Social Security Offices in Manhattan, Kansas
1 office · Pottawatomie County / Riley County
Manhattan has one Social Security field office, in Pottawatomie County / Riley County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 196 nearby communities, and is one of Kansas's 11 field offices. Its address, hours, phone number, and directions are below.
- office in city
- 1
- communities served
- 196
- people in service area
- 148K
- county
- Pottawatomie County / Riley County
- to next-nearest city
- 47 mi
The Manhattan office on the map
1 location, Social Security offices in Manhattan. Click a pin for the address and a link.
The Manhattan Social Security office
Visiting a Manhattan 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 Manhattan office
Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Manhattan office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 196 surrounding communities, the largest is Madison (8,693 residents):
| Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Madison, KS | 9.8 mi | 8,693 |
| Blue, KS | 8.1 mi | 5,075 |
| Manhattan (Township), KS | 6.3 mi | 2,300 |
| Ogden (Township), KS | 5.5 mi | 2,139 |
| Ogden, KS | 6.9 mi | 1,721 |
| St. George, KS | 11 mi | 1,085 |
| Grant, KS | 8.8 mi | 926 |
| Wildcat, KS | 5.4 mi | 878 |
| Zeandale (Township), KS | 10.7 mi | 345 |
| Keats, KS | 5 mi | 210 |
| Ashland, KS | 6.9 mi | 152 |
| Zeandale, KS | 10.9 mi | 62 |
…and 184 more nearby communities closest to this office.
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Manhattan Social Security offices: FAQs
- How many Social Security offices are in Manhattan?
- Manhattan, Kansas has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
- Do I need an appointment at the Manhattan 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 Manhattan 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 Manhattan?
- The closest field office outside Manhattan is in Topeka, about 47 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
- Can I avoid visiting a Manhattan 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.