Rochester, PA — rate center
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Active prefixes
- 29
- Carriers
- 14
- Pooled prefixes
- 22
- LATA
- 234
- Metro area
- Pittsburgh, PA MSA
The Rochester rate center (Pennsylvania) anchors 29 active prefixes under area codes 412, 724, 878. Rate centers, not city limits, are what phone numbers are legally tied to.
The rate center currently carries 29 working prefixes across 14 carriers. 22 prefixes participate in thousands-block pooling, so blocks of 1,000 numbers are shared between carriers.
The rate center belongs to the Pittsburgh, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area. Routing-wise it sits in LATA 234.
Multiple area codes over one rate center (412/724/878) is the overlay pattern: same geography, different first three digits.
A Rochester 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 Rochester
| Prefix | Code holder | Pooled |
|---|---|---|
| 412-972 | CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - PA | Yes |
| 412-974 | CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - PA | No |
FAQ
What area code is Rochester, PA?
Rochester is served by 3 area codes — 412, 724, 878 — which overlay the same territory.
How many prefixes does Rochester have?
29 active NXX prefixes are anchored to this rate center in NANPA records, held by 14 carriers.
Is a call from a Rochester prefix really from Rochester?
Not necessarily. The prefix marks where the number block was issued; porting, VoIP and spoofing all detach calls from that geography.