Location
Austin, TX
Reported numbers
3,355
Reports in last 7 days
0
Reports in last 30 days
0
Last activity
Aug 27, 2026

About area code 512

Area code 512 is commonly associated with Austin, TX. The most common report type in this area code is unknown, with 3622 reports. Recent activity has been recorded for numbers in this area code, helping users identify possible spam or unwanted calls.

Area code profile

Active prefixes represented: 10
Cities in available prefix data: Austin
Common operators in available prefix data: SOUTHWESTERN BELL, ONVOY, CENTURYLINK COMMUNICATIONS LLC
Line types: Landline, Mobile

Most reported numbers in area code 512

What people report about area code 512

Recent reports for area code 512 include recurring mentions of medicare (2 of 47 unique comments).

Medicare
“The caller offered hospital indemnity and possible cash-back benefits, then asked about my Medicare coverage and age.”
“This number has called me 3 days in a row now. According to NoMoRobo it's a roofing company. If I needed work done on my roof I WOULD HAVE CALLED THEM!! They seriously need to...”

What stands out about area code 512

Reports are spread across several active prefixes within area code 512, which suggests the activity is not limited to one isolated number block. The page also has usable geographic context through Austin, TX, which helps users decide whether a call looks locally relevant or completely unfamiliar.

Should you answer calls from area code 512?

Because many reports on this page involve unknown callers and suspicious behavior, the safest option is usually to let unexpected calls go to voicemail first and verify the number before responding.

  • Do not trust caller ID alone.
  • Search the full phone number before calling back.
  • Be careful with callers who create urgency or ask for payment.
  • Never share card details, banking data, passwords, or verification codes with an unknown caller.
  • If the call is legitimate, the caller will usually leave a clear voicemail.

Approximate location

Area code 512 is commonly associated with Austin, TX. The map below shows an approximate location reference and may not represent the full coverage area.

Reported call types

Type
Reports
Share
Unknown
3,622
94.1%
Scam suspicion
158
4.1%
SSN scam
27
0.7%
Valid
17
0.4%
Silent call
13
0.3%
IRS scam
3
0.1%
Debt collector
2
0.1%
Telemarketer
2
0.1%
Fax
1
0%
Students loan scam
1
0%
Survey
1
0%
Text message
1
0%

Popular prefixes in area code 512

512-641

Numbers: 98 Reports: 104
Last activity: Apr 27, 2023

512-399

Numbers: 85 Reports: 96
Last activity: Apr 29, 2022

512-768

Numbers: 75 Reports: 85
Last activity: Feb 4, 2022

512-866

Numbers: 74 Reports: 80
Last activity: Mar 6, 2023

512-371

Numbers: 3 Reports: 69
Last activity: Aug 12, 2021

512-886

Numbers: 40 Reports: 44
Last activity: Feb 8, 2022

512-991

Numbers: 34 Reports: 43
Last activity: Nov 22, 2020

512-862

Numbers: 32 Reports: 36
Last activity: Aug 10, 2021

512-543

Numbers: 32 Reports: 35
Last activity: May 18, 2023

512-978

Numbers: 2 Reports: 34
Last activity: Feb 2, 2022

512-229

Numbers: 27 Reports: 32
Last activity: Feb 8, 2025

512-729

Numbers: 27 Reports: 32
Last activity: Jul 27, 2022

Recently reported numbers

How to check if a call is legitimate

This page gives area-code-level context, but the exact number still matters more. Use the reports, recent activity, and voicemail details together before deciding whether to respond.

  1. Search the exact phone number, not just the area code.
  2. Review recent reports and call type patterns.
  3. Check whether the caller left a clear voicemail with a name and reason for calling.
  4. Do not trust threats, payment demands, or urgent account warnings without independent verification.
  5. Contact banks, delivery firms, insurers, courts, or government agencies through their official websites or phone numbers.

FAQ about area code 512

Where is area code 512 located?

Area code 512 should be treated as a general reference point, not proof of the caller's exact location.

Why do so many calls from area code 512 seem suspicious?

Recent reports for area code 512 include recurring mentions of medicare (2 of 47 unique comments).

What can prefix 512-641 tell me?

Reports are spread across several active prefixes within area code 512, which suggests the activity is not limited to one isolated number block.

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