What do the first 3 digits of your Social Security mean?

The first three (3) digits of a person’s social security number are determined by the ZIP Code of the mailing address shown on the application for a social security number. The number merely established that his/her card was issued by one of our offices in that State.

What state is my social security number from?

1. The first three digits (the area number) of a SSN are determined by the state where the number was issued. You can get the state-assigned list for each 3-digit origination code by visiting http://www.socialsecurity.gov/employer/stateweb.htm.

Is 123456789 a valid SSN?

The social security number (SSN) is a nine-digit number issued to an individual by the Social Security Administration (SSA). Social security numbers are considered invalid by the SSA when they meet any of the following criteria: All zeros (000000000) Consecutive digits in numerical order (123456789)

Can a social security number start with 111?

No valid SSN has 9 identical digits or has the 9 digits running consecutively from 1-9. For example, all of the following SSNs are invalid: 111-11-1111.

What is my SSN area number?

The nine-digit SSN is composed of three parts: The first set of three digits is called the Area Number. The second set of two digits is called the Group Number. The final set of four digits is the Serial Number.

Can someone access my bank account with my Social Security number?

If someone has your Social Security number, they can potentially use it to pretend that they are you. That can help them access your bank account in some cases.

Can a Social Security number start with 111?

What are the rules for a Social Security number?

The SSA web site describes some very basic rules for SSNs. If hyphens are present in SSNs, there should be one between the area and group numbers and another between the group and serial numbers. Without hyphens, an SSN should have nine digits and nothing else. None of the individual parts should be equal to zero.

What are the Order of the Social Security numbers?

The order in which the SSN’s are issued is as follows: For each area number, the group number follows an odd and even sequence starting with odd numbers 01 to 09, even numbers 10 to 98, even numbers 02 to 08, and finally odd numbers 11 to 99.

Where do I Find my Social Security number?

The number merely established that his/her card was issued by one of our offices in that State. See also High Group List of SSN’s. The chart below shows the first 3 digits of the social security numbers assigned throughout the United States and its possessions.

How was a Social Security number assigned before 1973?

Prior to 1973, social security numbers were assigned by our field offices. The number merely established that his/her card was issued by one of our offices in that State. See also High Group List of SSN’s.