Social Security Offices in New Castle, Delaware
1 office · New Castle County
New Castle has one Social Security field office, in New Castle County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 27 nearby communities, and is one of Delaware's 3 field offices. Its address, hours, phone number, and directions are below.
- office in city
- 1
- communities served
- 27
- people in service area
- 239K
- county
- New Castle County
- to next-nearest city
- 12 mi
The New Castle office on the map
1 location, Social Security offices in New Castle. Click a pin for the address and a link.
The New Castle Social Security office
Visiting a New Castle 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 Castle office
Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the New Castle office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 27 surrounding communities, the largest is Wilmington (70,750 residents):
| Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Wilmington, DE | 4.3 mi | 70,750 |
| Bear, DE | 5.7 mi | 21,397 |
| Pennsville, DE | 5.2 mi | 11,968 |
| Pike Creek Valley, DE | 6.1 mi | 11,346 |
| Wilmington Manor, DE | 0.9 mi | 8,335 |
| Carneys Point, DE | 6.7 mi | 7,302 |
| Pike Creek, DE | 6.2 mi | 6,987 |
| Edgemoor, DE | 6.3 mi | 6,483 |
| Elsmere, DE | 2.9 mi | 6,157 |
| Greenville, DE | 5.7 mi | 2,448 |
| Bellefonte, DE | 6.6 mi | 1,220 |
| Newport, DE | 1.4 mi | 893 |
…and 15 more nearby communities closest to this office.
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New Castle Social Security offices: FAQs
- How many Social Security offices are in New Castle?
- New Castle, Delaware has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
- Do I need an appointment at the New Castle 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 Castle 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 Castle?
- The closest field office outside New Castle is in Elkton, about 12 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
- Can I avoid visiting a New Castle 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.