How many Social Security offices are in Bessemer?

Bessemer, Alabama has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.

Do I need an appointment at the Bessemer office?

Since 2025 the SSA asks most visitors to book an appointment before coming in. Call the office directly or the national line at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) to schedule one and cut your wait.

What should I bring to a Bessemer Social Security office?

Bring a photo ID and your Social Security number, plus original documents for your request, for example, proof of identity and citizenship or immigration status for a new or replacement card.

What's the nearest Social Security office to Bessemer?

The closest field office outside Bessemer is in Birmingham, about 15 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.

Can I avoid visiting a Bessemer office?

Many tasks, replacing a card, checking an application, getting a benefit verification letter, or updating direct deposit, can be done online with a free my Social Security account at ssa.gov, with no visit needed.

Social Security Offices in Bessemer, Alabama

1 office · Jefferson County

Bessemer has one Social Security field office, in Jefferson County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 24 nearby communities, and is one of Alabama's 22 field offices. Its address, hours, phone number, and directions are below.

office in city: 1
communities served: 24
people in service area: 162K
county: Jefferson County
to next-nearest city: 15 mi

The Bessemer office on the map

1 location, Social Security offices in Bessemer. Click a pin for the address and a link.

The Bessemer Social Security office

5475 Academy Way Bessemer, AL 35022 Mon-Fri 9am-4pm (866) 593-5647 View office →

Visiting a Bessemer office

Most services now require an appointment. Book by calling the office or 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778).
Bring a photo ID and your Social Security number, plus original documents for your request.
Field offices are open weekdays only and closed on federal holidays. Check the exact hours on each office page above.
Skip the trip when you can: replace a card, get a benefit letter, or update direct deposit online at ssa.gov.

Towns served by the Bessemer office

Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Bessemer office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 24 surrounding communities, the largest is Pelham (24,688 residents):

Town	Distance	Population
Pelham, AL	12.7 mi	24,688
Helena, AL	9.3 mi	21,560
Hueytown, AL	6 mi	16,531
McCalla, AL	1.1 mi	12,077
Lake View, AL	8.9 mi	3,640
Brighton, AL	6 mi	2,299
Lipscomb, AL	6.3 mi	2,049
Sylvan Springs, AL	10.4 mi	1,631
Concord, AL	7.2 mi	1,575
Rock Creek, AL	8.8 mi	1,530
Brantleyville, AL	12.8 mi	810
North Johns, AL	5.5 mi	127

…and 12 more nearby communities closest to this office.

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Bessemer Social Security offices: FAQs

How many Social Security offices are in Bessemer?: Bessemer, Alabama has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
Do I need an appointment at the Bessemer office?: Since 2025 the SSA asks most visitors to book an appointment before coming in. Call the office directly or the national line at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) to schedule one and cut your wait.
What should I bring to a Bessemer Social Security office?: Bring a photo ID and your Social Security number, plus original documents for your request, for example, proof of identity and citizenship or immigration status for a new or replacement card.
What's the nearest Social Security office to Bessemer?: The closest field office outside Bessemer is in Birmingham, about 15 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
Can I avoid visiting a Bessemer office?: Many tasks, replacing a card, checking an application, getting a benefit verification letter, or updating direct deposit, can be done online with a free my Social Security account at ssa.gov, with no visit needed.