How many Social Security offices are in Riverhead?

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

Do I need an appointment at the Riverhead 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 Riverhead 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 Riverhead?

The closest field office outside Riverhead is in Patchogue, about 21 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.

Can I avoid visiting a Riverhead 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 Riverhead, New York

1 office · Suffolk County

Riverhead has one Social Security field office, in Suffolk County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 51 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: 51
people in service area: 239K
county: Suffolk County
to next-nearest city: 21 mi

The Riverhead office on the map

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

The Riverhead Social Security office

526 East Main Street Riverhead, NY 11901 Mon-Fri 9am-4pm (888) 397-9819 View office →

Visiting a Riverhead 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 Riverhead office

Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Riverhead office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 51 surrounding communities, the largest is Riverhead (CDP) (13,879 residents):

Town	Distance	Population
Riverhead (CDP), NY	0.4 mi	13,879
Calverton, NY	4.7 mi	5,280
Flanders, NY	2.3 mi	5,170
East Quogue, NY	6.7 mi	5,053
Westhampton, NY	6.6 mi	3,105
Baiting Hollow, NY	5.3 mi	2,839
Riverside, NY	2.9 mi	2,610
Aquebogue, NY	2.3 mi	1,996
Northampton, NY	2.7 mi	1,627
Northville, NY	4 mi	1,607
Jamesport, NY	4.4 mi	1,046
Laurel, NY	6 mi	850

…and 39 more nearby communities closest to this office.

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Riverhead Social Security offices: FAQs

How many Social Security offices are in Riverhead?: Riverhead, New York has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
Do I need an appointment at the Riverhead 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 Riverhead 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 Riverhead?: The closest field office outside Riverhead is in Patchogue, about 21 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
Can I avoid visiting a Riverhead 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.