Area code
830
830 is a United States area code. Under the North American Numbering Plan it belongs to Texas, which has 29 area codes in total.
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Area code 830 at a glance
NANPA lists 492 central office codes (prefixes) in use in area code 830, held by 46 holders across 96 rate centers.
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| In service since | 1997-07-07 |
| Time zone | Central (C) |
| Prefixes in use | 492 |
| Pooled prefixes | 402 (82%) |
| Rate centers | 96 |
| Companies holding prefixes | 46 |
| Assignment dates on file | 2001-02-20 to 2025-08-28 (243 prefixes) |
| ZIP codes in its places | 153 |
Rate centers in area code 830
| Rate center | Prefixes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NEWBRANFLS | 41 | 8% |
| DEL RIO | 31 | 6% |
| SEGUIN | 24 | 5% |
| KERRVILLE | 22 | 4% |
| EAGLE PASS | 19 | 4% |
| BOERNE | 14 | 3% |
| FREDECKSBG | 14 | 3% |
| UVALDE | 14 | 3% |
| 88 other rate centers | 313 | 64% |
Who holds the prefixes in 830
Southwestern Bell holds the most prefixes, 71 (14%). 82% of the prefixes are pooled, which means their thousands-blocks can belong to different companies.
| Holder | Prefixes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Bell | 71 | 14% |
| New Cingular Wireless PCS | 58 | 12% |
| Frontier Comm Of Texas | 48 | 10% |
| Peerless Network Of Texas | 34 | 7% |
| Guadalupe Valley Tel. Coop. | 27 | 5% |
| Onvoy | 27 | 5% |
| 40 other carriers | 227 | 46% |
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 830
- 1992-11-01 Area code 210, named as the parent of 830 in the NANPA report, was in service.
- 1997-07-07 Area code 830 went into service.
Area codes nearest to 830
Distance is measured between the centers of the ZIP code places each area code serves, so it is a rough guide.
ZIP codes in area code 830
153 ZIP codes fall in places that have a rate center in this area code.
| Place | ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| San Antonio, TX | 83 |
| Del Rio, TX | 4 |
| Boerne, TX | 2 |
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 830 numbers
1,571 FCC complaints are on file for 1,202 numbers in 830, most often filed as "Unwanted Calls". These are unverified consumer reports.
| Year of latest complaint | Numbers |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 71 |
| 2024 | 59 |
| 2025 | 64 |
Other area codes in Texas
Texas is one state with 29 area codes in the NANPA table. 830 is one of them.
Next to 830 in the numbering table
These are the codes just before and after 830 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 830 was first assigned in Texas. 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 Texas next to a 830 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 830
Where is area code 830?
NANPA assigns area code 830 to Texas, United States.
In which state does area code 830 sit?
Texas. 830 is one of 29 area codes the NANPA table assigns to the state.
Which places does area code 830 cover?
The places with the most ZIP codes among the rate centers in 830 are San Antonio, TX, Del Rio, TX and Boerne, TX. The rate center list on this page shows all of them.
Who owns area code 830?
NANPA assigns area codes. Within 830, Southwestern Bell holds the most prefixes, 71 prefixes or 14%.
Which time zone does 830 use?
The NANPA NPA report lists the time zone for 830 as Central (C).
What year did 830 enter service?
The NANPA NPA report gives an in-service date of 1997-07-07, so 830 has been in use since 1997.
Does area code 830 have an overlay?
The NANPA NPA report lists no other area code in an overlay with 830.
Which area codes are nearest to 830?
The area codes closest to 830, measured between the centers of the ZIP code places they serve, are 210 (about 12 miles), 726 (about 12 miles), 512 (about 86 miles), 737 (about 86 miles) and 361 (about 108 miles).
How many prefixes does area code 830 have?
NANPA's report dated 2026-10-17 lists 492 prefixes in service in 830, spread over 96 rate centers and 46 holders.
Are there complaints about 830 numbers?
The FCC data on file has 1,571 complaints for 1,202 numbers in 830. 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.