Social Security Offices in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (Greater Philadelphia)
Philadelphia has eight SSA field offices (Downtown, University City, South, Nicetown, Aramingo, Germantown and Northeast among them) plus the Philadelphia Social Security Card Center at 1500 JFK Boulevard. Philadelphia field offices do not take routine Social Security card requests: those go to the Card Center, while benefit claims, SSI and Medicare stay with the field offices. Suburban Pennsylvania offices in Upper Darby, Chester and Norristown are included; the New Jersey side (Cherry Hill, Mount Laurel) is listed on the New Jersey state page.
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All 11 offices in Greater Philadelphia
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Hours and phone numbers from the SSA dataset; distance is a straight line from Center City.
| Office | Address | Phone | Weekday hours | Wednesday | Miles | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phila-downtown | 1500 John F Kennedy Blvd, 2 PENN CTR 20TH FLR STE 2000A, Philadelphia 19102 | (866) 613-3969 | Mon–Fri 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM | 0.1 | Field office · no card services |
| Philadelphia Social Security Card Center | 1500 John F Kennedy Blvd, 2 Penn CTR STE 2000B, Philadelphia 19102 | (877) 541-5846 | Mon–Fri 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM | 0.1 | Card Center |
| Phila University City | 4240 Market Street, Philadelphia 19104 | (877) 445-9977 | Mon–Fri 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM | 2.3 | Field office · no card services |
| Phila South | 3336 S Broad Street, STADIUM PLAZA, Philadelphia 19145 | (877) 575-5191 | Mon–Fri 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM | 3.1 | Field office · no card services |
| Phila-nicetown | 2929 North Broad St, Philadelphia 19132 | (877) 319-0727 | Mon–Fri 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM | 3.2 | Field office · no card services |
| Phila Aramingo | 3400 Aramingo Ave, IMPERIAL PLAZA UNIT 10, Philadelphia 19134 | (855) 248-0233 | Mon–Fri 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM | 4.3 | Field office · no card services |
| Phila Germantown | 701 East Chelten Ave, Philadelphia 19144 | (866) 495-0255 | Mon–Fri 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM | 6.3 | Field office · no card services |
| Upper Darby | 8645 West Chester Pike, Upper Darby 19082 | (866) 964-0780 | Mon–Fri 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM | 6.5 | Field office |
| Phila Northeast | 9300 Ashton Rd, UNIT 4, Philadelphia 19114 | (866) 331-7840 | Mon–Fri 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM | 11.1 | Field office · no card services |
| Chester | 807 Crosby Street, Chester 19013 | (866) 398-1456 | Mon–Fri 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM | 12.4 | Field office |
| Norristown | 1700 Markley St, SUITE 120, Norristown 19401 | (866) 964-6305 | Mon–Fri 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM | 15.3 | Field office |
Social Security office hours in Philadelphia
All 8 Social Security offices in Philadelphia 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.
Helpful Social Security Guides for Philadelphia Residents
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Frequently Asked Questions about SSA Offices in Philadelphia
Answers built from the office records for Philadelphia, PA.
Do I need an appointment to visit a Social Security office in Philadelphia?
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 Phila South Social Security Office at (877) 575-5191, or check whether your task (replacement card, benefit letter, address change) can be completed online with no visit.
Which of the 8 Social Security offices in Philadelphia should I use?
Any Philadelphia 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 Phila-downtown Social Security Office (1500 John F Kennedy Blvd) is closest for 12 ZIP codes, including Camden; the Philadelphia Social Security Card Center (1500 John F Kennedy Blvd) is closest for 0 ZIP codes; the Phila University City Social Security Office (4240 Market Street) is closest for 6 ZIP codes, including Bala Cynwyd; the Phila South Social Security Office (3336 S Broad Street) is closest for 11 ZIP codes, including Camden, Gloucester City, National Park; the Phila-nicetown Social Security Office (2929 North Broad St) is closest for 6 ZIP codes; the Phila Aramingo Social Security Office (3400 Aramingo Ave) is closest for 8 ZIP codes, including Camden, Palmyra, Pennsauken; the Phila Germantown Social Security Office (701 East Chelten Ave) is closest for 21 ZIP codes, including Abington, Cheltenham, Dresher; the Phila Northeast Social Security Office (9300 Ashton Rd) is closest for 21 ZIP codes, including Bensalem, Beverly, Bryn Athyn.
What are the Social Security office hours in Philadelphia, PA?
All 8 Social Security offices in Philadelphia 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 fastest way to replace a Social Security card in Philadelphia?
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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