Chincoteague, VA — rate center
The Chincoteague rate center (Virginia) anchors 5 active prefixes under area codes 757, 948. Rate centers, not city limits, are what phone numbers are legally tied to.
The rate center currently carries 5 working prefixes across 5 carriers. 5 prefixes participate in thousands-block pooling, so blocks of 1,000 numbers are shared between carriers.
Routing-wise it sits in LATA 252.
Multiple area codes over one rate center (757/948) is the overlay pattern: same geography, different first three digits.
With only 5 prefixes, Chincoteague sits at the small end of Virginia'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).
A Chincoteague 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 Chincoteague
| Prefix | Code holder | Pooled |
|---|---|---|
| 757-336 | VERIZON VIRGINIA, INC. | Yes |
| 757-702 | CORETEL VIRGINIA, LLC - VA | Yes |
| 757-801 | PEERLESS NETWORK OF VIRGINIA, LLC - VA | Yes |
| 757-973 | BANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - VA | Yes |
FAQ
What area code is Chincoteague, VA?
Chincoteague is served by 2 area codes — 757, 948 — which overlay the same territory.
How many prefixes does Chincoteague have?
5 active NXX prefixes are anchored to this rate center in NANPA records, held by 5 carriers.
Is a call from a Chincoteague prefix really from Chincoteague?
Not necessarily. The prefix marks where the number block was issued; porting, VoIP and spoofing all detach calls from that geography.