Social Security Offices in Washington, District of Columbia
Washington has 3 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 Washington, DC
3 LocationsCompare the 3 Social Security offices in Washington
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Plaza Social Security Office | 1905-b 9th St NE, 20018 | (866) 737-4470 | Mon–Fri 9:00 AM–4:00 PM | 19 ZIPs |
| Dc Downtown Social Security Office | 1300 D St SW, 20024 | (866) 708-3255 | Mon–Fri 9:00 AM–4:00 PM | 49 ZIPs |
| Anacostia Social Security Office | 2041 Mlk Jr Ave SE, SUITE 130, 20020 | (866) 495-0048 | Mon–Fri 9:00 AM–4:00 PM | 10 ZIPs |
Which Washington 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.
Postal Plaza Social Security Office · 1905-b 9th St NE
Closest office for 19 ZIP codes, including Hyattsville, Bladensburg, Brentwood, Mount Rainier. Full ZIP list →
SSA directions: Located in Shopping Center Across From Joseph Curseen and Thomas Morris Post Office Formerly known as The Brentwood Post Office. Public Transportation- D8 Bus from Rhode Island Avenue Metro Station.
Dc Downtown Social Security Office · 1300 D St SW
Closest office for 49 ZIP codes, including Arlington, Alexandria, Bethesda, Ft Myer, Glen Echo, Mc Lean. Full ZIP list →
SSA directions: The office is located at 1300 D St SW Washington DC 20024 next to the Bureau of Printing and engraving. You easily access the office by Metro, closest station Smithsonian and L'Enfant Plaza. There is a parking garage with an hourly, daily and monthly rate.
Anacostia Social Security Office · 2041 Mlk Jr Ave SE
Closest office for 10 ZIP codes, including Alexandria, Anacostia Annex, Capitol Heights, Oxon Hill. Full ZIP list →
Social Security office hours in Washington
All 3 Social Security offices in Washington 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 Washington
Straight-line distance from the Postal Plaza Social Security Office. Useful when the Washington office is closed on the day you need it or you live on the edge of the city.
- Silver Spring Social Security Office Silver Spring, MD · 7.4 mi
- Camp Springs Social Security Office Suitland, MD · 9.1 mi
- Greenbelt Social Security Office Seabrook, MD · 10.3 mi
Helpful Social Security Guides for Washington 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 Washington
Answers built from the office records for Washington, DC.
Do I need an appointment to visit a Social Security office in Washington?
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 Postal Plaza Social Security Office at (866) 737-4470, or check whether your task (replacement card, benefit letter, address change) can be completed online with no visit.
Which of the 3 Social Security offices in Washington should I use?
Any Washington 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 Postal Plaza Social Security Office (1905-b 9th St NE) is closest for 19 ZIP codes, including Hyattsville, Bladensburg, Brentwood; the Dc Downtown Social Security Office (1300 D St SW) is closest for 49 ZIP codes, including Arlington, Alexandria, Bethesda; the Anacostia Social Security Office (2041 Mlk Jr Ave SE) is closest for 10 ZIP codes, including Alexandria, Anacostia Annex, Capitol Heights.
What are the Social Security office hours in Washington, DC?
All 3 Social Security offices in Washington 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 Washington?
the Silver Spring Social Security Office in Silver Spring, MD (7.4 miles), the Camp Springs Social Security Office in Suitland, MD (9.1 miles), the Greenbelt Social Security Office in Seabrook, MD (10.3 miles). Distances are straight-line from the Postal Plaza Social Security Office.
What is the fastest way to replace a Social Security card in Washington?
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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