Social Security Offices in Wilmington, North Carolina
1 office · New Hanover County
Wilmington has one Social Security field office, in New Hanover County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 49 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
- 49
- people in service area
- 180K
- county
- New Hanover County
- to next-nearest city
- 45 mi
The Wilmington office on the map
1 location, Social Security offices in Wilmington. Click a pin for the address and a link.
The Wilmington Social Security office
Visiting a Wilmington 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 Wilmington office
Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Wilmington office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 49 surrounding communities, the largest is Leland (25,974 residents):
| Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Leland, NC | 7.2 mi | 25,974 |
| Murraysville, NC | 7.1 mi | 16,174 |
| Myrtle Grove, NC | 6.3 mi | 11,921 |
| Ogden, NC | 7.3 mi | 9,071 |
| Kings Grant, NC | 5 mi | 8,596 |
| Silver Lake, NC | 4.8 mi | 6,146 |
| Northchase, NC | 6.9 mi | 4,987 |
| Wrightsboro, NC | 4.9 mi | 4,788 |
| Belville, NC | 2.4 mi | 2,447 |
| Navassa, NC | 5.3 mi | 1,525 |
| Hightsville, NC | 3.6 mi | 823 |
| Blue Clay Farms, NC | 6 mi | 52 |
…and 37 more nearby communities closest to this office.
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Wilmington Social Security offices: FAQs
- How many Social Security offices are in Wilmington?
- Wilmington, North Carolina has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
- Do I need an appointment at the Wilmington 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 Wilmington 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 Wilmington?
- The closest field office outside Wilmington is in Whiteville, about 45 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
- Can I avoid visiting a Wilmington 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.