Harrisburg, PA Social Security office at 555 Walnut St, 17101
555 Walnut Street, Suite 810, Harrisburg, PA 17101
Verified against the SSA directory on July 2, 2026
The Harrisburg Social Security office is one of 56 field offices in Pennsylvania, serving Dauphin County and the surrounding area. It is the closest office for residents of Harrisburg and 69 nearby communities, roughly 498,000 people. The nearest other Social Security office is in Carlisle, about 17 miles away.
- nearby towns served
- 69
- people in service area
- 498K
- to next-nearest office
- 17 mi
- offices in Pennsylvania
- 56
- county
- Dauphin County
Phone
- Local:
- (888) 327-1176
- National:
- 1-800-772-1213
- TTY:
- 1-717-782-2240
Harrisburg office hours
Hours belowOpen 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) 327-1176 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 Harrisburg office
- Forum Place building is located at the corner of 5th and Walnut St across from the "Forum".
- From Market Street, turn onto 5th Street across from the Harrisburg Transportation Center (Train Station).
- Forum Place is the second building on the right.
- Parking at Visitor's Expense is available in Forum Place Garage.
- Pedestrian entrance to Forum Place is on Walnut Street.
- Office is on the 8th floor.
Harrisburg office location
Services at the Harrisburg Social Security office
Staff at the Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lemoyne, PA | Harrisburg office | 1.8 mi |
| Penbrook, PA | Harrisburg office | 1.8 mi |
| Wormleysburg, PA | Harrisburg office | 1.8 mi |
| West Fairview, PA | Harrisburg office | 2 mi |
| New Cumberland, PA | Harrisburg office | 2.2 mi |
| Paxtang, PA | Harrisburg office | 2.5 mi |
| Camp Hill, PA | Harrisburg office | 2.7 mi |
| Lower Allen, PA | Harrisburg office | 2.8 mi |
| Steelton, PA | Harrisburg office | 2.8 mi |
| Progress, PA | Harrisburg office | 2.9 mi |
| New Market, PA | Harrisburg office | 3.2 mi |
| Enola, PA | Harrisburg office | 3.4 mi |
Show all 57 nearby towns closest to this office
| Nearby town | Closest office | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| East Pennsboro, PA | Harrisburg office | 3.6 mi |
| Enhaut, PA | Harrisburg office | 3.6 mi |
| Oberlin, PA | Harrisburg office | 3.8 mi |
| Bressler, PA | Harrisburg office | 3.9 mi |
| Lawnton, PA | Harrisburg office | 4 mi |
| Swatara, PA | Harrisburg office | 4.1 mi |
| Colonial Park, PA | Harrisburg office | 4.5 mi |
| Lower Allen Township, PA | Harrisburg office | 4.6 mi |
| Shiremanstown, PA | Harrisburg office | 4.8 mi |
| Hampden, PA | Harrisburg office | 5.4 mi |
| Lower Paxton, PA | Harrisburg office | 5.5 mi |
| Paxtonia, PA | Harrisburg office | 5.8 mi |
| Highspire, PA | Harrisburg office | 5.9 mi |
| Rutherford, PA | Harrisburg office | 5.9 mi |
| Marysville, PA | Harrisburg office | 6 mi |
| Linglestown, PA | Harrisburg office | 6.8 mi |
| Lower Swatara, PA | Harrisburg office | 7.1 mi |
| Dauphin, PA | Harrisburg office | 7.6 mi |
| Mechanicsburg, PA | Harrisburg office | 7.6 mi |
| Upper Allen, PA | Harrisburg office | 8 mi |
| Valley Green, PA | Harrisburg office | 8.7 mi |
| Hummelstown, PA | Harrisburg office | 9 mi |
| Lewisberry, PA | Harrisburg office | 9 mi |
| Middle Paxton, PA | Harrisburg office | 9 mi |
| Messiah College, PA | Harrisburg office | 9.2 mi |
| South Hanover, PA | Harrisburg office | 9.2 mi |
| Royalton, PA | Harrisburg office | 9.5 mi |
| Rye, PA | Harrisburg office | 9.5 mi |
| Monaghan, PA | Harrisburg office | 9.6 mi |
| Skyline View, PA | Harrisburg office | 9.6 mi |
| West Hanover, PA | Harrisburg office | 9.7 mi |
| Goldsboro, PA | Harrisburg office | 10.3 mi |
| Newberry, PA | Harrisburg office | 10.4 mi |
| Union Deposit, PA | Harrisburg office | 10.6 mi |
| Reed, PA | Harrisburg office | 11.8 mi |
| Derry, PA | Harrisburg office | 11.9 mi |
| Duncannon, PA | Harrisburg office | 11.9 mi |
| Hershey, PA | Harrisburg office | 12.2 mi |
| East Hanover, PA | Harrisburg office | 13.6 mi |
| New Buffalo, PA | Harrisburg office | 14 mi |
| Halifax, PA | Harrisburg office | 14.4 mi |
| Halifax Township, PA | Harrisburg office | 14.5 mi |
| Watts, PA | Harrisburg office | 14.8 mi |
| Lenkerville, PA | Harrisburg office | 19.1 mi |
| Millersburg, PA | Harrisburg office | 19.5 mi |
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Frequently asked questions about the Harrisburg office
- The Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg office?
- Since 2025, the Social Security Administration asks most visitors to schedule an appointment before visiting a field office. Call (888) 327-1176 or 1-800-772-1213 to book one and reduce your wait.
- You can reach the office at (888) 327-1176 (TTY 1-717-782-2240), or use the SSA national line at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), Monday to Friday.
- Besides Harrisburg, this is the closest office for about 69 surrounding communities, including Lemoyne, Penbrook, Wormleysburg, West Fairview, New Cumberland. There's a full list of nearby towns and distances on this page.
- The next-closest field office is in Carlisle, about 17 miles away. Other nearby offices are listed on this page with their distances.
- 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.