Social Security Offices in Grand Rapids, Michigan
1 office · Kent County
Grand Rapids has one Social Security field office, in Kent County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 81 nearby communities, and is one of Michigan's 43 field offices. Its address, hours, phone number, and directions are below.
- office in city
- 1
- communities served
- 81
- people in service area
- 761K
- county
- Kent County
- to next-nearest city
- 29 mi
The Grand Rapids office on the map
1 location, Social Security offices in Grand Rapids. Click a pin for the address and a link.
The Grand Rapids Social Security office
Visiting a Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids office
Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Grand Rapids office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 81 surrounding communities, the largest is Wyoming (76,749 residents):
| Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Wyoming, MI | 8.2 mi | 76,749 |
| Plainfield, MI | 5.2 mi | 33,713 |
| Forest Hills, MI | 6 mi | 28,690 |
| Cascade, MI | 8.7 mi | 19,701 |
| Grand Rapids (Charter Township), MI | 0.9 mi | 18,900 |
| Northview, MI | 3.2 mi | 15,209 |
| Cannon, MI | 7.5 mi | 14,421 |
| Ada, MI | 5.6 mi | 14,412 |
| East Grand Rapids, MI | 4.1 mi | 11,389 |
| Comstock Park, MI | 4.7 mi | 10,659 |
| Rockford, MI | 8.5 mi | 6,175 |
| Cannonsburg, MI | 7.3 mi | 186 |
…and 69 more nearby communities closest to this office.
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Grand Rapids Social Security offices: FAQs
- How many Social Security offices are in Grand Rapids?
- Grand Rapids, Michigan has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
- Do I need an appointment at the Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids?
- The closest field office outside Grand Rapids is in Holland, about 29 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
- Can I avoid visiting a Grand Rapids 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.