Social Security Offices in New Castle, Delaware
Looking for a Social Security office in New Castle? Below is the field office serving residents of New Castle and surrounding communities in Delaware, with its hours, phone number and the nearest alternatives.
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Offices Serving New Castle, DE
1 LocationTowns and ZIP codes closest to the Wilmington Social Security Office
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.
Wilmington Social Security Office · 920 W Basin Road
Closest office for 25 ZIP codes, including Wilmington, Newark, Avondale, Deepwater, Delaware City, Hockessin. Full ZIP list →
Social Security office hours in New Castle
The Wilmington Social Security Office is open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM and Tuesday from 10:00 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 New Castle
Straight-line distance from the Wilmington Social Security Office. Useful when the New Castle office is closed on the day you need it or you live on the edge of the city.
- Elkton Social Security Office Elkton, MD · 13.9 mi
- Chester Social Security Office Chester, PA · 16.5 mi
- West Chester Social Security Office West Chester, PA · 18.8 mi
Helpful Social Security Guides for New Castle 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 New Castle
Answers built from the office records for New Castle, DE.
Do I need an appointment to visit a Social Security office in New Castle?
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 Wilmington Social Security Office at (866) 667-7221, or check whether your task (replacement card, benefit letter, address change) can be completed online with no visit.
Which areas does the Wilmington Social Security Office serve?
By straight-line distance it is the closest SSA office for 25 ZIP codes, including Wilmington, Newark, Avondale, Deepwater, Delaware City. SSA does not publish a fixed service-area map, and routine requests can be handled at any field office in Delaware.
What are the Social Security office hours in New Castle, DE?
The Wilmington Social Security Office is open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM and Tuesday from 10:00 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 New Castle?
the Elkton Social Security Office in Elkton, MD (13.9 miles), the Chester Social Security Office in Chester, PA (16.5 miles), the West Chester Social Security Office in West Chester, PA (18.8 miles). Distances are straight-line from the Wilmington Social Security Office.
What is the fastest way to replace a Social Security card in New Castle?
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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