How many Social Security offices are in Union?

Union, New Jersey has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.

Do I need an appointment at the Union 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 Union 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 Union?

The closest field office outside Union is in Newark, about 4.5 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.

Can I avoid visiting a Union 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.

Social Security Offices in Union, New Jersey

1 office · Union County

Union has one Social Security field office, in Union County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 21 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: 21
people in service area: 447K
county: Union County
to next-nearest city: 4.5 mi

The Union office on the map

1 location, Social Security offices in Union. Click a pin for the address and a link.

The Union Social Security office

855 Lehigh Ave Union, NJ 07083 Mon-Fri 9am-4pm (877) 803-6306 View office →

Visiting a Union 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 Union office

Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Union office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 21 surrounding communities, the largest is Elizabeth (135,407 residents):

Town	Distance	Population
Elizabeth, NJ	2.1 mi	135,407
Union (Township), NJ	1.6 mi	59,800
Linden, NJ	4.1 mi	43,594
Cranford (Township), NJ	3.6 mi	23,983
Roselle, NJ	1.6 mi	22,432
Hillside, NJ	1.2 mi	22,180
Roselle Park, NJ	1.6 mi	13,911
Kenilworth, NJ	2.5 mi	8,335
Vauxhall, NJ	3.2 mi	5,677
Cranford, NJ	3.4 mi	2,008
Kean University, NJ	0.6 mi	1,187
Connecticut Farms, NJ	1.6 mi	566

…and 9 more nearby communities closest to this office.

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Union Social Security offices: FAQs

How many Social Security offices are in Union?: Union, New Jersey has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
Do I need an appointment at the Union 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 Union 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 Union?: The closest field office outside Union is in Newark, about 4.5 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
Can I avoid visiting a Union 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.