Social Security Number Prefixes for North Carolina
Area numbers 232, 237-246, 681-690
- area ranges
- 3
- lowest area number
- 232
- highest area number
- 690
- area numbers
- 21
North Carolina was assigned the Social Security area-number ranges 232, 237-246, 681-690. Before SSA randomized number assignment in June 2011, any SSN beginning with one of these three-digit prefixes was issued in North Carolina, generally based on the mailing address on the application. Newer numbers are assigned randomly and no longer indicate a state.
North Carolina area-number ranges
| Area-number range | Count |
|---|---|
| 232 | 1 |
| 237-246 | 10 |
| 681-690 | 10 |
Sample North Carolina SSN patterns
Estimated issue years for the lowest area/group combinations (illustrative):
| Pattern | Status |
|---|---|
| 232-01-#### | Valid |
| 232-03-#### | Valid |
| 232-05-#### | Valid |
| 232-07-#### | Valid |
| 232-09-#### | Valid |
| 232-10-#### | Valid |
| 232-12-#### | Valid |
| 232-14-#### | Valid |
| 232-16-#### | Valid |
| 232-18-#### | Valid |
| 232-20-#### | Valid |
| 232-22-#### | Valid |
| 232-24-#### | Valid |
| 232-26-#### | Valid |
| 232-28-#### | Valid |
| 232-30-#### | Valid |
| 232-32-#### | Valid |
| 232-34-#### | Valid |
| 232-36-#### | Valid |
| 232-38-#### | Valid |
| 232-40-#### | Valid |
| 232-42-#### | Valid |
| 232-44-#### | Valid |
| 232-46-#### | Valid |
Frequently asked questions
- What are the SSN prefixes for North Carolina?
- North Carolina was assigned the area-number ranges 232, 237-246, 681-690. A Social Security number issued there before 2011 begins with one of these three-digit numbers.
- Does an SSN starting with 232 mean the person is from North Carolina?
- For cards issued before June 25, 2011, an SSN whose first three digits fall in North Carolina's range was issued in North Carolina, 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.
Check a specific number with the SSN checker, or see all states.