Social Security Offices in Horseheads, New York
1 office · Chemung County
Horseheads has one Social Security field office, in Chemung County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 33 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
- 33
- people in service area
- 134K
- county
- Chemung County
- to next-nearest city
- 8.8 mi
The Horseheads office on the map
1 location, Social Security offices in Horseheads. Click a pin for the address and a link.
The Horseheads Social Security office
Visiting a Horseheads 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 Horseheads office
Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Horseheads office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 33 surrounding communities, the largest is Elmira (26,299 residents):
| Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Elmira, NY | 6.2 mi | 26,299 |
| Horseheads (Town), NY | 5.1 mi | 19,069 |
| Big Flats, NY | 2.4 mi | 7,679 |
| Elmira (Town), NY | 6.9 mi | 6,740 |
| Big Flats (CDP), NY | 3.5 mi | 5,523 |
| West Elmira, NY | 6.1 mi | 4,745 |
| Elmira Heights, NY | 3.7 mi | 3,881 |
| Veteran, NY | 7.3 mi | 3,302 |
| Horseheads North, NY | 4.5 mi | 2,569 |
| Catlin, NY | 4.9 mi | 2,510 |
| Breesport, NY | 7.4 mi | 873 |
| Pine Valley, NY | 4.7 mi | 493 |
…and 21 more nearby communities closest to this office.
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Horseheads Social Security offices: FAQs
- How many Social Security offices are in Horseheads?
- Horseheads, New York has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
- Do I need an appointment at the Horseheads 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 Horseheads 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 Horseheads?
- The closest field office outside Horseheads is in Corning, about 8.8 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
- Can I avoid visiting a Horseheads 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.