Social Security Offices in New Bedford, Massachusetts
1 office · Bristol County
New Bedford has one Social Security field office, in Bristol County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 13 nearby communities, and is one of Massachusetts's 30 field offices. Its address, hours, phone number, and directions are below.
- office in city
- 1
- communities served
- 13
- people in service area
- 109K
- county
- Bristol County
- to next-nearest city
- 13 mi
The New Bedford office on the map
1 location, Social Security offices in New Bedford. Click a pin for the address and a link.
The New Bedford Social Security office
Visiting a New Bedford 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 Bedford office
Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the New Bedford office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 13 surrounding communities, the largest is Dartmouth (34,005 residents):
| Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Dartmouth, MA | 5.1 mi | 34,005 |
| Westport, MA | 8.8 mi | 16,359 |
| Fairhaven, MA | 2.9 mi | 15,909 |
| Acushnet, MA | 5.8 mi | 10,553 |
| Mattapoisett, MA | 6.3 mi | 6,574 |
| Rochester, MA | 9.8 mi | 5,762 |
| Bliss Corner, MA | 1.8 mi | 5,272 |
| Smith Mills, MA | 3.3 mi | 4,706 |
| Acushnet Center, MA | 3.6 mi | 3,403 |
| Mattapoisett Center, MA | 7.1 mi | 3,193 |
| West Wareham, MA | 13.7 mi | 2,398 |
| Gosnold, MA | 13.8 mi | 70 |
…and 1 more nearby community closest to this office.
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New Bedford Social Security offices: FAQs
- How many Social Security offices are in New Bedford?
- New Bedford, Massachusetts has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
- Do I need an appointment at the New Bedford 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 Bedford 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 Bedford?
- The closest field office outside New Bedford is in Fall River, about 13 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
- Can I avoid visiting a New Bedford 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.