Wakefield, VA — rate center
- State
- Virginia
- Active prefixes
- 5
- Carriers
- 4
- Pooled prefixes
- 4
- LATA
- 252
- Metro area
- (Richmond, VA Metropolitan Statistical Area)
In NANP numbering, Wakefield, Virginia is a rate center — the anchor point for local numbers. It is reached through 757, 948 (multiple area codes serve it).
5 central-office prefixes are currently anchored to this rate center, held by 4 different carriers. Pooling applies to 4 of them — individual thousands-blocks may belong to different companies.
The rate center belongs to the (Richmond, VA Metropolitan Statistical Area). Routing-wise it sits in LATA 252.
Because 757, 948 all serve this territory, two Wakefield numbers can look completely different while being neighbors — check the prefix, not just the area code.
Wakefield is a small rate center: 5 prefixes across 4 carriers serve it. Small localities like this often keep the same blocks for decades, so the prefix-to-place mapping tends to be stable.
Treat this data as geography of the number, not of the caller: porting, VoIP and caller-ID spoofing all detach the two. When a call matters, hang up and call back through an official number.
Prefixes anchored to Wakefield
| Prefix | Code holder | Pooled |
|---|---|---|
| 757-684 | CORETEL VIRGINIA, LLC - VA | Yes |
| 757-758 | CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - VA | Yes |
| 757-899 | VERIZON SOUTH, INC. - VA (CONTEL) | Yes |
| 757-924 | VERIZON SOUTH, INC. - VA (CONTEL) | No |
FAQ
What area code is Wakefield, VA?
Wakefield is served by 2 area codes — 757, 948 — which overlay the same territory.
How many prefixes does Wakefield have?
5 active NXX prefixes are anchored to this rate center in NANPA records, held by 4 carriers.
Is a call from a Wakefield prefix really from Wakefield?
Not necessarily. The prefix marks where the number block was issued; porting, VoIP and spoofing all detach calls from that geography.