Social Security Offices in Rochester, Minnesota
1 office · Olmsted County
Rochester has one Social Security field office, in Olmsted County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 118 nearby communities, and is one of Minnesota's 17 field offices. Its address, hours, phone number, and directions are below.
- office in city
- 1
- communities served
- 118
- people in service area
- 139K
- county
- Olmsted County
- to next-nearest city
- 38 mi
The Rochester office on the map
1 location, Social Security offices in Rochester. Click a pin for the address and a link.
The Rochester Social Security office
Visiting a Rochester 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 Rochester office
Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Rochester office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 118 surrounding communities, the largest is Marion (Township) (4,079 residents):
| Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Marion (Township), MN | 5.9 mi | 4,079 |
| Cascade, MN | 3.4 mi | 2,842 |
| Oronoco (Township), MN | 7.8 mi | 2,484 |
| Rochester (Township), MN | 6.5 mi | 2,126 |
| Oronoco, MN | 9.7 mi | 1,806 |
| Haverhill, MN | 3.1 mi | 1,485 |
| Kalmar, MN | 9.3 mi | 1,127 |
| Salem, MN | 10.3 mi | 1,092 |
| Viola, MN | 8.6 mi | 551 |
| Eyota (Township), MN | 9.8 mi | 494 |
| Farmington, MN | 7.6 mi | 399 |
| Marion, MN | 8.3 mi | 326 |
…and 106 more nearby communities closest to this office.
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Rochester Social Security offices: FAQs
- How many Social Security offices are in Rochester?
- Rochester, Minnesota has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
- Do I need an appointment at the Rochester 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 Rochester 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 Rochester?
- The closest field office outside Rochester is in Austin, about 38 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
- Can I avoid visiting a Rochester 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.