Prefix 513-250 — Cincinnati, OH
- Area code
- 513
- Prefix (NXX)
- 250
- Rate center
- Cincinnati
- State
- Ohio
- Time zone
- Eastern
- Code holder
- T-MOBILE USA, INC.
- OCN
- 6529
- Pooled
- Yes (thousands-block pooling)
- Assigned
- 2009-10-09
- LATA
- 922
513-250 identifies a block of numbers in Cincinnati, OH, within the 513 area code. Every US prefix is tied to exactly one rate center; this one is Cincinnati.
The rate center lies in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN Metropolitan Statistical Area. The serving LATA is 922. Local time follows the Eastern zone.
Treat the on-screen number as a hint, not evidence — 513-250 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.
NANPA's central-office code records list T-MOBILE USA, INC. (OCN 6529) as the code holder, assigned October 9, 2009. Because 513-250 participates in thousands-block pooling, individual 1,000-number blocks may belong to other carriers than the code holder.
Neighboring prefixes
| Prefix | Rate center | Code holder |
|---|---|---|
| 513-247 | Cincinnati | CINCINNATI BELL |
| 513-248 | Little Miami | CINCINNATI BELL |
| 513-249 | Cincinnati | SPOK, INC. |
| 513-251 | Cincinnati | CINCINNATI BELL |
| 513-252 | Cincinnati | T-MOBILE USA, INC. |
| 513-253 | Cincinnati | T-MOBILE USA, INC. |
FAQ
Where is 513-250 located?
The prefix is assigned to the Cincinnati rate center in OH, area code 513. It is part of the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Which company owns 513-250 numbers?
T-MOBILE USA, INC. 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 513-250 safe to answer?
The prefix itself says nothing about the caller. Legitimate Cincinnati businesses and spoofed robocalls can both display it. Never share personal data with an unverified inbound caller.