Social Security Offices in Winston Salem, North Carolina
1 office · Forsyth County
Winston Salem has one Social Security field office, in Forsyth 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
- 123K
- county
- Forsyth County
- to next-nearest city
- 21 mi
The Winston Salem office on the map
1 location, Social Security offices in Winston Salem. Click a pin for the address and a link.
The Winston Salem Social Security office
Visiting a Winston Salem 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 Winston Salem office
Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Winston Salem office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 20 surrounding communities, the largest is Kernersville (26,793 residents):
| Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Kernersville, NC | 10.4 mi | 26,793 |
| Clemmons, NC | 7.4 mi | 21,517 |
| Lewisville, NC | 8.8 mi | 13,602 |
| Walkertown, NC | 9.6 mi | 5,781 |
| Midway, NC | 8.5 mi | 4,814 |
| Rural Hall, NC | 11.8 mi | 3,413 |
| Bermuda Run, NC | 9.9 mi | 3,141 |
| Wallburg, NC | 8.2 mi | 3,107 |
| Welcome, NC | 11.6 mi | 3,050 |
| Tobaccoville, NC | 11.9 mi | 2,622 |
| Advance, NC | 12 mi | 1,135 |
| Bethania, NC | 8.7 mi | 346 |
…and 8 more nearby communities closest to this office.
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Winston Salem Social Security offices: FAQs
- How many Social Security offices are in Winston Salem?
- Winston Salem, North Carolina has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
- Do I need an appointment at the Winston Salem 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 Winston Salem 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 Winston Salem?
- The closest field office outside Winston Salem is in Greensboro, about 21 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
- Can I avoid visiting a Winston Salem 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.