Prefix 713-872 — Houston, TX
713-872 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 — 713-872 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 RICE TELECOM CORPORATION (OCN 075L) as the code holder, assigned June 23, 2025. Because 713-872 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 713-869 | Houston | SOUTHWESTERN BELL |
| 713-870 | Houston | NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL |
| 713-871 | Houston | SOUTHWESTERN BELL |
| 713-873 | Houston | SOUTHWESTERN BELL |
| 713-874 | Houston | SOUTHWESTERN BELL |
| 713-875 | Houston | METROPCS, INC. |
FAQ
Where is 713-872 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 713-872 numbers?
RICE TELECOM CORPORATION 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 713-872 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.