Walnut Grove, CA — rate center
- State
- California
- Active prefixes
- 7
- Carriers
- 5
- Pooled prefixes
- 7
- LATA
- 726
- Metro area
- Sacramento--Roseville--Folsom, CA MSA
Walnut Grove is a telephone rate center in California served by area codes 279, 916. A rate center is the locality the phone industry uses to anchor numbers for billing; every prefix listed below is registered here.
The rate center currently carries 7 working prefixes, held by 5 different carriers. Pooling applies to 7 of them — individual thousands-blocks may belong to different companies.
The rate center belongs to the Sacramento--Roseville--Folsom, CA Metropolitan Statistical Area. Routing-wise it sits in LATA 726.
Because 279, 916 all serve this territory, two Walnut Grove numbers can look completely different while being neighbors — check the prefix, not just the area code.
A Walnut Grove 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 Walnut Grove
| Prefix | Code holder | Pooled |
|---|---|---|
| 916-270 | T-MOBILE USA, INC. | Yes |
| 916-398 | NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC | Yes |
| 916-477 | T-MOBILE USA, INC. | Yes |
| 916-527 | CENTURYLINK COMMUNICATIONS, LLC | Yes |
| 916-776 | CITIZENS TELECOM CA. DBA FRONTIER COM OF CA | Yes |
FAQ
What area code is Walnut Grove, CA?
Walnut Grove is served by 2 area codes — 279, 916 — which overlay the same territory.
How many prefixes does Walnut Grove have?
7 active NXX prefixes are anchored to this rate center in NANPA records, held by 5 carriers.
Is a call from a Walnut Grove prefix really from Walnut Grove?
Not necessarily. The prefix marks where the number block was issued; porting, VoIP and spoofing all detach calls from that geography.