Prefix 503-853 — Portland, OR
Numbers in the 503-853 prefix are registered to the Portland rate center in OR, inside area code 503. The prefix is the second block of a ten-digit US number (503-853-XXXX) and pins the number to a billing locality.
The assigned code holder is CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - OR, operating company number 5820, assigned February 24, 2006. This is a pooled prefix — expect numbers within it to be split across more than one carrier in 1,000-number blocks.
The rate center lies in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA Metropolitan Statistical Area. The serving LATA is 672. Local time follows the Pacific zone.
Spoofing means this prefix on your screen doesn't guarantee a Portland caller. Verify independently before trusting a request for money or data.
Neighboring prefixes
| Prefix | Rate center | Code holder |
|---|---|---|
| 503-850 | Clackamas | LEVEL 3 TELECOM OF OREGON, LLC - OR |
| 503-851 | Salem | T-MOBILE USA, INC. |
| 503-852 | Carlton | UNITED TELEPHONE - NORTHWEST DBA CENTURYLINK - OR |
| 503-854 | Detroit | ZIPLY FIBER NORTHWEST, LLC DBA ZIPLY FIBER |
| 503-855 | Stafford-sandy | LEVEL 3 TELECOM OF OREGON, LLC - OR |
| 503-856 | Salem | QWEST CORPORATION |
FAQ
Where is 503-853 located?
The prefix is assigned to the Portland rate center in OR, area code 503. It is part of the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Which company owns 503-853 numbers?
CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - OR holds the code, but the prefix is pooled — individual thousands-blocks can be assigned to other carriers, and numbers may be ported to any provider.
Is a call from 503-853 safe to answer?
The prefix itself says nothing about the caller. Legitimate Portland businesses and spoofed robocalls can both display it. Never share personal data with an unverified inbound caller.