Prefix 713-274 — Houston, TX
713-274 identifies a block of numbers in Houston, TX, within the 713 area code. Every US prefix is tied to exactly one rate center; this one is Houston.
The rate center lies in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metropolitan Statistical Area. The serving LATA is 560. Local time follows the Central zone.
Treat the on-screen number as a hint, not evidence — 713-274 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.
The assigned code holder is SOUTHWESTERN BELL, operating company number 9533, assigned July 19, 2010. This is a pooled prefix — expect numbers within it to be split across more than one carrier in 1,000-number blocks.
Neighboring prefixes
| Prefix | Rate center | Code holder |
|---|---|---|
| 713-271 | Houston | SOUTHWESTERN BELL |
| 713-272 | Houston | SOUTHWESTERN BELL |
| 713-273 | Houston | SOUTHWESTERN BELL |
| 713-275 | Houston | ONVOY, LLC - TX |
| 713-276 | Houston | SOUTHWESTERN BELL |
| 713-277 | Houston | SOUTHWESTERN BELL |
FAQ
Where is 713-274 located?
The prefix is assigned to the Houston rate center in TX, area code 713. It is part of the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Which company owns 713-274 numbers?
SOUTHWESTERN BELL 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 713-274 safe to answer?
The prefix itself says nothing about the caller. Legitimate Houston businesses and spoofed robocalls can both display it. Never share personal data with an unverified inbound caller.