Area code
267
267 is a United States area code. Under the North American Numbering Plan it belongs to Pennsylvania, which has 15 area codes in total.
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Area code 267 at a glance
NANPA lists 786 central office codes (prefixes) in use in area code 267, held by 37 holders across 36 rate centers.
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| In service since | 1999-07-01 |
| Time zone | Eastern (E) |
| Assigned overlays | 215 (1947-01-01), 445 (2018-03-03) |
| Prefixes in use | 786 |
| Pooled prefixes | 700 (89%) |
| Rate centers | 36 |
| Companies holding prefixes | 37 |
| Assignment dates on file | 2001-01-16 to 2023-10-03 (355 prefixes) |
| ZIP codes in its places | 16 |
Rate centers in area code 267
| Rate center | Prefixes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| PHLDLPHZN1 | 195 | 25% |
| PHLDLPHZN2 | 68 | 9% |
| PHPHSBZN43 | 45 | 6% |
| DOYLESTOWN | 33 | 4% |
| PHLDLPHZN4 | 31 | 4% |
| PHLDLPHZN3 | 30 | 4% |
| PHPHSBZN33 | 29 | 4% |
| LANSDALE | 27 | 3% |
| 28 other rate centers | 328 | 42% |
Who holds the prefixes in 267
Paetec Itel holds the most prefixes, 134 (17%). 89% of the prefixes are pooled, which means their thousands-blocks can belong to different companies.
| Holder | Prefixes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Paetec Itel | 134 | 17% |
| Omnipoint Communications Enterprises | 123 | 16% |
| Level 3 Communications | 94 | 12% |
| Verizon Wireless | 82 | 10% |
| New Cingular Wireless PCS | 68 | 9% |
| Onvoy | 66 | 8% |
| 31 other carriers | 219 | 28% |
A prefix holder is the company a code was assigned to, not necessarily a number's current carrier, because numbers can be ported to another company. Find which carrier a number is on, or browse the prefix holders.
History of area code 267
- 1947-01-01 Area code 215, named as the parent of 267 in the NANPA report, was in service.
- 1999-07-01 Area code 267 went into service.
- 2018-03-03 Area code 445 went into service as an overlay in the same area as 267.
Area codes nearest to 267
Distance is measured between the centers of the ZIP code places each area code serves, so it is a rough guide.
Overlay codes in the same area
ZIP codes in area code 267
16 ZIP codes fall in places that have a rate center in this area code.
| Place | ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| Doylestown, PA | 2 |
| North Wales, PA | 2 |
| Bedminster, PA | 1 |
A ZIP code and an area code are unrelated systems. A ZIP code can sit in more than one area code, and an area code spans many ZIP codes.
Complaints on file for 267 numbers
3,696 FCC complaints are on file for 2,521 numbers in 267, most often filed as "Unwanted Calls". These are unverified consumer reports.
| Year of latest complaint | Numbers |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 141 |
| 2024 | 171 |
| 2025 | 170 |
Other area codes in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania is one state with 15 area codes in the NANPA table. 267 is one of them.
Next to 267 in the numbering table
These are the codes just before and after 267 when all are sorted by number. They are neighbours on the list, not necessarily on the map.
What the area code does and does not tell you
A number that starts with 267 was first assigned in Pennsylvania. That is a fact about where the number began, and it is a useful hint when you check a form entry, for example a billing address in Pennsylvania next to a 267 phone number.
It does not show where the person is today. A number stays with its owner after a move or a change of provider (number portability), and mobile numbers travel with the handset. The area code also cannot tell you whether the line is active, who the carrier is, or whether the number is mobile or fixed: the plan shares those ranges. Read more about the area code, the numbering plan and line type.
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Questions about area code 267
Where is area code 267?
NANPA assigns area code 267 to Pennsylvania, United States.
In which state does area code 267 sit?
Pennsylvania. 267 is one of 15 area codes the NANPA table assigns to the state.
Which places does area code 267 cover?
The places with the most ZIP codes among the rate centers in 267 are Doylestown, PA, North Wales, PA and Bedminster, PA. The rate center list on this page shows all of them.
Who owns area code 267?
NANPA assigns area codes. Within 267, Paetec Itel holds the most prefixes, 134 prefixes or 17%.
Which time zone does 267 use?
The NANPA NPA report lists the time zone for 267 as Eastern (E).
What year did 267 enter service?
The NANPA NPA report gives an in-service date of 1999-07-01, so 267 has been in use since 1999.
Does area code 267 have an overlay?
Yes. 215 (in service 1947-01-01) and 445 (in service 2018-03-03) share the same area with 267, so numbers from all of them are local to each other.
Which area codes are nearest to 267?
The area codes closest to 267, measured between the centers of the ZIP code places they serve, are 484 (about 24 miles), 610 (about 25 miles), 835 (about 25 miles), 609 (about 33 miles) and 640 (about 33 miles).
How many prefixes does area code 267 have?
NANPA's report dated 2026-10-17 lists 786 prefixes in service in 267, spread over 36 rate centers and 37 holders.
Are there complaints about 267 numbers?
The FCC data on file has 3,696 complaints for 2,521 numbers in 267. They are unverified consumer reports. A number with no complaints on file is not proven safe.
Area code assignments: North American Numbering Plan Administrator NPA report, file dated 10/17/2026, retrieved 2026-10-17. Source file. New codes are assigned several times a year. Prefixes, rate centers, holders, time zone, in-service date and overlays: NANPA central office code report dated 2026-10-17 and NPA report dated 2026-10-18. Complaints: FCC consumer complaints open data, fetched 2026-10-17. ZIP code places: Postal code places and coordinates: GeoNames (geonames.org), licensed CC BY 4.0.