Social Security Offices in Wilmington, North Carolina
Looking for a Social Security office in Wilmington? Below is the field office serving residents of Wilmington and surrounding communities in North Carolina, with its hours, phone number and the nearest alternatives.
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Offices Serving Wilmington, NC
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 · 1528 S 16th St
Closest office for 25 ZIP codes, including Atkinson, Bolivia, Burgaw, Carolina Beach, Castle Hayne, Currie. Full ZIP list →
SSA directions: From Market Street go down 16th street towards New Hanover Regional Hospital. Office is located on the right across the street from New Hanover County DSS. .
Social Security office hours in Wilmington
The Wilmington Social Security Office is 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 Wilmington
Straight-line distance from the Wilmington Social Security Office. Useful when the Wilmington office is closed on the day you need it or you live on the edge of the city.
- Whiteville Social Security Office Whiteville, NC · 45.1 mi
- Myrtle Beach Social Security Office Myrtle Beach, SC · 64.5 mi
- Lumberton Social Security Office Lumberton, NC · 68.8 mi
Helpful Social Security Guides for Wilmington Residents
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Frequently Asked Questions about SSA Offices in Wilmington
Answers built from the office records for Wilmington, NC.
Do I need an appointment to visit a Social Security office in Wilmington?
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) 964-6227, 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 Atkinson, Bolivia, Burgaw, Carolina Beach, Castle Hayne. SSA does not publish a fixed service-area map, and routine requests can be handled at any field office in North Carolina.
What are the Social Security office hours in Wilmington, NC?
The Wilmington Social Security Office is 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 Wilmington?
the Whiteville Social Security Office in Whiteville, NC (45.1 miles), the Myrtle Beach Social Security Office in Myrtle Beach, SC (64.5 miles), the Lumberton Social Security Office in Lumberton, NC (68.8 miles). Distances are straight-line from the Wilmington Social Security Office.
What is the fastest way to replace a Social Security card in Wilmington?
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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