Colton, OR — rate center
The Colton rate center (Oregon) anchors 1 active prefixes under area code 503. Rate centers, not city limits, are what phone numbers are legally tied to.
The rate center currently carries 1 working prefixes.
The rate center belongs to the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA Metropolitan Statistical Area. Routing-wise it sits in LATA 672.
With a single prefix, Colton sits at the small end of Oregon's rate centers — one carrier’s block covers the whole locality, and a number from here is a fairly strong locality signal (before porting is considered).
A Colton 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 Colton
| Prefix | Code holder | Pooled |
|---|---|---|
| 503-824 | COLTON TEL. CO. | No |
FAQ
What area code is Colton, OR?
Colton numbers use area code 503.
How many prefixes does Colton have?
1 active NXX prefixes are anchored to this rate center in NANPA records.
Is a call from a Colton prefix really from Colton?
Not necessarily. The prefix marks where the number block was issued; porting, VoIP and spoofing all detach calls from that geography.