Clayton, NC — rate center
- State
- North Carolina
- Active prefixes
- 15
- Carriers
- 9
- Pooled prefixes
- 12
- LATA
- 426
- Metro area
- Raleigh-Cary, NC MSA
In NANP numbering, Clayton, North Carolina is a rate center — the anchor point for local numbers. It is reached through 919, 984 (multiple area codes serve it).
NANPA records show 15 active prefixes here, held by 9 different carriers. Pooling applies to 12 of them — individual thousands-blocks may belong to different companies.
The rate center belongs to the Raleigh-Cary, NC Metropolitan Statistical Area. Routing-wise it sits in LATA 426.
Because 919, 984 all serve this territory, two Clayton numbers can look completely different while being neighbors — check the prefix, not just the area code.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 919-243 | METROPCS, INC. | Yes |
| 919-262 | CENTURYLINK COMMUNICATIONS LLC - NC | Yes |
| 919-320 | PAETEC ITEL, LLC | Yes |
| 919-333 | METROPCS, INC. | Yes |
| 919-359 | BRIGHTSPEED OF EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA, LLC | No |
| 919-550 | BRIGHTSPEED OF EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA, LLC | No |
| 919-553 | BRIGHTSPEED OF EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA, LLC | No |
| 919-585 | PAETEC ITEL, LLC | Yes |
| 919-763 | MCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC - NC | Yes |
| 919-879 | METROPCS, INC. | Yes |
FAQ
What area code is Clayton, NC?
Clayton is served by 2 area codes — 919, 984 — which overlay the same territory.
How many prefixes does Clayton have?
15 active NXX prefixes are anchored to this rate center in NANPA records, held by 9 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.