Social Security Offices in Bridgewater, New Jersey
1 office · Somerset County
Bridgewater has one Social Security field office, in Somerset County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 59 nearby communities, and is one of New Jersey's 24 field offices. Its address, hours, phone number, and directions are below.
- office in city
- 1
- communities served
- 59
- people in service area
- 432K
- county
- Somerset County
- to next-nearest city
- 9.6 mi
The Bridgewater office on the map
1 location, Social Security offices in Bridgewater. Click a pin for the address and a link.
The Bridgewater Social Security office
Visiting a Bridgewater 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 Bridgewater office
Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Bridgewater office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 59 surrounding communities, the largest is Bradley Gardens (14,714 residents):
| Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Bradley Gardens, NJ | 3.4 mi | 14,714 |
| Somerville, NJ | 0.9 mi | 12,559 |
| Bound Brook, NJ | 3 mi | 11,919 |
| Martinsville, NJ | 2.3 mi | 11,384 |
| Manville, NJ | 2.7 mi | 10,812 |
| Raritan, NJ | 2.2 mi | 9,096 |
| Green Knoll, NJ | 1.7 mi | 6,442 |
| Finderne, NJ | 1.5 mi | 5,775 |
| Bridgewater Center, NJ | 3.1 mi | 5,386 |
| South Bound Brook, NJ | 3.8 mi | 4,804 |
| Weston, NJ | 3.1 mi | 1,959 |
| Zarephath, NJ | 3.2 mi | 94 |
…and 47 more nearby communities closest to this office.
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Bridgewater Social Security offices: FAQs
- How many Social Security offices are in Bridgewater?
- Bridgewater, New Jersey has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
- Do I need an appointment at the Bridgewater 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 Bridgewater 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 Bridgewater?
- The closest field office outside Bridgewater is in New Brunswick, about 9.6 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
- Can I avoid visiting a Bridgewater 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.