Poughkeepsie, NY Social Security office at 4 Academy St, 12601
4 Academy St, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Verified against the SSA directory on June 2, 2026
The Poughkeepsie Social Security office is one of 67 field offices in New York, serving Dutchess County and the surrounding area. It is the closest office for residents of Poughkeepsie and 88 nearby communities, roughly 562,000 people. The nearest other Social Security office is in Middletown, about 28 miles away.
- nearby towns served
- 88
- people in service area
- 562K
- to next-nearest office
- 28 mi
- offices in New York
- 67
- county
- Dutchess County
Phone
- Local:
- (877) 405-6747
- National:
- 1-800-772-1213
- TTY:
- 1-845-454-1540
Poughkeepsie office hours
Hours belowOpen 9am-4pm, Monday to Friday. Closed weekends and federal holidays.
| Monday | 9am to 4pm |
| Tuesday | 9am to 4pm |
| Wednesday | 9am to 4pm |
| Thursday | 9am to 4pm |
| Friday | 9am to 4pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Before you visit
- Most services now require an appointment. Call ahead at (877) 405-6747 or 1-800-772-1213 to book one.
- Bring a photo ID and your Social Security number.
- Bring original documents for your request, for a new or replacement card, proof of identity and citizenship or immigration status.
- Many tasks don't need a visit: replace a card, get a benefit letter, or update direct deposit online at ssa.gov.
Directions to the Poughkeepsie office
- The office is located 2 blocks east of Columbus drive (east-west Arteria L) on the right side of the Street.
- Municipal parking is located to the left of the office on Catherine Street and to the right of the office 1 block south on Cannon Street.
- Directions from Route 44/55 to take the Arter Ial to Catherine Street, turn left.
- The office is located 2 blocks Sout H (straight Ahead) on the Corners of Main and Academy Streets.
- Direction S from Route to 9, take the Main Street exit and turn right.
Poughkeepsie office location
Services at the Poughkeepsie Social Security office
Staff at the Poughkeepsie office handle the full range of Social Security business, including:
- Apply for a new or replacement Social Security card
- Apply for retirement, disability (SSDI), or SSI benefits
- Change your name on your Social Security record
- Update direct deposit and mailing address
- Request proof of benefits or a benefit verification letter
- Get help enrolling in Medicare
- Check the status of an application or appeal
Want to prepare first? See our guides on getting an award letter, checking your earnings record, and when to claim retirement.
Closest Social Security office for nearby towns
These nearby towns do not have a separate active Social Security office page here. Based on town and office coordinates, the Poughkeepsie office is the closest active office listed for them. Use this page for the office address, hours, phone number, and directions.
| Nearby town | Closest office | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Marist College, NY | Poughkeepsie office | 1.4 mi |
| Fairview, NY | Poughkeepsie office | 1.5 mi |
| Arlington, NY | Poughkeepsie office | 1.6 mi |
| Vassar College, NY | Poughkeepsie office | 2 mi |
| Poughkeepsie (Town), NY | Poughkeepsie office | 2.6 mi |
| MacDonnell Heights, NY | Poughkeepsie office | 3.3 mi |
| Spackenkill, NY | Poughkeepsie office | 3.3 mi |
| Lloyd, NY | Poughkeepsie office | 3.6 mi |
| Titusville, NY | Poughkeepsie office | 3.6 mi |
| Red Oaks Mill, NY | Poughkeepsie office | 4.2 mi |
| Crown Heights, NY | Poughkeepsie office | 4.6 mi |
| Haviland, NY | Poughkeepsie office | 4.6 mi |
Show all 84 nearby towns closest to this office
| Nearby town | Closest office | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Marlborough, NY | Poughkeepsie office | 5.6 mi |
| Hyde Park CDP, NY | Poughkeepsie office | 5.7 mi |
| Pleasant Valley CDP, NY | Poughkeepsie office | 6.1 mi |
| New Hackensack, NY | Poughkeepsie office | 6.2 mi |
| Clintondale, NY | Poughkeepsie office | 6.5 mi |
| Lagrange, NY | Poughkeepsie office | 6.8 mi |
| Freedom Plains, NY | Poughkeepsie office | 6.9 mi |
| Marlboro, NY | Poughkeepsie office | 7.1 mi |
| Myers Corner, NY | Poughkeepsie office | 7.2 mi |
| Wappingers Falls, NY | Poughkeepsie office | 7.4 mi |
| Hyde Park, NY | Poughkeepsie office | 7.8 mi |
| Pleasant Valley, NY | Poughkeepsie office | 7.8 mi |
| New Hamburg, NY | Poughkeepsie office | 8 mi |
| Wappinger, NY | Poughkeepsie office | 8.2 mi |
| Plattekill, NY | Poughkeepsie office | 8.3 mi |
| New Paltz, NY | Poughkeepsie office | 8.8 mi |
| Hillside Lake, NY | Poughkeepsie office | 9 mi |
| New Paltz Town, NY | Poughkeepsie office | 9.4 mi |
| Esopus, NY | Poughkeepsie office | 9.5 mi |
| Plattekill CDP, NY | Poughkeepsie office | 9.7 mi |
| Salt Point, NY | Poughkeepsie office | 9.9 mi |
| Hopewell Junction, NY | Poughkeepsie office | 10.2 mi |
| Staatsburg, NY | Poughkeepsie office | 10.2 mi |
| Rifton, NY | Poughkeepsie office | 10.9 mi |
| Chelsea Cove, NY | Poughkeepsie office | 11.1 mi |
| Brinckerhoff, NY | Poughkeepsie office | 11.4 mi |
| Tillson, NY | Poughkeepsie office | 11.4 mi |
| Fishkill, NY | Poughkeepsie office | 11.6 mi |
| Gardiner CDP, NY | Poughkeepsie office | 11.7 mi |
| Merritt Park, NY | Poughkeepsie office | 11.7 mi |
| Union Vale, NY | Poughkeepsie office | 11.9 mi |
| Newburgh Town, NY | Poughkeepsie office | 12.1 mi |
| Balmville, NY | Poughkeepsie office | 12.5 mi |
| East Fishkill, NY | Poughkeepsie office | 12.6 mi |
| Rosendale CDP, NY | Poughkeepsie office | 12.6 mi |
| Rosendale, NY | Poughkeepsie office | 12.7 mi |
| Fishkill Town, NY | Poughkeepsie office | 12.9 mi |
| Millbrook, NY | Poughkeepsie office | 13.3 mi |
| High Falls, NY | Poughkeepsie office | 13.4 mi |
| Gardiner, NY | Poughkeepsie office | 13.5 mi |
| Beekman, NY | Poughkeepsie office | 13.6 mi |
| Beacon, NY | Poughkeepsie office | 13.8 mi |
| Gardnertown, NY | Poughkeepsie office | 13.8 mi |
| Port Ewen, NY | Poughkeepsie office | 14.2 mi |
| Washington, NY | Poughkeepsie office | 14.2 mi |
| Orange Lake, NY | Poughkeepsie office | 14.3 mi |
| Newburgh, NY | Poughkeepsie office | 14.4 mi |
| Rhinecliff, NY | Poughkeepsie office | 15 mi |
| Stone Ridge, NY | Poughkeepsie office | 15.1 mi |
| Rhinebeck, NY | Poughkeepsie office | 15.5 mi |
| Rhinebeck Town, NY | Poughkeepsie office | 15.5 mi |
| Hillside, NY | Poughkeepsie office | 15.9 mi |
| Kingston, NY | Poughkeepsie office | 15.9 mi |
| Accord, NY | Poughkeepsie office | 16.6 mi |
| Hurley CDP, NY | Poughkeepsie office | 16.8 mi |
| Marbletown, NY | Poughkeepsie office | 17 mi |
| East Kingston, NY | Poughkeepsie office | 17.5 mi |
| Lincoln Park, NY | Poughkeepsie office | 17.5 mi |
| Dover Plains, NY | Poughkeepsie office | 18.2 mi |
| Dover, NY | Poughkeepsie office | 18.5 mi |
| Stanford, NY | Poughkeepsie office | 18.8 mi |
| Ulster, NY | Poughkeepsie office | 19 mi |
| Kerhonkson, NY | Poughkeepsie office | 19.8 mi |
| Lake Katrine, NY | Poughkeepsie office | 19.8 mi |
| Kingston Town, NY | Poughkeepsie office | 19.9 mi |
| Wassaic, NY | Poughkeepsie office | 20.2 mi |
| Hurley, NY | Poughkeepsie office | 20.4 mi |
| Amenia, NY | Poughkeepsie office | 20.9 mi |
| Amenia CDP, NY | Poughkeepsie office | 21.6 mi |
| West Hurley, NY | Poughkeepsie office | 22.3 mi |
| Shokan, NY | Poughkeepsie office | 23.8 mi |
| Olive, NY | Poughkeepsie office | 24.3 mi |
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Frequently asked questions about the Poughkeepsie office
- The Poughkeepsie office is generally open 9am to 4pm, Monday through Friday, and closed on weekends and federal holidays. The live status and full weekly hours are at the top of this page, call ahead, as hours can change.
- Do I need an appointment at the Poughkeepsie office?
- Since 2025, the Social Security Administration asks most visitors to schedule an appointment before visiting a field office. Call (877) 405-6747 or 1-800-772-1213 to book one and reduce your wait.
- You can reach the office at (877) 405-6747 (TTY 1-845-454-1540), or use the SSA national line at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), Monday to Friday.
- Besides Poughkeepsie, this is the closest office for about 88 surrounding communities, including Marist College, Fairview, Arlington, Vassar College, Highland. There's a full list of nearby towns and distances on this page.
- The next-closest field office is in Middletown, about 28 miles away. Other nearby offices are listed on this page with their distances.
- In most states you can request a replacement card online with a free my Social Security account at ssa.gov, no office visit needed. You can also check applications, request benefit letters, and update direct deposit there.