Area Code 253
Geographic details for North American area code 253.
Summary
Area code 253 is associated with Auburn, East Hill-Meridian, Federal Way, Lakewood, Parkland, Puyallup, South Hill, Spanaway, Tacoma and University Place, Washington, United States.
About Area Code 253
Area code 253 is a North American telephone area code associated with Auburn, East Hill-Meridian, Federal Way, Lakewood, Parkland, Puyallup, South Hill, Spanaway, Tacoma and University Place in Washington, United States. It is part of the North American Numbering Plan, which assigns three-digit codes to geographic areas across the United States, Canada and neighbouring territories.
The dataset lists 10 associated cities for area code 253, each with its own latitude and longitude. These city associations reflect the communities served by the numbering area when the data was compiled.
Area code 253 falls within Washington. Area codes are assigned geographically, but because of number portability a phone number does not always stay in the region it was originally issued for.
The approximate centre of this numbering area is located at latitude 47.22864 and longitude -122.36595, placing it within Washington. Coordinates are averaged from the associated city data and should be treated as a general reference point.
Area code 253 is one of hundreds of codes in the North American Numbering Plan. Codes are opened, split and overlaid by numbering administrators as demand changes, so city and region associations can shift over time.
Because of number portability, the current location of a phone number may differ from the area shown here. This page describes the area code assignment, not the physical location of an individual subscriber in United States.
Cities in Area Code 253
| City | State / Province | Region Code | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn | Washington | WA | 47.3073200 | -122.2284500 |
| East Hill-Meridian | Washington | WA | 47.4105200 | -122.1736900 |
| Federal Way | Washington | WA | 47.3223200 | -122.3126200 |
| Lakewood | Washington | WA | 47.1717600 | -122.5184600 |
| Parkland | Washington | WA | 47.1553800 | -122.4340100 |
| Puyallup | Washington | WA | 47.1853800 | -122.2929000 |
| South Hill | Washington | WA | 47.1412100 | -122.2701200 |
| Spanaway | Washington | WA | 47.1039900 | -122.4345700 |
| Tacoma | Washington | WA | 47.2528800 | -122.4442900 |
| University Place | Washington | WA | 47.2356500 | -122.5504000 |
Data Source
Area-code data is imported from Area Code Geolocation Database, a North American area-code geolocation database. GitHub.
This is a snapshot of an external open dataset, not a live telecom feed. Area-code boundaries and city associations may change over time, and number portability means an individual number may not be located where its area code suggests. Always confirm details with the relevant carrier or authority before relying on them.
Portability note: numbers can be moved between providers and regions, so an area code does not guarantee the caller's actual location.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is area code 253 located?
Area code 253 is located in United States, within Washington.
Which cities use area code 253?
Area code 253 is associated with Auburn, East Hill-Meridian, Federal Way, Lakewood, Parkland, Puyallup, South Hill, Spanaway, Tacoma and University Place.
Is an area code tied to a physical location?
No. Area codes are assigned geographically, but number portability means a phone number can move between regions and keep its original area code. The association shown here describes the area-code assignment, not a caller's current location.