What are the SSN prefixes for Florida?

Florida was assigned the area-number ranges 261-267, 589-595, 766-772. A Social Security number issued there before 2011 begins with one of these three-digit numbers.

Does an SSN starting with 261 mean the person is from Florida?

For cards issued before June 25, 2011, an SSN whose first three digits fall in Florida's range was issued in Florida, usually based on the mailing address on the application, not necessarily birthplace. Numbers issued after randomization carry no location meaning.

How can I check a specific number?

Use the SSN checker to enter a full number and see whether its structure is valid, which state it maps to, and a rough estimate of when it was issued.

Social Security Number Prefixes for Florida

Area numbers 261-267, 589-595, 766-772

area ranges: 3
lowest area number: 261
highest area number: 772
area numbers: 21

Florida was assigned the Social Security area-number ranges 261-267, 589-595, 766-772. Before SSA randomized number assignment in June 2011, any SSN beginning with one of these three-digit prefixes was issued in Florida, generally based on the mailing address on the application. Newer numbers are assigned randomly and no longer indicate a state.

Florida area-number ranges

Area-number range	Count
261-267	7
589-595	7
766-772	7

Sample Florida SSN patterns

Estimated issue years for the lowest area/group combinations (illustrative):

Pattern	Estimated issued	Status
261-01-####	1936-1950	Valid
261-03-####	1936-1950	Valid
261-05-####	1936-1950	Valid
261-07-####	1936-1950	Valid
261-09-####	1936-1950	Valid
261-10-####	1936-1950	Valid
261-12-####	1936-1950	Valid
261-14-####	1936-1950	Valid
261-16-####	1936-1950	Valid
261-18-####	1936-1950	Valid
261-20-####	1936-1950	Valid
261-22-####	1936-1950	Valid
261-24-####	1936-1950	Valid
261-26-####	1936-1950	Valid
261-28-####	1936-1950	Valid
261-30-####	1936-1950	Valid
261-32-####	1936-1950	Valid
261-34-####	1936-1950	Valid
261-36-####	1936-1950	Valid
261-38-####	1936-1950	Valid
261-40-####	1936-1950	Valid
261-42-####	1937-1951	Valid
261-44-####	1938-1951	Valid
261-46-####	1939-1952	Valid

Frequently asked questions

What are the SSN prefixes for Florida?: Florida was assigned the area-number ranges 261-267, 589-595, 766-772. A Social Security number issued there before 2011 begins with one of these three-digit numbers.
Does an SSN starting with 261 mean the person is from Florida?: For cards issued before June 25, 2011, an SSN whose first three digits fall in Florida's range was issued in Florida, usually based on the mailing address on the application, not necessarily birthplace. Numbers issued after randomization carry no location meaning.
How can I check a specific number?: Use the SSN checker to enter a full number and see whether its structure is valid, which state it maps to, and a rough estimate of when it was issued.

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