Social Security Offices in Allentown, Pennsylvania
1 office · Lehigh County
Allentown has one Social Security field office, in Lehigh County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 60 nearby communities, and is one of Pennsylvania's 56 field offices. Its address, hours, phone number, and directions are below.
- office in city
- 1
- communities served
- 60
- people in service area
- 371K
- county
- Lehigh County
- to next-nearest city
- 4.5 mi
The Allentown office on the map
1 location, Social Security offices in Allentown. Click a pin for the address and a link.
The Allentown Social Security office
Visiting a Allentown 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 Allentown office
Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Allentown office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 60 surrounding communities, the largest is Whitehall (29,178 residents):
| Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Whitehall, PA | 4.2 mi | 29,178 |
| South Whitehall, PA | 4.5 mi | 21,135 |
| Fullerton, PA | 1.9 mi | 15,415 |
| Salisbury, PA | 2 mi | 13,622 |
| Catasauqua, PA | 3.5 mi | 6,490 |
| Dorneyville, PA | 3.5 mi | 4,707 |
| Coplay, PA | 4.8 mi | 3,426 |
| North Catasauqua, PA | 3.8 mi | 2,962 |
| Cetronia, PA | 3.6 mi | 2,844 |
| Hokendauqua, PA | 4.2 mi | 2,736 |
| Hanover, PA | 3.4 mi | 1,684 |
| Stiles, PA | 4.7 mi | 1,195 |
…and 48 more nearby communities closest to this office.
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Allentown Social Security offices: FAQs
- How many Social Security offices are in Allentown?
- Allentown, Pennsylvania has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
- Do I need an appointment at the Allentown 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 Allentown 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 Allentown?
- The closest field office outside Allentown is in Bethlehem, about 4.5 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
- Can I avoid visiting a Allentown 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.