Social Security Offices in Poughkeepsie, New York
1 office · Dutchess County
Poughkeepsie has one Social Security field office, in Dutchess County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 88 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
- 88
- people in service area
- 562K
- county
- Dutchess County
- to next-nearest city
- 28 mi
The Poughkeepsie office on the map
1 location, Social Security offices in Poughkeepsie. Click a pin for the address and a link.
The Poughkeepsie Social Security office
Visiting a Poughkeepsie 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 Poughkeepsie office
Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Poughkeepsie office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 88 surrounding communities, the largest is Poughkeepsie (Town) (45,811 residents):
| Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Poughkeepsie (Town), NY | 2.6 mi | 45,811 |
| Lloyd, NY | 3.6 mi | 11,266 |
| Highland, NY | 2.2 mi | 6,019 |
| Fairview, NY | 1.5 mi | 5,693 |
| Spackenkill, NY | 3.3 mi | 4,090 |
| Red Oaks Mill, NY | 4.2 mi | 3,913 |
| Arlington, NY | 1.6 mi | 2,686 |
| Vassar College, NY | 2 mi | 2,617 |
| Marist College, NY | 1.4 mi | 2,073 |
| Milton, NY | 3.4 mi | 1,447 |
| MacDonnell Heights, NY | 3.3 mi | 1,283 |
| Titusville, NY | 3.6 mi | 531 |
…and 76 more nearby communities closest to this office.
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Poughkeepsie Social Security offices: FAQs
- How many Social Security offices are in Poughkeepsie?
- Poughkeepsie, New York has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
- Do I need an appointment at the Poughkeepsie 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 Poughkeepsie 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 Poughkeepsie?
- The closest field office outside Poughkeepsie is in Middletown, about 28 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
- Can I avoid visiting a Poughkeepsie 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.