Social Security Offices in Pottsville, Pennsylvania
1 office · Schuylkill County
Pottsville has one Social Security field office, in Schuylkill County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 105 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
- 105
- people in service area
- 149K
- county
- Schuylkill County
- to next-nearest city
- 23 mi
The Pottsville office on the map
1 location, Social Security offices in Pottsville. Click a pin for the address and a link.
The Pottsville Social Security office
Visiting a Pottsville 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 Pottsville office
Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Pottsville office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 105 surrounding communities, the largest is Minersville (4,393 residents):
| Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Minersville, PA | 2.2 mi | 4,393 |
| North Manheim, PA | 3.1 mi | 4,053 |
| St. Clair, PA | 3.7 mi | 2,762 |
| Norwegian, PA | 1.2 mi | 2,171 |
| Port Carbon, PA | 3.4 mi | 1,815 |
| Cass, PA | 3.3 mi | 1,772 |
| Branch, PA | 1.8 mi | 1,759 |
| Palo Alto, PA | 3 mi | 971 |
| Mechanicsville, PA | 2.4 mi | 464 |
| Marlin, PA | 1 mi | 389 |
| Seltzer, PA | 1.5 mi | 306 |
| Mount Carbon, PA | 2 mi | 88 |
…and 93 more nearby communities closest to this office.
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Pottsville Social Security offices: FAQs
- How many Social Security offices are in Pottsville?
- Pottsville, Pennsylvania has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
- Do I need an appointment at the Pottsville 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 Pottsville 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 Pottsville?
- The closest field office outside Pottsville is in Hazleton, about 23 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
- Can I avoid visiting a Pottsville 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.