Prefix 916-602 — Elk Grove, CA
916-602 identifies a block of numbers in Elk Grove, CA, within the 916 area code. Every US prefix is tied to exactly one rate center; this one is Elk Grove.
The rate center lies in the Sacramento--Roseville--Folsom, CA Metropolitan Statistical Area. The serving LATA is 726. Local time follows the Pacific zone.
Treat the on-screen number as a hint, not evidence — 916-602 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 NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC, operating company number 6010, assigned September 25, 2019. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 916-599 | Sacramento:main Da | CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - CA |
| 916-600 | Sacramento:main Da | NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC |
| 916-601 | Sacramento:main Da | NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC |
| 916-603 | Sacramento:main Da | ONVOY SPECTRUM, LLC |
| 916-604 | Sacramento:north Da | METROPCS, INC. |
| 916-605 | Folsom | MCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC - CA |
FAQ
Where is 916-602 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 916-602 numbers?
NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC 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 916-602 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.