Elwood, KS — rate center
Phone numbers "from Elwood" are, precisely speaking, numbers whose prefixes are anchored to the Elwood rate center of Kansas, under 913.
NANPA records show 4 active prefixes here across 3 carriers. 3 prefixes participate in thousands-block pooling, so blocks of 1,000 numbers are shared between carriers.
Routing-wise it sits in LATA 524.
With only 4 prefixes, Elwood sits at the small end of Kansas's rate centers — a handful of carrier blocks cover the whole locality, and a number from here is a fairly strong locality signal (before porting is considered).
As always with US numbering: a prefix anchored to Elwood 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 Elwood
| Prefix | Code holder | Pooled |
|---|---|---|
| 913-365 | SOUTHWESTERN BELL | Yes |
| 913-366 | RAINBOW COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - KS | No |
| 913-380 | SOUTHWESTERN BELL | Yes |
| 913-412 | ONVOY, LLC - KS | Yes |
FAQ
What area code is Elwood, KS?
Elwood numbers use area code 913.
How many prefixes does Elwood have?
4 active NXX prefixes are anchored to this rate center in NANPA records, held by 3 carriers.
Is a call from a Elwood prefix really from Elwood?
Not necessarily. The prefix marks where the number block was issued; porting, VoIP and spoofing all detach calls from that geography.