Prefix 614-385 — Alton, OH
The 614-385 prefix belongs to area code 614 and is anchored to the Alton rate center (OH). In NANP terms, the prefix — or NXX — determines the rate center a number is billed against.
Alton is part of the Columbus, OH Metropolitan Statistical Area. For routing purposes it sits in LATA 324. Numbers here keep Eastern time.
NANPA's central-office code records list AT&T - LOCAL (OCN 7421) as the code holder, assigned June 19, 2002. Because 614-385 participates in thousands-block pooling, individual 1,000-number blocks may belong to other carriers than the code holder.
Caller ID showing 614-385 is not proof the call came from Alton: spoofing and porting both detach numbers from their origin. To verify a caller, hang up and dial the organization's published number, and report suspicious calls to the FTC.
Neighboring prefixes
| Prefix | Rate center | Code holder |
|---|---|---|
| 614-382 | Canal Winchester | LEVEL 3 TELECOM OF OHIO, LLC - OH |
| 614-383 | Gahanna | AT&T - LOCAL |
| 614-384 | Columbus | LEVEL 3 TELECOM OF OHIO, LLC - OH |
| 614-386 | Columbus | MCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC - OH |
| 614-387 | Columbus | OHIO BELL TEL CO |
| 614-388 | Columbus | OHIO BELL TEL CO |
FAQ
Where is 614-385 located?
The prefix is assigned to the Alton rate center in OH, area code 614. It is part of the Columbus, OH Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Which company owns 614-385 numbers?
AT&T - LOCAL 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 614-385 safe to answer?
The prefix itself says nothing about the caller. Legitimate Alton businesses and spoofed robocalls can both display it. Never share personal data with an unverified inbound caller.