Plumsteadville, PA — rate center
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Active prefixes
- 8
- Carriers
- 6
- Pooled prefixes
- 7
- LATA
- 228
- Metro area
- Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD MSA
Phone numbers "from Plumsteadville" are, precisely speaking, numbers whose prefixes are anchored to the Plumsteadville rate center of Pennsylvania, under 215, 267, 445.
The rate center currently carries 8 working prefixes across 6 carriers. 7 prefixes participate in thousands-block pooling, so blocks of 1,000 numbers are shared between carriers.
The rate center belongs to the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD Metropolitan Statistical Area. Routing-wise it sits in LATA 228.
Multiple area codes over one rate center (215/267/445) is the overlay pattern: same geography, different first three digits.
A Plumsteadville 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 Plumsteadville
| Prefix | Code holder | Pooled |
|---|---|---|
| 215-766 | VERIZON PENNSYLVANIA, INC. | Yes |
FAQ
What area code is Plumsteadville, PA?
Plumsteadville is served by 3 area codes — 215, 267, 445 — which overlay the same territory.
How many prefixes does Plumsteadville have?
8 active NXX prefixes are anchored to this rate center in NANPA records, held by 6 carriers.
Is a call from a Plumsteadville prefix really from Plumsteadville?
Not necessarily. The prefix marks where the number block was issued; porting, VoIP and spoofing all detach calls from that geography.