Social Security Offices in Altoona, Pennsylvania
1 office · Blair County
Altoona has one Social Security field office, in Blair County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 183 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
- 183
- people in service area
- 181K
- county
- Blair County
- to next-nearest city
- 29 mi
The Altoona office on the map
1 location, Social Security offices in Altoona. Click a pin for the address and a link.
The Altoona Social Security office
Visiting a Altoona 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 Altoona office
Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Altoona office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 183 surrounding communities, the largest is Logan (12,227 residents):
| Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Logan, PA | 2.9 mi | 12,227 |
| Greenwood, PA | 3.9 mi | 3,597 |
| Lakemont, PA | 1.5 mi | 1,803 |
| Cross Keys, PA | 3.5 mi | 571 |
| Sylvan Hills, PA | 3.3 mi | 539 |
| Eldorado, PA | 1.7 mi | 518 |
| Newburg, PA | 2.4 mi | 273 |
| Mill Run, PA | 2 mi | 202 |
| Carson Valley, PA | 3.8 mi | 140 |
| Red Hill, PA | 3.2 mi | 104 |
| Frankstown, PA | 4.2 mi | 74 |
| Canan Station, PA | 2.7 mi | 8 |
…and 171 more nearby communities closest to this office.
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Altoona Social Security offices: FAQs
- How many Social Security offices are in Altoona?
- Altoona, Pennsylvania has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
- Do I need an appointment at the Altoona 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 Altoona 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 Altoona?
- The closest field office outside Altoona is in Johnstown, about 29 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
- Can I avoid visiting a Altoona 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.