Social Security Offices in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham has 2 Social Security Administration field offices. Below: every office with its street address, direct phone number and real weekly hours, a side-by-side comparison, and the ZIP codes each office is closest to.
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Offices Serving Birmingham, AL
2 LocationsCompare the 2 Social Security offices in Birmingham
Address, direct phone line and weekly hours from the SSA office locator; the last column is the number of ZIP codes for which this is the closest office (straight-line distance).
| Office | Address | Phone | Weekday hours | Closest for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham East Social Security Office | 1972 Gadsden Hwy, TRUSSVILLE EXEC. PARK, 35235 | (866) 613-2743 | Mon–Fri 9:00 AM–4:00 PM | 23 ZIPs |
| Birmingham Dt Social Security Office | 1200 Rev Abraham Woods Jr Blvd N, DISTRICT OFFICE-1ST FLOOR, 35285 | (866) 592-3734 | Mon–Fri 9:00 AM–4:00 PM | 42 ZIPs |
Which Birmingham office is closest to you
SSA does not publish a service-area map and any field office can take a routine request. The lists below assign each ZIP code to its closest office by straight-line distance, so they show the office most people in each area would travel to, not an official jurisdiction.
Birmingham East Social Security Office · 1972 Gadsden Hwy
Closest office for 23 ZIP codes, including Allgood, Cook Springs, Kimberly, Leeds, Locust Fork, Margaret. Full ZIP list →
SSA directions: TRUSSVILLE AREA FROM I-459 TAKE EXIT 32 ONTO HIGHWAY 11 NORTH GOING TOWARD TRUSSVILLE. GO APPROX 1-1/2 MILES TO TRUSSVILLE EXECUTIVE PARK AND TURN LEFT; Telephone Appointments Encouraged; Please do not give out the Admin Line #. We are a local office in the Birmingham Area**** we are not PC.
Birmingham Dt Social Security Office · 1200 Rev Abraham Woods Jr Blvd N
Closest office for 42 ZIP codes, including Adamsville, Brookside, Chelsea, Columbiana, Docena, Dolomite. Full ZIP list →
SSA directions: Office is located between 13th and 14th street north.
Social Security office hours in Birmingham
Both Social Security offices in Birmingham are open Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. All offices are closed on Saturdays, Sundays and federal holidays. SSA now asks visitors to schedule before coming in, and appointment holders are served first.
Nearest Social Security offices outside Birmingham
Straight-line distance from the Birmingham East Social Security Office. Useful when the Birmingham office is closed on the day you need it or you live on the edge of the city.
- Bessemer Social Security Office Bessemer, AL · 27.9 mi
- Talladega Social Security Office Talladega, AL · 33.2 mi
- Gadsden Social Security Office Gadsden, AL · 40.6 mi
Helpful Social Security Guides for Birmingham Residents
Step-by-step guidance to prepare documents, reach a representative by phone, and handle benefits before visiting an office.
Frequently Asked Questions about SSA Offices in Birmingham
Answers built from the office records for Birmingham, AL.
Do I need an appointment to visit a Social Security office in Birmingham?
SSA asks visitors to schedule before coming in, and appointment holders are served first. Book through the SSA appointment questionnaire at ssa.gov, call the Birmingham East Social Security Office at (866) 613-2743, or check whether your task (replacement card, benefit letter, address change) can be completed online with no visit.
Which of the 2 Social Security offices in Birmingham should I use?
Any Birmingham field office can handle routine requests. SSA does not publish a service-area map, so this directory assigns each ZIP code to its closest office by straight-line distance: the Birmingham East Social Security Office (1972 Gadsden Hwy) is closest for 23 ZIP codes, including Allgood, Cook Springs, Kimberly; the Birmingham Dt Social Security Office (1200 Rev Abraham Woods Jr Blvd N) is closest for 42 ZIP codes, including Adamsville, Brookside, Chelsea.
What are the Social Security office hours in Birmingham, AL?
Both Social Security offices in Birmingham are open Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. All offices are closed on Saturdays, Sundays and federal holidays. Hours come from the SSA office locator; confirm before travelling.
What is the next closest Social Security office outside Birmingham?
the Bessemer Social Security Office in Bessemer, AL (27.9 miles), the Talladega Social Security Office in Talladega, AL (33.2 miles), the Gadsden Social Security Office in Gadsden, AL (40.6 miles). Distances are straight-line from the Birmingham East Social Security Office.
What is the fastest way to replace a Social Security card in Birmingham?
For most U.S. citizens the fastest route is the online request through a personal "my Social Security" account at ssa.gov; offices cannot print a card on the spot. If you must apply in person (for example after a legal name change or for a non-citizen record update), bring original or certified proof of identity and citizenship or immigration status.
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