How many Social Security offices are in Franklin?

Franklin, North Carolina has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.

Do I need an appointment at the Franklin 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 Franklin 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 Franklin?

The closest field office outside Franklin is in Hendersonville, about 52 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.

Can I avoid visiting a Franklin 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 Franklin, North Carolina

1 office · Macon County

Franklin has one Social Security field office, in Macon County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 30 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: 30
people in service area: 29K
county: Macon County
to next-nearest city: 52 mi

The Franklin office on the map

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

The Franklin Social Security office

2123 Lakeside Dr Franklin, NC 28734 Mon-Fri 9am-4pm (866) 562-0738 View office →

Visiting a Franklin 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 Franklin office

Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Franklin office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 30 surrounding communities, the largest is Cullowhee (6,798 residents):

Town	Distance	Population
Cullowhee, NC	13.7 mi	6,798
Sylva, NC	14.9 mi	2,618
Bryson City, NC	17 mi	1,443
Highlands, NC	13.7 mi	1,088
Cashiers, NC	16.5 mi	728
Sky Valley, NC	14.3 mi	480
Webster, NC	13.6 mi	382
Dillard, NC	15.4 mi	335
Forest Hills, NC	12.3 mi	310
Dillsboro, NC	13.9 mi	212
Glenville, NC	13.6 mi	99
Whittier, NC	16.7 mi	n/a

…and 18 more nearby communities closest to this office.

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Franklin Social Security offices: FAQs

How many Social Security offices are in Franklin?: Franklin, North Carolina has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
Do I need an appointment at the Franklin 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 Franklin 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 Franklin?: The closest field office outside Franklin is in Hendersonville, about 52 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
Can I avoid visiting a Franklin 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.