Social Security Offices in Erie, Pennsylvania
1 office · Erie County
Erie has one Social Security field office, in Erie County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 40 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
- 40
- people in service area
- 178K
- county
- Erie County
- to next-nearest city
- 35 mi
The Erie office on the map
1 location, Social Security offices in Erie. Click a pin for the address and a link.
The Erie Social Security office
Visiting a Erie 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 Erie office
Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Erie office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 40 surrounding communities, the largest is Millcreek (53,751 residents):
| Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Millcreek, PA | 3.4 mi | 53,751 |
| Harborcreek, PA | 6.5 mi | 16,501 |
| Fairview (Township), PA | 10.5 mi | 11,125 |
| Northwest Harborcreek, PA | 4.8 mi | 9,321 |
| Summit, PA | 6 mi | 7,339 |
| Greene, PA | 8.6 mi | 4,461 |
| McKean (Township), PA | 9.4 mi | 4,402 |
| Lawrence Park (Township), PA | 3.5 mi | 3,790 |
| Lawrence Park, PA | 3.5 mi | 3,780 |
| Wesleyville, PA | 3.6 mi | 3,196 |
| Penn State Erie (Behrend), PA | 5.1 mi | 1,596 |
| McKean, PA | 9.4 mi | 482 |
…and 28 more nearby communities closest to this office.
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Erie Social Security offices: FAQs
- How many Social Security offices are in Erie?
- Erie, Pennsylvania has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
- Do I need an appointment at the Erie 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 Erie 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 Erie?
- The closest field office outside Erie is in Meadville, about 35 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
- Can I avoid visiting a Erie 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.