How many Social Security offices are in Kinston?

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

Do I need an appointment at the Kinston 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 Kinston 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 Kinston?

The closest field office outside Kinston is in Goldsboro, about 21 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.

Can I avoid visiting a Kinston 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 Kinston, North Carolina

1 office · Lenoir County

Kinston has one Social Security field office, in Lenoir County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 14 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: 14
people in service area: 13K
county: Lenoir County
to next-nearest city: 21 mi

The Kinston office on the map

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

The Kinston Social Security office

2559 N Queen St Kinston, NC 28501 Mon-Fri 9am-4pm (866) 593-5671 View office →

Visiting a Kinston 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 Kinston office

Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Kinston office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 14 surrounding communities, the largest is Grifton (2,467 residents):

Town	Distance	Population
Grifton, NC	9.7 mi	2,467
Richlands, NC	27.4 mi	2,302
Snow Hill, NC	12.3 mi	1,539
Maury, NC	13 mi	1,362
Beulaville, NC	27.9 mi	1,114
Potters Hill, NC	23.7 mi	755
Jackson Heights, NC	5.8 mi	714
Deep Run, NC	12.5 mi	537
Pink Hill, NC	19.1 mi	457
Hookerton, NC	9 mi	438
Dover, NC	9.6 mi	342
Graingers, NC	4.2 mi	64

…and 2 more nearby communities closest to this office.

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Kinston Social Security offices: FAQs

How many Social Security offices are in Kinston?: Kinston, North Carolina has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
Do I need an appointment at the Kinston 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 Kinston 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 Kinston?: The closest field office outside Kinston is in Goldsboro, about 21 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
Can I avoid visiting a Kinston 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.