Social Security Offices in New Haven, Connecticut
1 office · New Haven County
New Haven has one Social Security field office, in New Haven County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 17 nearby communities, and is one of Connecticut's 15 field offices. Its address, hours, phone number, and directions are below.
- office in city
- 1
- communities served
- 17
- people in service area
- 498K
- county
- New Haven County
- to next-nearest city
- 8.3 mi
The New Haven office on the map
1 location, Social Security offices in New Haven. Click a pin for the address and a link.
The New Haven Social Security office
Visiting a New Haven 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 New Haven office
Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the New Haven office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 17 surrounding communities, the largest is New Haven (Town) (135,081 residents):
| Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| New Haven (Town), CT | 0.3 mi | 135,081 |
| Hamden, CT | 6.3 mi | 60,923 |
| West Haven, CT | 2.7 mi | 55,294 |
| West Haven (Town), CT | 3.3 mi | 55,294 |
| East Haven (CDP), CT | 3.6 mi | 28,645 |
| Branford, CT | 7.4 mi | 28,176 |
| East Haven, CT | 3.5 mi | 27,804 |
| North Haven, CT | 6.3 mi | 24,169 |
| North Haven (CDP), CT | 6.7 mi | 23,665 |
| Branford Center, CT | 5.9 mi | 5,845 |
| Quinnipiac University, CT | 8 mi | 4,605 |
| Woodmont, CT | 6.4 mi | 1,849 |
…and 5 more nearby communities closest to this office.
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New Haven Social Security offices: FAQs
- How many Social Security offices are in New Haven?
- New Haven, Connecticut has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
- Do I need an appointment at the New Haven 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 New Haven 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 New Haven?
- The closest field office outside New Haven is in Ansonia, about 8.3 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
- Can I avoid visiting a New Haven 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.