Social Security Offices in Gadsden, Alabama
1 office · Etowah County
Gadsden has one Social Security field office, in Etowah County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 27 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
- 27
- people in service area
- 66K
- county
- Etowah County
- to next-nearest city
- 20 mi
The Gadsden office on the map
1 location, Social Security offices in Gadsden. Click a pin for the address and a link.
The Gadsden Social Security office
Visiting a Gadsden 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 Gadsden office
Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Gadsden office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 27 surrounding communities, the largest is Rainbow City (10,154 residents):
| Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Rainbow City, AL | 4.3 mi | 10,154 |
| Southside, AL | 8.6 mi | 9,465 |
| Attalla, AL | 1.6 mi | 5,839 |
| Glencoe, AL | 9.8 mi | 5,412 |
| Carlisle-Rockledge, AL | 8.2 mi | 2,530 |
| Tidmore Bend, AL | 9.9 mi | 1,060 |
| Steele, AL | 7.4 mi | 1,000 |
| Egypt, AL | 6.3 mi | 944 |
| Gallant, AL | 8.7 mi | 877 |
| Ivalee, AL | 3.8 mi | 733 |
| Reece City, AL | 6.1 mi | 610 |
| Ridgeville, AL | 4 mi | 84 |
…and 15 more nearby communities closest to this office.
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Gadsden Social Security offices: FAQs
- How many Social Security offices are in Gadsden?
- Gadsden, Alabama has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
- Do I need an appointment at the Gadsden 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 Gadsden 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 Gadsden?
- The closest field office outside Gadsden is in Albertville, about 20 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
- Can I avoid visiting a Gadsden 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.