How many Social Security offices are in Dunkirk?

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

Do I need an appointment at the Dunkirk 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 Dunkirk 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 Dunkirk?

The closest field office outside Dunkirk is in Jamestown, about 28 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.

Can I avoid visiting a Dunkirk 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 Dunkirk, New York

1 office · Chautauqua County

Dunkirk has one Social Security field office, in Chautauqua County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 30 nearby communities, and is one of New York's 67 field offices. Its address, hours, phone number, and directions are below.

office in city: 1
communities served: 30
people in service area: 80K
county: Chautauqua County
to next-nearest city: 28 mi

The Dunkirk office on the map

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

The Dunkirk Social Security office

437 Main St, Suite 2 Dunkirk, NY 14048 Mon-Fri 9am-4pm (888) 862-2139 View office →

Visiting a Dunkirk 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 Dunkirk office

Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Dunkirk office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 30 surrounding communities, the largest is Pomfret (13,150 residents):

Town	Distance	Population
Pomfret, NY	5.2 mi	13,150
Fredonia, NY	3 mi	9,809
Hanover, NY	10.9 mi	6,893
Portland, NY	10.3 mi	4,344
Silver Creek, NY	9.3 mi	2,613
Sheridan, NY	5.3 mi	2,544
Brocton, NY	8.7 mi	1,326
Dunkirk (Town), NY	1 mi	1,248
Arkwright, NY	7.7 mi	999
Forestville, NY	7.8 mi	820
Cassadaga, NY	9.7 mi	564
Sunset Bay, NY	11.4 mi	429

…and 18 more nearby communities closest to this office.

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Dunkirk Social Security offices: FAQs

How many Social Security offices are in Dunkirk?: Dunkirk, New York has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
Do I need an appointment at the Dunkirk 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 Dunkirk 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 Dunkirk?: The closest field office outside Dunkirk is in Jamestown, about 28 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
Can I avoid visiting a Dunkirk 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.