Albemarle Social Security Office
202 Charter St, Brookwood Executive Pk, Albemarle, NC 28001
Verified against the SSA directory on May 23, 2026
The Albemarle Social Security office is one of 36 field offices in North Carolina, serving Stanly County and the surrounding area. It is the closest office for residents of Albemarle and 16 nearby communities, roughly 20,000 people. The nearest other Social Security office is in Concord, about 26 miles away.
- nearby towns served
- 16
- people in service area
- 20K
- to next-nearest office
- 26 mi
- offices in North Carolina
- 36
- county
- Stanly County
Phone
- Local:
- (866) 319-8268
- National:
- 1-800-772-1213
- TTY:
- 1-704-982-3640
Albemarle 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 (866) 319-8268 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 Albemarle office
- From north follow Highway 52 to Highway 24-27 left on 24-27 Apprx 4 miles to Brookwood Executive park on left, 202 Charter St.
- From west, follow Highway 73 Thru Downtown 2 miles to Brookwood Executive park on left, 202 Charter Street.
- From Badin, follow Highway 740 to intersection of Highway 24-27 turn left go 2 miles to Brookwood Executive park on left, 202 Charter St.
- From East(montgomery Co) follow Highway 24-27 to Brookwood Executive park on right.
- Brookwood Executive park is just before Stanly Gardens of Memory Cemetary.
Albemarle office location
Services at the Albemarle Social Security office
Staff at the Albemarle 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.
Towns served by the Albemarle office
Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Albemarle office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 16 surrounding communities, the largest is Troy (2,913 residents):
| Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Troy, NC | 14.7 mi | 2,913 |
| Norwood, NC | 9.2 mi | 2,403 |
| Oakboro, NC | 13 mi | 2,162 |
| Badin, NC | 4.5 mi | 2,034 |
| Mount Gilead, NC | 12.7 mi | 1,174 |
| Red Cross, NC | 12.6 mi | 776 |
| Misenheimer, NC | 12 mi | 644 |
| New London, NC | 7.4 mi | 616 |
| Richfield, NC | 10.1 mi | 587 |
| Ansonville, NC | 17.1 mi | 456 |
| Millingport, NC | 8.7 mi | 448 |
| Aquadale, NC | 9.3 mi | 413 |
…and 4 more nearby communities closest to this office.
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Frequently asked questions about the Albemarle office
- The Albemarle 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 Albemarle office?
- Since 2025, the Social Security Administration asks most visitors to schedule an appointment before visiting a field office. Call (866) 319-8268 or 1-800-772-1213 to book one and reduce your wait.
- You can reach the office at (866) 319-8268 (TTY 1-704-982-3640), or use the SSA national line at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), Monday to Friday.
- Besides Albemarle, this is the closest office for about 16 surrounding communities, including Badin, New London, Millingport, Norwood, Aquadale. There's a full list of nearby towns and distances on this page.
- The next-closest field office is in Concord, about 26 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.