Social Security Offices in Newton, New Jersey
1 office · Sussex County
Newton has one Social Security field office, in Sussex County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 55 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
- 55
- people in service area
- 287K
- county
- Sussex County
- to next-nearest city
- 20 mi
The Newton office on the map
1 location, Social Security offices in Newton. Click a pin for the address and a link.
The Newton Social Security office
Visiting a Newton 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 Newton office
Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Newton office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 55 surrounding communities, the largest is Sparta (19,976 residents):
| Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Sparta, NJ | 6.4 mi | 19,976 |
| Lake Mohawk, NJ | 5.5 mi | 9,148 |
| Andover (Township), NJ | 2.7 mi | 6,172 |
| Hampton, NJ | 3 mi | 4,914 |
| Stillwater, NJ | 6.3 mi | 4,020 |
| Green, NJ | 6.6 mi | 3,651 |
| Fredon, NJ | 4.3 mi | 3,257 |
| Lafayette, NJ | 5.9 mi | 2,381 |
| Crandon Lakes, NJ | 6.5 mi | 1,221 |
| Branchville, NJ | 6 mi | 794 |
| Andover, NJ | 5.1 mi | 598 |
| Ross Corner, NJ | 4.6 mi | 209 |
…and 43 more nearby communities closest to this office.
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Newton Social Security offices: FAQs
- How many Social Security offices are in Newton?
- Newton, New Jersey has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
- Do I need an appointment at the Newton 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 Newton 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 Newton?
- The closest field office outside Newton is in East Stroudsburg, about 20 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
- Can I avoid visiting a Newton 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.