Social Security Offices in Hickory, North Carolina
1 office · Burke County / Caldwell County / Catawba County
Hickory has one Social Security field office, in Burke County / Caldwell County / Catawba County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 28 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
- 28
- people in service area
- 125K
- county
- Burke County / Caldwell County / Catawba County
- to next-nearest city
- 29 mi
The Hickory office on the map
1 location, Social Security offices in Hickory. Click a pin for the address and a link.
The Hickory Social Security office
Visiting a Hickory 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 Hickory office
Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Hickory office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 28 surrounding communities, the largest is St. Stephens (9,298 residents):
| Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| St. Stephens, NC | 5.3 mi | 9,298 |
| Long View, NC | 2 mi | 5,125 |
| Sawmills, NC | 8.2 mi | 5,036 |
| Granite Falls, NC | 5 mi | 4,927 |
| Bethlehem, NC | 6.4 mi | 3,959 |
| Mountain View, NC | 4.4 mi | 3,776 |
| Icard, NC | 6 mi | 2,119 |
| Hildebran, NC | 3.9 mi | 1,674 |
| Connelly Springs, NC | 8.3 mi | 1,523 |
| Northlakes, NC | 2.4 mi | 1,304 |
| Rhodhiss, NC | 4 mi | 987 |
| Brookford, NC | 3.1 mi | 444 |
…and 16 more nearby communities closest to this office.
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Hickory Social Security offices: FAQs
- How many Social Security offices are in Hickory?
- Hickory, North Carolina has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
- Do I need an appointment at the Hickory 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 Hickory 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 Hickory?
- The closest field office outside Hickory is in Wilkesboro, about 29 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
- Can I avoid visiting a Hickory 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.