Huntsville Social Security Office
4970 Research Drive,nw, Huntsville, AL 35805
Verified against the SSA directory on June 2, 2026
The Huntsville Social Security office is one of 22 field offices in Alabama, serving Limestone County / Madison County / Morgan County and the surrounding area. It is the closest office for residents of Huntsville and 23 nearby communities, roughly 103,000 people. The nearest other Social Security office is in Decatur, about 21 miles away.
- nearby towns served
- 23
- people in service area
- 103K
- to next-nearest office
- 21 mi
- offices in Alabama
- 22
- county
- Limestone County / Madison County / Morgan County
Phone
- Local:
- (866) 593-0665
- National:
- 1-800-772-1213
- TTY:
- 1-256-837-8803
Huntsville office hours
Hours belowOpen 9am-4pm, Monday to Friday. Closed weekends and federal holidays.
| Monday | 9am to 4pm |
| Tuesday | 9am to 4pm |
| Wednesday | 9am to 4pm |
| Thursday | 9am to 4pm |
| Friday | 9am to 4pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Before you visit
- Most services now require an appointment. Call ahead at (866) 593-0665 or 1-800-772-1213 to book one.
- Bring a photo ID and your Social Security number.
- Bring original documents for your request, for a new or replacement card, proof of identity and citizenship or immigration status.
- Many tasks don't need a visit: replace a card, get a benefit letter, or update direct deposit online at ssa.gov.
Directions to the Huntsville office
- From I 565, take the Sparkman drive / Bob Wallace Avenue exit (exit 15).
- Keep right at the Fork to go onto Sparkman drive, Nw.
- Turn left onto Bradford drive Nw.
- Travel to the intersection of Bradford drive and Wynndrive.
- Turn right onto Wynn drive, Nw and make the first left onto Research drive, Nw.
- The office is located A half mile on the right.
- Fromuniversity drive turn onto Wynn drive and Research drive is on the right.
- The office is located A half mile on the right.
Huntsville office location
Services at the Huntsville Social Security office
Staff at the Huntsville office handle the full range of Social Security business, including:
- Apply for a new or replacement Social Security card
- Apply for retirement, disability (SSDI), or SSI benefits
- Change your name on your Social Security record
- Update direct deposit and mailing address
- Request proof of benefits or a benefit verification letter
- Get help enrolling in Medicare
- Check the status of an application or appeal
Want to prepare first? See our guides on getting an award letter, checking your earnings record, and when to claim retirement.
Towns served by the Huntsville office
Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Huntsville office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 23 surrounding communities, the largest is Madison (58,357 residents):
| Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Madison, AL | 5.7 mi | 58,357 |
| Meridianville, AL | 9.8 mi | 7,520 |
| Harvest, AL | 9.8 mi | 5,722 |
| Moores Mill, AL | 11.4 mi | 5,336 |
| Hazel Green, AL | 14.8 mi | 3,629 |
| Triana, AL | 10.8 mi | 3,396 |
| Owens Cross Roads, AL | 15.4 mi | 2,635 |
| Redstone Arsenal, AL | 3 mi | 1,292 |
| New Market, AL | 18.3 mi | 1,115 |
| Gurley, AL | 16.6 mi | 825 |
| Taft, AL | 20.2 mi | 271 |
| Paint Rock, AL | 19.7 mi | 181 |
…and 11 more nearby communities closest to this office.
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Frequently asked questions about the Huntsville office
- The Huntsville office is generally open 9am to 4pm, Monday through Friday, and closed on weekends and federal holidays. The live status and full weekly hours are at the top of this page, call ahead, as hours can change.
- Do I need an appointment at the Huntsville office?
- Since 2025, the Social Security Administration asks most visitors to schedule an appointment before visiting a field office. Call (866) 593-0665 or 1-800-772-1213 to book one and reduce your wait.
- You can reach the office at (866) 593-0665 (TTY 1-256-837-8803), or use the SSA national line at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), Monday to Friday.
- Besides Huntsville, this is the closest office for about 23 surrounding communities, including Redstone Arsenal, Madison, Harvest, Meridianville, Triana. There's a full list of nearby towns and distances on this page.
- The next-closest field office is in Decatur, about 21 miles away. Other nearby offices are listed on this page with their distances.
- In most states you can request a replacement card online with a free my Social Security account at ssa.gov, no office visit needed. You can also check applications, request benefit letters, and update direct deposit there.