What are the hours of the Asheville Social Security office?

The Asheville 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 Asheville office?

Since 2025, the Social Security Administration asks most visitors to schedule an appointment before visiting a field office. Call (866) 572-8361 or 1-800-772-1213 to book one and reduce your wait.

What is the phone number for the Asheville Social Security office?

You can reach the office at (866) 572-8361 (TTY 1-828-258-8135), or use the SSA national line at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), Monday to Friday.

Which towns does the Asheville Social Security office serve?

Besides Asheville, this is the closest office for about 25 surrounding communities, including Emma, Woodfin, Biltmore Forest, Weaverville, Swannanoa. There's a full list of nearby towns and distances on this page.

Is there another Social Security office near Asheville?

The next-closest field office is in Hendersonville, about 20 miles away. Other nearby offices are listed on this page with their distances.

Can I replace my Social Security card without visiting the Asheville office?

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.

Asheville Social Security Office

800 Centre Park Drive, Asheville, NC 28805

Verified against the SSA directory on May 23, 2026

The Asheville Social Security office is one of 36 field offices in North Carolina, serving Buncombe County and the surrounding area. It is the closest office for residents of Asheville and 25 nearby communities, roughly 80,000 people. The nearest other Social Security office is in Hendersonville, about 20 miles away.

nearby towns served: 25
people in service area: 80K
to next-nearest office: 20 mi
offices in North Carolina: 36
county: Buncombe County

Address

800 Centre Park Drive
Asheville, NC 28805

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Phone

Local:: (866) 572-8361
National:: 1-800-772-1213
TTY:: 1-828-258-8135

Asheville office hours

Hours below

Open 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) 572-8361 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 Asheville office

From east- take exit 6 (Tunnel Road, Chunns Cove Road) off interstate I-240.
Turn right on Chunns Cove Road.
And an immediate right onto the Piney Mtn Road.
The office is in Centre park on the left.
From west-take exit 6 ( Tunnel Road) off interstate I-240.
Turn right on Tunnel Road.
Turn right Again onto Chunns Cove Road.
Go under the Interstatebridge and turn right onto Piney Mtn.
Road.
The office is in Centre park on the left.

Asheville office location

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Services at the Asheville Social Security office

Staff at the Asheville 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 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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Frequently asked questions about the Asheville office

What are the hours of the Asheville Social Security office?: The Asheville 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 Asheville office?: Since 2025, the Social Security Administration asks most visitors to schedule an appointment before visiting a field office. Call (866) 572-8361 or 1-800-772-1213 to book one and reduce your wait.
What is the phone number for the Asheville Social Security office?: You can reach the office at (866) 572-8361 (TTY 1-828-258-8135), or use the SSA national line at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), Monday to Friday.
Which towns does the Asheville Social Security office serve?: Besides Asheville, this is the closest office for about 25 surrounding communities, including Emma, Woodfin, Biltmore Forest, Weaverville, Swannanoa. There's a full list of nearby towns and distances on this page.
Is there another Social Security office near Asheville?: The next-closest field office is in Hendersonville, about 20 miles away. Other nearby offices are listed on this page with their distances.
Can I replace my Social Security card without visiting the Asheville office?: 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.