Prefix 904-438 — Jacksonville, FL
- Area code
- 904
- Prefix (NXX)
- 438
- Rate center
- Jacksonville
- State
- Florida
- Time zone
- Eastern
- Code holder
- METROPCS, INC.
- OCN
- 5562
- Pooled
- Yes (thousands-block pooling)
- Assigned
- 2010-02-09
- LATA
- 452
904-438 identifies a block of numbers in Jacksonville, FL, within the 904 area code. Every US prefix is tied to exactly one rate center; this one is Jacksonville.
The rate center lies in the Jacksonville, FL Metropolitan Statistical Area. The serving LATA is 452. Local time follows the Eastern zone.
Treat the on-screen number as a hint, not evidence — 904-438 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.
Code-holder of record: METROPCS, INC. (OCN 5562), assigned February 9, 2010. The prefix is pooled: its ten thousands-blocks can be shared among several carriers, so different 904-438 numbers may be served by different companies.
Neighboring prefixes
| Prefix | Rate center | Code holder |
|---|---|---|
| 904-435 | Jacksonville Beach | PAETEC ITEL, LLC |
| 904-436 | Saint Johns | PAETEC ITEL, LLC |
| 904-437 | Jacksonville | METROPCS, INC. |
| 904-439 | Saint Johns | NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA |
| 904-440 | Jacksonville | BANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - FL |
| 904-441 | Fernandina Beach | NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA |
FAQ
Where is 904-438 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 904-438 numbers?
METROPCS, 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 904-438 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.