Prefix 904-253 — Jacksonville, FL
- Area code
- 904
- Prefix (NXX)
- 253
- Rate center
- Jacksonville
- State
- Florida
- Time zone
- Eastern
- Code holder
- CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - FL
- OCN
- 6502
- Pooled
- Yes (thousands-block pooling)
- Assigned
- 2007-01-22
- LATA
- 452
The 904-253 prefix belongs to area code 904 and is anchored to the Jacksonville rate center (FL). In NANP terms, the prefix — or NXX — determines the rate center a number is billed against.
Jacksonville is part of the Jacksonville, FL Metropolitan Statistical Area. For routing purposes it sits in LATA 452. Numbers here keep Eastern time.
The assigned code holder is CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - FL, operating company number 6502, assigned January 22, 2007. This is a pooled prefix — expect numbers within it to be split across more than one carrier in 1,000-number blocks.
Caller ID showing 904-253 is not proof the call came from Jacksonville: 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 904-250 | Jacksonville | NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA |
| 904-251 | Jacksonville | BELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTHERN BELL TEL & TEL |
| 904-252 | Jacksonville | CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - FL |
| 904-254 | Jacksonville | CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - FL |
| 904-255 | Jacksonville | BELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTHERN BELL TEL & TEL |
| 904-256 | Jacksonville | BELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTHERN BELL TEL & TEL |
FAQ
Where is 904-253 located?
The prefix is assigned to the Jacksonville rate center in FL, area code 904. It is part of the Jacksonville, FL Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Which company owns 904-253 numbers?
CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - FL 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 904-253 safe to answer?
The prefix itself says nothing about the caller. Legitimate Jacksonville businesses and spoofed robocalls can both display it. Never share personal data with an unverified inbound caller.