Social Security Offices in Asheville, North Carolina
1 office · 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.
Towns served by the Asheville office
Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Asheville office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 25 surrounding communities, the largest is Black Mountain (8,452 residents):
| Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Black Mountain, NC | 11.8 mi | 8,452 |
| Woodfin, NC | 3.7 mi | 8,010 |
| Weaverville, NC | 6.9 mi | 4,631 |
| Royal Pines, NC | 8.7 mi | 4,499 |
| Swannanoa, NC | 7.3 mi | 4,360 |
| Avery Creek, NC | 9.9 mi | 3,256 |
| Fairview, NC | 9.6 mi | 2,741 |
| Emma, NC | 3.5 mi | 2,532 |
| Bent Creek, NC | 7.7 mi | 1,652 |
| Biltmore Forest, NC | 4.6 mi | 1,417 |
| Montreat, NC | 13.1 mi | 877 |
| Barnardsville, NC | 12.9 mi | 742 |
…and 13 more nearby communities closest to this office.
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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.