Social Security Offices in Olean, New York
1 office · Cattaraugus County
Olean has one Social Security field office, in Cattaraugus County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 124 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
- 124
- people in service area
- 171K
- county
- Cattaraugus County
- to next-nearest city
- 42 mi
The Olean office on the map
1 location, Social Security offices in Olean. Click a pin for the address and a link.
The Olean Social Security office
Visiting a Olean 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 Olean office
Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Olean office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 124 surrounding communities, the largest is Allegany (Town) (7,324 residents):
| Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Allegany (Town), NY | 5.3 mi | 7,324 |
| Portville (Town), NY | 4.4 mi | 3,480 |
| Hinsdale, NY | 6.8 mi | 2,110 |
| St. Bonaventure, NY | 2.3 mi | 2,015 |
| Olean (Town), NY | 1.3 mi | 1,873 |
| Genesee, NY | 9.8 mi | 1,635 |
| Allegany, NY | 3.3 mi | 1,582 |
| Otto, NY | 9.7 mi | 1,485 |
| Weston Mills, NY | 3 mi | 1,297 |
| Clarksville, NY | 10.3 mi | 973 |
| Portville, NY | 5.4 mi | 907 |
| Eldred, NY | 8.7 mi | 747 |
…and 112 more nearby communities closest to this office.
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Olean Social Security offices: FAQs
- How many Social Security offices are in Olean?
- Olean, New York has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
- Do I need an appointment at the Olean 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 Olean 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 Olean?
- The closest field office outside Olean is in Jamestown, about 42 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
- Can I avoid visiting a Olean 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.