North Wales, PA — rate center
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Active prefixes
- 22
- Carriers
- 8
- Pooled prefixes
- 16
- LATA
- 228
- Metro area
- Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD MSA
In NANP numbering, North Wales, Pennsylvania is a rate center — the anchor point for local numbers. It is reached through 215, 267 (multiple area codes serve it).
The rate center currently carries 22 working prefixes, held by 8 different carriers. Pooling applies to 16 of them — individual thousands-blocks may belong to different companies.
The rate center belongs to the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD Metropolitan Statistical Area. Routing-wise it sits in LATA 228.
Because 215, 267 all serve this territory, two North Wales numbers can look completely different while being neighbors — check the prefix, not just the area code.
A North Wales 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 North Wales
| Prefix | Code holder | Pooled |
|---|---|---|
| 215-583 | TELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC - PA | Yes |
| 215-616 | VERIZON PENNSYLVANIA, INC. | Yes |
| 215-652 | VERIZON PENNSYLVANIA, INC. | No |
| 215-661 | VERIZON PENNSYLVANIA, INC. | No |
| 215-699 | VERIZON PENNSYLVANIA, INC. | No |
| 215-993 | VERIZON PENNSYLVANIA, INC. | No |
FAQ
What area code is North Wales, PA?
North Wales is served by 2 area codes — 215, 267 — which overlay the same territory.
How many prefixes does North Wales have?
22 active NXX prefixes are anchored to this rate center in NANPA records, held by 8 carriers.
Is a call from a North Wales prefix really from North Wales?
Not necessarily. The prefix marks where the number block was issued; porting, VoIP and spoofing all detach calls from that geography.