Clayton, IN — rate center
- State
- Indiana
- Active prefixes
- 3
- Carriers
- 3
- Pooled prefixes
- 3
- LATA
- 336
- Metro area
- (Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN Metropolitan Staistical Area)
In NANP numbering, Clayton, Indiana is a rate center — the anchor point for local numbers. It is reached through 317, 463 (multiple area codes serve it).
NANPA records show 3 active prefixes here, held by 3 different carriers. Pooling applies to 3 of them — individual thousands-blocks may belong to different companies.
The rate center belongs to the (Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN Metropolitan Staistical Area). Routing-wise it sits in LATA 336.
Because 317, 463 all serve this territory, two Clayton numbers can look completely different while being neighbors — check the prefix, not just the area code.
Clayton is a small rate center: 3 prefixes across 3 carriers serve it. Small localities like this often keep the same blocks for decades, so the prefix-to-place mapping tends to be stable.
As always with US numbering: a prefix anchored to Clayton 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 Clayton
| Prefix | Code holder | Pooled |
|---|---|---|
| 317-539 | COMMUNICATIONS CORP. OF INDIANA | Yes |
FAQ
What area code is Clayton, IN?
Clayton is served by 2 area codes — 317, 463 — which overlay the same territory.
How many prefixes does Clayton have?
3 active NXX prefixes are anchored to this rate center in NANPA records, held by 3 carriers.
Is a call from a Clayton prefix really from Clayton?
Not necessarily. The prefix marks where the number block was issued; porting, VoIP and spoofing all detach calls from that geography.