Historical area-number reference
Social Security Number Prefixes for West Virginia
The historical area-number ranges listed for West Virginia are 232-236.
Plain-language answer
What West Virginia prefixes mean
Before June 25, 2011, an older SSN beginning with an area number in the ranges below was associated with West Virginia in the historical assignment record, usually through the mailing address on the original application.
For example, an old number beginning with 232 may fit this historical West Virginia area-number record. This does not identify a person and does not show where the person lives now.
Listed ranges
West Virginia area-number ranges
| Area-number range | Count of area numbers |
|---|---|
| 232–236 | 5 |
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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This page is an educational historical reference.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
West Virginia SSN prefix FAQs
What are the Social Security number prefixes for West Virginia?
The historical area-number ranges listed for West Virginia are 232-236. These ranges apply only to older numbers issued before June 25, 2011.
Does a West Virginia 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No. A prefix is only a historical reference.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.