Washington Reverse Phone Lookup

Identify Phone Number Location Using Washington Area Codes

To identify the location of an Washington phone number, you need to understand the North American Numbering Plan (NANP) structure that all Alabama numbers follow: +1 NPA NXX XXXX.

• +1 - Country code indicating the United States
• NPA - The area code reveals the geographic region where the number was originally assigned
• NXX - Central office code that locates the specific neighborhood and identifies the service provider
• XXXX - Subscriber number identifies the individual phone line within that local exchange

The area code (NPA) is your key to determining location. By matching the three-digit area code to Washington's regional assignments, you can identify which part of the state the phone number originates from. Each area code corresponds to specific cities and counties throughout Washington, making it possible to narrow down the caller's general location.

Here's a complete list of Washington area codes with major cities:

For latest Washington phone numbering regulations, contact Rebecca Beaton at the Washington UTC via [email protected] or 360-664-1287.

Washington Phone Numbers

Washington has approximately 10.6 million active phone numbers. Cell phones make up the majority with 8.7 million users, while traditional landlines have dwindled to 445,000 connections statewide. Internet phone services account for about 1.4 million numbers.

This means that when you search a Washington phone number, it's most likely a cell phone. The shift away from landlines means newer phone numbers are typically harder to trace than older landline numbers that had more public information available.

Washington Voice Subscriptions (in thousands):

Source: FCC Voice Telephone Services Report

Top 5 US Cell Phone Companies

Most phone numbers are cell phones, and most cell phone numbers come from the top three United States wireless companies. Here are the top five US Cell Phone Companies in Q1 2025:

• Verizon - 146 million customers
• T-Mobile US - 131 million customers
• AT&T Mobility - 118 million customers
• Boost Mobile - 7 million customers
• U.S. Cellular - 4.4 million customers

Robocalls and Unwanted Calls in Washington

Washington residents saw 47,940 complaints in 2024, ranking #18 nationally per 100k population, according to the latest National Do Not Call Registry Data Book.

Key Facts for Washington Residents:

• 25,778 of Washington's 47,940 complaints involved automated robocalls.
• Top Complaint Topics: Imposters (4,712), Medical & Prescriptions (4,055), and Reducing Debt (1,996).
• 5,664,034 Washington residents have registered their numbers on the Do Not Call Registry.
• Complaint Trends: After a peak of 119,099 in 2021, complaints have decreased to 47,940 in 2024.
• 17,650 complaints involved live callers, indicating persistent scam activity.
• 4,512 complaints did not specify the call type.

Verify Phone Number Owner to avoid Scam Calls Washington Fraud Statistics

According to the Federal Trade Commission's 2024 data, phone calls and text messages make up 35% of all fraud contact methods nationwide:

• Phone calls: 19% of fraud reports (284,659 reports, $948M in losses)
• Text messages: 16% of fraud reports (246,784 reports, $470M in losses)

More than 1 in 3 fraud attempts happen through phone communication. Phone call fraud costs victims a median of $1,500 per case. Text message fraud costs a median of $1,000 per victim.

In 2024, Washington residents reported 87780 fraud cases resulting in total losses of $297.2M, with a median loss of $465 per victim. With phone-based fraud representing such a significant portion of these cases, phone owner verification has become a critical consumer protection tool.

When you receive calls from unknown numbers, take a moment to research the caller's identity. Reverse phone lookup services allow you to search a phone number to find information about who's calling—including whether the number has been reported for fraudulent activity.

Received fraudulent calls or fallen victim to phone fraud? Report it immediately. Each report helps authorities identify fraud patterns and protect other consumers from similar scams.

Additional Contact:
Washington Attorney General
Nick Brown
(360) 753-6200

Other Washington Phone Number Search Methods

When a regular reverse phone lookup doesn't provide enough information, other search methods can help you identify Washington phone numbers. With a population of approximately 7,958,180 and over 202,005 business establishments in Washington, finding the owner of a phone number sometimes requires trying a few different ways.

Social Media Phone Number Searches

Social media can be useful for finding information about a phone number, especially if the person has linked it to their profile. If you're meeting someone new and want to verify their phone number legitimacy, social media can provide clues.

• Facebook: Try searching the phone number in the Facebook search bar, or use the Facebook public directory. This might reveal profiles associated with the number.
• LinkedIn: If the number belongs to a professional, search it on LinkedIn, or check the LinkedIn people directory. With Washington's large business sector, this can be helpful for professional verification.

Washington Business Phone Verification

If you suspect the phone number belongs to a business in Washington, official state databases are useful for verification. If you're considering business partnerships with Washington companies, verifying their phone number is crucial.

• Washington Secretary of State: Use the Washington Secretary of State website to find business information.
• Washington Corporations Search: Use the Washington Corporations Search tool to search for businesses by name or other details, which might include their phone number.

For the best results, it helps to use these methods together.