How many Social Security offices are in Ithaca?

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

Do I need an appointment at the Ithaca 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 Ithaca 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 Ithaca?

The closest field office outside Ithaca is in Horseheads, about 27 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.

Can I avoid visiting a Ithaca 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 Ithaca, New York

1 office · Tompkins County

Ithaca has one Social Security field office, in Tompkins County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 66 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: 66
people in service area: 193K
county: Tompkins County
to next-nearest city: 27 mi

The Ithaca office on the map

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

The Ithaca Social Security office

127 W State Street, 2nd Fl Ithaca, NY 14850 Mon-Fri 9am-4pm (866) 706-8289 View office →

Visiting a Ithaca 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 Ithaca office

Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Ithaca office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 66 surrounding communities, the largest is Ithaca (Town) (21,802 residents):

Town	Distance	Population
Ithaca (Town), NY	2.7 mi	21,802
South Hill, NY	0.7 mi	6,503
Cayuga Heights, NY	1.6 mi	4,004
Lansing, NY	3.3 mi	3,990
Enfield, NY	6.1 mi	3,359
Northeast Ithaca, NY	2.8 mi	2,763
East Ithaca, NY	1.1 mi	2,169
Northwest Ithaca, NY	2.2 mi	2,092
Forest Home, NY	1.9 mi	877
Varna, NY	3.4 mi	684
Brooktondale, NY	6.7 mi	590
Danby (CDP), NY	6.1 mi	199

…and 54 more nearby communities closest to this office.

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Ithaca Social Security offices: FAQs

How many Social Security offices are in Ithaca?: Ithaca, New York has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
Do I need an appointment at the Ithaca 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 Ithaca 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 Ithaca?: The closest field office outside Ithaca is in Horseheads, about 27 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
Can I avoid visiting a Ithaca 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.