Social Security Offices in Asheville, North Carolina
1 office ยท Buncombe County
Asheville has one Social Security field office, in Buncombe County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 25 nearby communities, and is one of North Carolina's 36 field offices. Its address, hours, phone number, and directions are below.
- office in city
- 1
- communities served
- 25
- people in service area
- 80K
- county
- Buncombe County
- to next-nearest city
- 20 mi
The Asheville office on the map
1 location, Social Security offices in Asheville. Click a pin for the address and a link.
The Asheville Social Security office
Visiting a Asheville 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.
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 Asheville 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Emma, NC | Asheville office | 3.5 mi |
| Woodfin, NC | Asheville office | 3.7 mi |
| Biltmore Forest, NC | Asheville office | 4.6 mi |
| Weaverville, NC | Asheville office | 6.9 mi |
| Swannanoa, NC | Asheville office | 7.3 mi |
| Bent Creek, NC | Asheville office | 7.7 mi |
| Royal Pines, NC | Asheville office | 8.7 mi |
| Fairview, NC | Asheville office | 9.6 mi |
| Avery Creek, NC | Asheville office | 9.9 mi |
| Black Mountain, NC | Asheville office | 11.8 mi |
| Barnardsville, NC | Asheville office | 12.9 mi |
| Montreat, NC | Asheville office | 13.1 mi |
Show all 25 nearby towns closest to this office
| Nearby town | Closest office | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mars Hill, NC | Asheville office | 15.7 mi |
| Marshall, NC | Asheville office | 16.1 mi |
| Canton, NC | Asheville office | 17.9 mi |
| West Canton, NC | Asheville office | 19 mi |
| Old Fort, NC | Asheville office | 19.7 mi |
| Clyde, NC | Asheville office | 21.9 mi |
| Lake Junaluska, NC | Asheville office | 24.7 mi |
| Burnsville, NC | Asheville office | 25.4 mi |
| Waynesville, NC | Asheville office | 26.9 mi |
| West Marion, NC | Asheville office | 28.6 mi |
| Marion, NC | Asheville office | 29.8 mi |
| Glenwood, NC | Asheville office | 30.8 mi |
| Spruce Pine, NC | Asheville office | 34 mi |
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Asheville Social Security offices: FAQs
- How many Social Security offices are in Asheville?
- Asheville, North Carolina has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
- Do I need an appointment at the Asheville 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 Asheville 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 Asheville?
- The closest field office outside Asheville is in Hendersonville, about 20 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
- Can I avoid visiting a Asheville 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.