Prefix 916-271 — Elk Grove, CA

NANPA CO code assignment, current as of July 28, 2026.

Area code
916
Prefix (NXX)
271
Rate center
Elk Grove
State
California
Time zone
Pacific
Code holder
METROPCS, INC.
OCN
5562
Pooled
Yes (thousands-block pooling)
Assigned
2001-11-30
LATA
726

Numbers in the 916-271 prefix are registered to the Elk Grove rate center in CA, inside area code 916. The prefix is the second block of a ten-digit US number (916-271-XXXX) and pins the number to a billing locality.

NANPA's central-office code records list METROPCS, INC. (OCN 5562) as the code holder, assigned November 30, 2001. Because 916-271 participates in thousands-block pooling, individual 1,000-number blocks may belong to other carriers than the code holder.

The rate center lies in the Sacramento--Roseville--Folsom, CA Metropolitan Statistical Area. The serving LATA is 726. Local time follows the Pacific zone.

Spoofing means this prefix on your screen doesn't guarantee a Elk Grove caller. Verify independently before trusting a request for money or data.

Neighboring prefixes

Prefixes adjacent to 916-271
PrefixRate centerCode holder
916-268 Sacramento:main Da CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - CA
916-269 Rio Linda TELNYX LLC
916-270 Walnut Grove T-MOBILE USA, INC.
916-272 Sacramento:main Da BANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - CA
916-273 Sacramento:main Da U.S. TELEPACIFIC CORP. DBA TPX COMMUNICATIONS
916-274 Sacramento:north Da PACIFIC BELL

FAQ

Where is 916-271 located?

The prefix is assigned to the Elk Grove rate center in CA, area code 916. It is part of the Sacramento--Roseville--Folsom, CA Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Which company owns 916-271 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 916-271 safe to answer?

The prefix itself says nothing about the caller. Legitimate Elk Grove businesses and spoofed robocalls can both display it. Never share personal data with an unverified inbound caller.