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Altoona, PA Social Security office at 303 Cayuga Ave, 16602

303 Cayuga Ave, Altoona, PA 16602

Verified against the SSA directory on July 2, 2026

The Altoona Social Security office is one of 56 field offices in Pennsylvania, serving Blair County and the surrounding area. It is the closest office for residents of Altoona and 183 nearby communities, roughly 181,000 people. The nearest other Social Security office is in Johnstown, about 29 miles away.

nearby towns served
183
people in service area
181K
to next-nearest office
29 mi
offices in Pennsylvania
56
county
Blair County

Address

303 Cayuga Ave
Altoona, PA 16602

Get directions

Phone

National:
1-800-772-1213
TTY:
1-800-325-0778
Fax: (833) 950-3181

Altoona office hours

Hours below

Open 9am-4pm, Monday to Friday. Closed weekends and federal holidays.

Monday 9am to 4pm
Tuesday 9am to 4pm
Wednesday 9am to 4pm
Thursday 9am to 4pm
Friday 9am to 4pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Before you visit

  • Most services now require an appointment. Call ahead at (888) 245-5368 or 1-800-772-1213 to book one.
  • Bring a photo ID and your Social Security number.
  • Bring original documents for your request, for a new or replacement card, proof of identity and citizenship or immigration status.
  • Many tasks don't need a visit: replace a card, get a benefit letter, or update direct deposit online at ssa.gov.

Directions to the Altoona office

  • Take I-99 to Frankstown Road exit.
  • Make A right on Pleasant Valley Boulevard an D then A left on Cayuga Avenue.
  • Proceed to the Top of the Hill and make A right turn after the Pleasant Valley Elementary School sign.
  • The office will be the first building on the left.

Altoona office location

40.49124, -78.40358 View on OpenStreetMap →

Services at the Altoona Social Security office

Staff at the Altoona office handle the full range of Social Security business, including:

  • Apply for a new or replacement Social Security card
  • Apply for retirement, disability (SSDI), or SSI benefits
  • Change your name on your Social Security record
  • Update direct deposit and mailing address
  • Request proof of benefits or a benefit verification letter
  • Get help enrolling in Medicare
  • Check the status of an application or appeal

Want to prepare first? See our guides on getting an award letter, checking your earnings record, and when to claim retirement.

Closest Social Security office for nearby towns

These nearby towns do not have a separate active Social Security office page here. Based on town and office coordinates, the Altoona office is the closest active office listed for them. Use this page for the office address, hours, phone number, and directions.

Nearby town Closest office Distance
Lakemont, PA Altoona office 1.5 mi
Eldorado, PA Altoona office 1.7 mi
Mill Run, PA Altoona office 2 mi
Newburg, PA Altoona office 2.4 mi
Canan Station, PA Altoona office 2.7 mi
Logan, PA Altoona office 2.9 mi
Red Hill, PA Altoona office 3.2 mi
Sylvan Hills, PA Altoona office 3.3 mi
Cross Keys, PA Altoona office 3.5 mi
Carson Valley, PA Altoona office 3.8 mi
Greenwood, PA Altoona office 3.9 mi
Frankstown, PA Altoona office 4.2 mi
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Nearby town Closest office Distance
Geeseytown, PA Altoona office 4.2 mi
Juniata Gap, PA Altoona office 4.2 mi
Sunbrook, PA Altoona office 4.3 mi
East Altoona, PA Altoona office 4.4 mi
Fort Fetter, PA Altoona office 4.4 mi
Hollidaysburg, PA Altoona office 4.5 mi
Allegheny, PA Altoona office 4.6 mi
Elberta, PA Altoona office 4.6 mi
Duncansville, PA Altoona office 5 mi
Penn Farms, PA Altoona office 5 mi
Loop, PA Altoona office 5.3 mi
Linds Crossing, PA Altoona office 5.5 mi
Frankstown Township, PA Altoona office 5.8 mi
Foot of Ten, PA Altoona office 5.9 mi
Wopsononock, PA Altoona office 5.9 mi
Pinecroft, PA Altoona office 6 mi
Reservoir, PA Altoona office 6 mi
Blair, PA Altoona office 6.4 mi
Reese, PA Altoona office 6.6 mi
Newry, PA Altoona office 6.9 mi
Canoe Creek, PA Altoona office 7 mi
Moores Mill, PA Altoona office 7.2 mi
Tunnelhill, PA Altoona office 7.3 mi
Sickles Corner, PA Altoona office 7.7 mi
Gallitzin, PA Altoona office 7.8 mi
Gallitzin Township, PA Altoona office 8 mi
Brooks Mill, PA Altoona office 8.2 mi
Dean, PA Altoona office 8.3 mi
Royer, PA Altoona office 8.4 mi
Point View, PA Altoona office 8.5 mi
Reightown, PA Altoona office 8.5 mi
Leamersville, PA Altoona office 8.6 mi
Vicksburg, PA Altoona office 8.6 mi
Roots, PA Altoona office 8.7 mi
Bellwood, PA Altoona office 8.8 mi
Franklin Forge, PA Altoona office 8.9 mi
Ashville, PA Altoona office 9 mi
Clappertown, PA Altoona office 9.1 mi
Mckee, PA Altoona office 9.1 mi
Puzzletown, PA Altoona office 9.1 mi
St. Clair, PA Altoona office 9.2 mi
East Freedom, PA Altoona office 9.3 mi
Ganister, PA Altoona office 9.4 mi
Culp, PA Altoona office 9.7 mi
Fostoria, PA Altoona office 9.8 mi
Oreminea, PA Altoona office 9.8 mi
Cresson Township, PA Altoona office 9.9 mi
Sankertown, PA Altoona office 10 mi
Tyrone Township, PA Altoona office 10 mi
Cresson, PA Altoona office 10.1 mi
Smith Corner, PA Altoona office 10.2 mi
Antis, PA Altoona office 10.5 mi
Yellow Springs, PA Altoona office 10.5 mi
Catharine, PA Altoona office 10.6 mi
Shelltown, PA Altoona office 10.6 mi
Roaring Spring, PA Altoona office 10.8 mi
Robeson Extension, PA Altoona office 10.8 mi
Williamsburg, PA Altoona office 10.9 mi
East Sharpsburg, PA Altoona office 11.1 mi
Larke, PA Altoona office 11.3 mi
Taylor, PA Altoona office 11.3 mi
Jugtown, PA Altoona office 11.4 mi
Skelp, PA Altoona office 11.4 mi
Tipton, PA Altoona office 11.5 mi
Shellytown, PA Altoona office 11.7 mi
Huston, PA Altoona office 11.8 mi
Loretto, PA Altoona office 11.9 mi
Beavertown, PA Altoona office 12 mi
Dumb Hundred, PA Altoona office 12 mi
Cove Forge, PA Altoona office 12.1 mi
Lilly, PA Altoona office 12.2 mi
Blue Knob, PA Altoona office 12.3 mi
Chest Springs, PA Altoona office 12.3 mi
Fisherville, PA Altoona office 12.3 mi
Charlottsville, PA Altoona office 12.5 mi
Martinsburg Junction, PA Altoona office 13 mi
Martinsburg, PA Altoona office 13.1 mi
Spring Drive Mobile Home Park, PA Altoona office 13.3 mi
Grazierville, PA Altoona office 13.4 mi
Homewood At Martinsburg, PA Altoona office 13.4 mi
Blandburg, PA Altoona office 13.5 mi
Fredericksburg, PA Altoona office 13.5 mi
Greenfield, PA Altoona office 13.5 mi
Reade, PA Altoona office 13.5 mi
Ski Gap, PA Altoona office 13.5 mi
Cassandra, PA Altoona office 13.7 mi
Claysburg, PA Altoona office 13.7 mi
Ore Hill, PA Altoona office 13.7 mi
Friesville, PA Altoona office 13.9 mi
Gray, PA Altoona office 13.9 mi
Munster, PA Altoona office 14 mi
Marklesburg, PA Altoona office 14.2 mi
Klahr, PA Altoona office 14.5 mi
North Woodbury, PA Altoona office 14.9 mi
Ironville, PA Altoona office 15.1 mi
Cotton Town, PA Altoona office 15.2 mi
Tyrone Forge, PA Altoona office 15.2 mi
Curryville, PA Altoona office 15.3 mi
Sproul, PA Altoona office 15.4 mi
Nealmont, PA Altoona office 15.5 mi
Millerstown, PA Altoona office 15.7 mi
Northwood, PA Altoona office 16.2 mi
Patton, PA Altoona office 16.3 mi
East Carroll, PA Altoona office 16.4 mi
Henrietta, PA Altoona office 16.6 mi
Alexandria, PA Altoona office 16.7 mi
Snyder, PA Altoona office 16.8 mi
Spruce Creek, PA Altoona office 16.8 mi
Bloomfield, PA Altoona office 17 mi
Chest, PA Altoona office 17 mi
Mcconnellstown, PA Altoona office 17.1 mi
Kimmel, PA Altoona office 17.3 mi
Carrolltown, PA Altoona office 17.8 mi
Vail, PA Altoona office 17.9 mi
Woodbury Township, PA Altoona office 18.2 mi
Woodbury, PA Altoona office 18.4 mi
Olivia, PA Altoona office 18.6 mi
Coalport, PA Altoona office 19 mi
Gulich, PA Altoona office 19 mi
West Carroll, PA Altoona office 19.4 mi
Elder, PA Altoona office 19.7 mi
Beccaria, PA Altoona office 19.9 mi
Hastings, PA Altoona office 20.2 mi
Stonerstown, PA Altoona office 20.5 mi
Huntingdon, PA Altoona office 20.7 mi
Saxton, PA Altoona office 20.8 mi
Irvona, PA Altoona office 21.1 mi
Ramey, PA Altoona office 21.2 mi
King, PA Altoona office 21.3 mi
Glen Hope, PA Altoona office 21.8 mi
Coalmont, PA Altoona office 22.1 mi
Carbon, PA Altoona office 22.3 mi
South Woodbury, PA Altoona office 22.7 mi
Westover, PA Altoona office 22.7 mi
Dudley, PA Altoona office 23 mi
Houtzdale, PA Altoona office 23.2 mi
Cass, PA Altoona office 23.6 mi
Bigler Township, PA Altoona office 23.7 mi
St Clairsville, PA Altoona office 23.8 mi
Brisbin, PA Altoona office 24.1 mi
Cassville, PA Altoona office 24.1 mi
Broad Top City, PA Altoona office 24.3 mi
Coaldale, PA Altoona office 24.5 mi
Defiance, PA Altoona office 24.6 mi
Hopewell Township, PA Altoona office 25.9 mi
Broad Top, PA Altoona office 26.7 mi
Wood, PA Altoona office 27 mi
Snake Spring, PA Altoona office 31.3 mi

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Frequently asked questions about the Altoona office

What are the hours of the Altoona Social Security office?
The Altoona office is generally open 9am to 4pm, Monday through Friday, and closed on weekends and federal holidays. The live status and full weekly hours are at the top of this page, call ahead, as hours can change.
Do I need an appointment at the Altoona office?
Since 2025, the Social Security Administration asks most visitors to schedule an appointment before visiting a field office. Call (888) 245-5368 or 1-800-772-1213 to book one and reduce your wait.
What is the phone number for the Altoona Social Security office?
You can reach the office at (888) 245-5368 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), or use the SSA national line at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), Monday to Friday.
Which towns does the Altoona Social Security office serve?
Besides Altoona, this is the closest office for about 183 surrounding communities, including Lakemont, Eldorado, Mill Run, Newburg, Canan Station. There's a full list of nearby towns and distances on this page.
Is there another Social Security office near Altoona?
The next-closest field office is in Johnstown, about 29 miles away. Other nearby offices are listed on this page with their distances.
Can I replace my Social Security card without visiting the Altoona office?
In most states you can request a replacement card online with a free my Social Security account at ssa.gov, no office visit needed. You can also check applications, request benefit letters, and update direct deposit there.