Social Security Offices in Chester, Pennsylvania
1 office · Delaware County
Chester has one Social Security field office, in Delaware County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 48 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
- 48
- people in service area
- 295K
- county
- Delaware County
- to next-nearest city
- 8.8 mi
The Chester office on the map
1 location, Social Security offices in Chester. Click a pin for the address and a link.
The Chester Social Security office
Visiting a Chester 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 Chester office
Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Chester office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 48 surrounding communities, the largest is Ridley (30,777 residents):
| Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Ridley, PA | 3 mi | 30,777 |
| Nether Providence, PA | 3.3 mi | 14,432 |
| Woodlyn, PA | 1.9 mi | 9,732 |
| Folsom, PA | 3.1 mi | 8,706 |
| Brookhaven, PA | 1.7 mi | 8,236 |
| Ridley Park, PA | 2.7 mi | 7,125 |
| Chester (Township), PA | 2.2 mi | 4,034 |
| Upland, PA | 1.3 mi | 3,036 |
| Eddystone, PA | 0.9 mi | 2,434 |
| Parkside, PA | 1.3 mi | 2,300 |
| Trainer, PA | 3.4 mi | 1,957 |
| Rose Valley, PA | 3.3 mi | 1,011 |
…and 36 more nearby communities closest to this office.
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Chester Social Security offices: FAQs
- How many Social Security offices are in Chester?
- Chester, Pennsylvania has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
- Do I need an appointment at the Chester 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 Chester 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 Chester?
- The closest field office outside Chester is in Upper Darby, about 8.8 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
- Can I avoid visiting a Chester 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.