Chico, CA — rate center
- State
- California
- Active prefixes
- 65
- Carriers
- 27
- Pooled prefixes
- 45
- LATA
- 724
Phone numbers "from Chico" are, precisely speaking, numbers whose prefixes are anchored to the Chico rate center of California, under 530, 916.
NANPA records show 65 active prefixes here across 27 carriers. 45 prefixes participate in thousands-block pooling, so blocks of 1,000 numbers are shared between carriers.
Routing-wise it sits in LATA 724.
Multiple area codes over one rate center (530/916) is the overlay pattern: same geography, different first three digits.
As always with US numbering: a prefix anchored to Chico tells you where the block was issued. The person calling may have ported the number, moved away, or be spoofing it entirely — verify callers through independently found contact details.
Prefixes anchored to Chico
| Prefix | Code holder | Pooled |
|---|---|---|
| 916-998 | METROPCS, INC. | Yes |
FAQ
What area code is Chico, CA?
Chico is served by 2 area codes — 530, 916 — which overlay the same territory.
How many prefixes does Chico have?
65 active NXX prefixes are anchored to this rate center in NANPA records, held by 27 carriers.
Is a call from a Chico prefix really from Chico?
Not necessarily. The prefix marks where the number block was issued; porting, VoIP and spoofing all detach calls from that geography.