How many Social Security offices are in Anchorage?

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

Do I need an appointment at the Anchorage 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 Anchorage 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 Anchorage?

The closest field office outside Anchorage is in Fairbanks, about 259 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.

Can I avoid visiting a Anchorage 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 Anchorage, Alaska

1 office · Anchorage Municipality County

Anchorage has one Social Security field office, in Anchorage Municipality County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 206 nearby communities, and is one of Alaska's 3 field offices. Its address, hours, phone number, and directions are below.

office in city: 1
communities served: 206
people in service area: 229K
county: Anchorage Municipality County
to next-nearest city: 259 mi

The Anchorage office on the map

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

The Anchorage Social Security office

222 W 8th Ave, Room A11 Anchorage, AK 99513 Mon-Fri 9am-4pm (866) 772-3081 View office →

Visiting a Anchorage 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 Anchorage office

Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Anchorage office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 206 surrounding communities, the largest is Knik-Fairview (17,682 residents):

Town	Distance	Population
Knik-Fairview, AK	22.1 mi	17,682
Tanaina, AK	32.3 mi	10,449
Wasilla, AK	29.4 mi	9,456
Meadow Lakes, AK	29.9 mi	8,307
South Lakes, AK	32 mi	6,151
Gateway, AK	32.7 mi	5,965
Big Lake, AK	23 mi	2,769
Houston, AK	28.8 mi	2,067
Point MacKenzie, AK	10.5 mi	1,323
Hope, AK	21.9 mi	79
Sunrise, AK	27.3 mi	39
Susitna, AK	30.8 mi	n/a

…and 194 more nearby communities closest to this office.

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Anchorage Social Security offices: FAQs

How many Social Security offices are in Anchorage?: Anchorage, Alaska has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
Do I need an appointment at the Anchorage 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 Anchorage 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 Anchorage?: The closest field office outside Anchorage is in Fairbanks, about 259 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
Can I avoid visiting a Anchorage 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.