Prefix 503-983 — Salem, OR
503-983 identifies a block of numbers in Salem, OR, within the 503 area code. Every US prefix is tied to exactly one rate center; this one is Salem.
The serving LATA is 672. Local time follows the Pacific zone.
Treat the on-screen number as a hint, not evidence — 503-983 can be spoofed like any US prefix. If a call feels off, verify through an official callback number and file a complaint with the FCC or FTC.
Code-holder of record: CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - OR (OCN 5820), assigned March 11, 2009. The prefix is pooled: its ten thousands-blocks can be shared among several carriers, so different 503-983 numbers may be served by different companies.
Neighboring prefixes
| Prefix | Rate center | Code holder |
|---|---|---|
| 503-980 | Woodburn | QWEST CORPORATION |
| 503-981 | Woodburn | QWEST CORPORATION |
| 503-982 | Woodburn | QWEST CORPORATION |
| 503-984 | Woodburn | T-MOBILE USA, INC. |
| 503-985 | Beaverton | ZIPLY FIBER NORTHWEST, LLC DBA ZIPLY FIBER |
| 503-986 | Salem | QWEST CORPORATION |
FAQ
Where is 503-983 located?
The prefix is assigned to the Salem rate center in OR, area code 503.
Which company owns 503-983 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 503-983 safe to answer?
The prefix itself says nothing about the caller. Legitimate Salem businesses and spoofed robocalls can both display it. Never share personal data with an unverified inbound caller.