Saint Paul, OR — rate center
Saint Paul is a telephone rate center in Oregon served by area codes 503, 971. 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 2 working prefixes, held by 2 different carriers. Pooling applies to 1 of them — individual thousands-blocks may belong to different companies.
Routing-wise it sits in LATA 672.
Because 503, 971 all serve this territory, two Saint Paul numbers can look completely different while being neighbors — check the prefix, not just the area code.
Saint Paul is a small rate center: 2 prefixes across 2 carriers serve it. Small localities like this often keep the same blocks for decades, so the prefix-to-place mapping tends to be stable.
A Saint Paul 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 Saint Paul
| Prefix | Code holder | Pooled |
|---|---|---|
| 503-633 | ST. PAUL COOP. TEL. ASSN. | No |
FAQ
What area code is Saint Paul, OR?
Saint Paul is served by 2 area codes — 503, 971 — which overlay the same territory.
How many prefixes does Saint Paul have?
2 active NXX prefixes are anchored to this rate center in NANPA records, held by 2 carriers.
Is a call from a Saint Paul prefix really from Saint Paul?
Not necessarily. The prefix marks where the number block was issued; porting, VoIP and spoofing all detach calls from that geography.