Kempner, TX — rate center
Phone numbers "from Kempner" are, precisely speaking, numbers whose prefixes are anchored to the Kempner rate center of Texas, under 512, 737.
NANPA records show 4 active prefixes here across 4 carriers. 4 prefixes participate in thousands-block pooling, so blocks of 1,000 numbers are shared between carriers.
Routing-wise it sits in LATA 558.
Multiple area codes over one rate center (512/737) is the overlay pattern: same geography, different first three digits.
With only 4 prefixes, Kempner sits at the small end of Texas's rate centers — a handful of carrier blocks cover the whole locality, and a number from here is a fairly strong locality signal (before porting is considered).
As always with US numbering: a prefix anchored to Kempner tells you where the block was issued. The person calling may have ported the number, moved away, or be spoofing it entirely — verify callers through independently found contact details.
Prefixes anchored to Kempner
| Prefix | Code holder | Pooled |
|---|---|---|
| 512-932 | BRIGHTSPEED OF TEXAS, INC. | Yes |
| 512-967 | PEERLESS NETWORK OF TEXAS, LLC - TX | Yes |
FAQ
What area code is Kempner, TX?
Kempner is served by 2 area codes — 512, 737 — which overlay the same territory.
How many prefixes does Kempner have?
4 active NXX prefixes are anchored to this rate center in NANPA records, held by 4 carriers.
Is a call from a Kempner prefix really from Kempner?
Not necessarily. The prefix marks where the number block was issued; porting, VoIP and spoofing all detach calls from that geography.