Nauvoo, AL — rate center
- State
- Alabama
- Active prefixes
- 2
- Carriers
- 2
- Pooled prefixes
- 2
- LATA
- 476
- Metro area
- Birmingham, AL MSA
In NANP numbering, Nauvoo, Alabama is a rate center — the anchor point for local numbers. It is reached through 205, 659 (multiple area codes serve it).
The rate center currently carries 2 working prefixes, held by 2 different carriers. Pooling applies to 2 of them — individual thousands-blocks may belong to different companies.
The rate center belongs to the Birmingham, AL Metropolitan Statistical Area. Routing-wise it sits in LATA 476.
Because 205, 659 all serve this territory, two Nauvoo numbers can look completely different while being neighbors — check the prefix, not just the area code.
Nauvoo is a small rate center: 2 prefixes across 2 carriers serve it. Small localities like this often keep the same blocks for decades, so the prefix-to-place mapping tends to be stable.
A Nauvoo prefix on caller ID is a starting point, not proof of origin — numbers travel with their owners and displays can be spoofed. Use official callback numbers for anything sensitive.
Prefixes anchored to Nauvoo
| Prefix | Code holder | Pooled |
|---|---|---|
| 205-697 | OAKMAN TEL. CO., INC. | Yes |
FAQ
What area code is Nauvoo, AL?
Nauvoo is served by 2 area codes — 205, 659 — which overlay the same territory.
How many prefixes does Nauvoo have?
2 active NXX prefixes are anchored to this rate center in NANPA records, held by 2 carriers.
Is a call from a Nauvoo prefix really from Nauvoo?
Not necessarily. The prefix marks where the number block was issued; porting, VoIP and spoofing all detach calls from that geography.