Social Security Offices in Wilkesboro, North Carolina
1 office · Wilkes County
Wilkesboro has one Social Security field office, in Wilkes County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 20 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
- 20
- people in service area
- 51K
- county
- Wilkes County
- to next-nearest city
- 29 mi
The Wilkesboro office on the map
1 location, Social Security offices in Wilkesboro. Click a pin for the address and a link.
The Wilkesboro Social Security office
Visiting a Wilkesboro 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 Wilkesboro office
Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Wilkesboro office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 20 surrounding communities, the largest is North Wilkesboro (4,239 residents):
| Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| North Wilkesboro, NC | 2.7 mi | 4,239 |
| Elkin, NC | 21 mi | 4,060 |
| Cricket, NC | 2.3 mi | 2,453 |
| Taylorsville, NC | 15 mi | 2,320 |
| Jonesville, NC | 20.5 mi | 2,314 |
| Moravian Falls, NC | 2.9 mi | 2,074 |
| Mulberry, NC | 7 mi | 2,055 |
| Fairplains, NC | 4.6 mi | 1,757 |
| Millers Creek, NC | 4.4 mi | 1,461 |
| Hays, NC | 8.7 mi | 1,360 |
| Pleasant Hill, NC | 18.9 mi | 808 |
| Ronda, NC | 14.9 mi | 439 |
…and 8 more nearby communities closest to this office.
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Wilkesboro Social Security offices: FAQs
- How many Social Security offices are in Wilkesboro?
- Wilkesboro, North Carolina has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
- Do I need an appointment at the Wilkesboro 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 Wilkesboro 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 Wilkesboro?
- The closest field office outside Wilkesboro is in Hickory, about 29 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
- Can I avoid visiting a Wilkesboro 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.