Historical area-number reference
Social Security Number Prefixes for Pennsylvania
The historical area-number ranges listed for Pennsylvania are 159-211.
Plain-language answer
What Pennsylvania prefixes mean
Before June 25, 2011, an older SSN beginning with an area number in the ranges below was associated with Pennsylvania in the historical assignment record, usually through the mailing address on the original application.
For example, an old number beginning with 159 may fit this historical Pennsylvania area-number record. This does not identify a person and does not show where the person lives now.
Listed ranges
Pennsylvania area-number ranges
| Area-number range | Count of area numbers |
|---|---|
| 159–211 | 53 |
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Why newer numbers are different
Randomization ended the geographic connection for new numbers. The first three digits of a newer SSN cannot reliably tell you a state or territory.
This page is an educational historical reference. It is not an identity lookup, background check or current-location search.
Quick answers
Pennsylvania SSN prefix FAQs
What are the Social Security number prefixes for Pennsylvania?
The historical area-number ranges listed for Pennsylvania are 159-211. These ranges apply only to older numbers issued before June 25, 2011.
Does a Pennsylvania prefix show where someone lives?
No. A historical prefix was generally tied to the mailing address on the original application, not a current address, birthplace or identity.
Do these prefixes apply to newer SSNs?
No. Since June 25, 2011, new numbers have been assigned randomly and the first three digits no longer have geographic meaning.
Can this page identify a person?
No. A prefix is only a historical reference. It cannot confirm who owns a number or identify a person.