Pottsville, PA Social Security office at 2221 W Market St, 17901
2221 W Market Street, Suite 200, Pottsville, PA 17901
Verified against the SSA directory on July 2, 2026
The Pottsville Social Security office is one of 56 field offices in Pennsylvania, serving Schuylkill County and the surrounding area. It is the closest office for residents of Pottsville and 105 nearby communities, roughly 149,000 people. The nearest other Social Security office is in Hazleton, about 23 miles away.
- nearby towns served
- 105
- people in service area
- 149K
- to next-nearest office
- 23 mi
- offices in Pennsylvania
- 56
- county
- Schuylkill County
Phone
- Local:
- (866) 269-0880
- National:
- 1-800-772-1213
- TTY:
- 1-800-325-0778
Fax: (833) 950-3523
Pottsville 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 (866) 269-0880 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 Pottsville office
- From Downtown Pottsville go west on Market St (209 S/w) to Yorkville Center (22 St next to Burger King).
- Parking and entrance at rear of Bldg on second level.
- From Route 901 take 209 N/e into Pottsville.
- About 3 blocks on the right is the Yorkville Centre (22 St next to Burger King) .parking and entrance at rear of Bldg on second level.
Pottsville office location
40.67464, -76.22695 View on OpenStreetMap →
Services at the Pottsville Social Security office
Staff at the Pottsville 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 Pottsville 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Marlin, PA | Pottsville office | 1 mi |
| Norwegian, PA | Pottsville office | 1.2 mi |
| Seltzer, PA | Pottsville office | 1.5 mi |
| Branch, PA | Pottsville office | 1.8 mi |
| Mount Carbon, PA | Pottsville office | 2 mi |
| Minersville, PA | Pottsville office | 2.2 mi |
| Mechanicsville, PA | Pottsville office | 2.4 mi |
| Palo Alto, PA | Pottsville office | 3 mi |
| North Manheim, PA | Pottsville office | 3.1 mi |
| Port Carbon, PA | Pottsville office | 3.4 mi |
| Cressona, PA | Pottsville office | 3.8 mi |
| East Norwegian, PA | Pottsville office | 4 mi |
Show all 90 nearby towns closest to this office
| Nearby town | Closest office | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Forestville, PA | Pottsville office | 4.1 mi |
| Heckscherville, PA | Pottsville office | 4.1 mi |
| Schuylkill Haven, PA | Pottsville office | 4.2 mi |
| Renningers, PA | Pottsville office | 4.5 mi |
| Branchdale, PA | Pottsville office | 5 mi |
| Friedensburg, PA | Pottsville office | 5 mi |
| Cumbola, PA | Pottsville office | 5.3 mi |
| Buck Run, PA | Pottsville office | 5.7 mi |
| Reilly, PA | Pottsville office | 5.7 mi |
| Lake Wynonah, PA | Pottsville office | 6.2 mi |
| Landingville, PA | Pottsville office | 6.4 mi |
| New Philadelphia, PA | Pottsville office | 6.6 mi |
| Orwigsburg, PA | Pottsville office | 6.8 mi |
| South Manheim, PA | Pottsville office | 7.4 mi |
| Englewood, PA | Pottsville office | 7.6 mi |
| Frackville, PA | Pottsville office | 7.6 mi |
| Altamont, PA | Pottsville office | 7.7 mi |
| Summit Station, PA | Pottsville office | 7.7 mi |
| Gordon, PA | Pottsville office | 7.8 mi |
| Blythe, PA | Pottsville office | 8.3 mi |
| Middleport, PA | Pottsville office | 8.3 mi |
| Fountain Springs, PA | Pottsville office | 8.4 mi |
| Beurys Lake, PA | Pottsville office | 8.5 mi |
| Morea, PA | Pottsville office | 8.5 mi |
| Girardville, PA | Pottsville office | 8.6 mi |
| Gilberton, PA | Pottsville office | 8.7 mi |
| Auburn, PA | Pottsville office | 8.8 mi |
| Frailey, PA | Pottsville office | 8.9 mi |
| West Mahanoy, PA | Pottsville office | 8.9 mi |
| Tremont, PA | Pottsville office | 9 mi |
| West Brunswick, PA | Pottsville office | 9.1 mi |
| Barry, PA | Pottsville office | 9.2 mi |
| New Boston, PA | Pottsville office | 9.3 mi |
| Ryan, PA | Pottsville office | 9.5 mi |
| Donaldson, PA | Pottsville office | 10.1 mi |
| Lavelle, PA | Pottsville office | 10.2 mi |
| Shenandoah, PA | Pottsville office | 10.2 mi |
| Locustdale, PA | Pottsville office | 10.5 mi |
| Mahanoy City, PA | Pottsville office | 10.5 mi |
| Shenandoah Heights, PA | Pottsville office | 10.6 mi |
| Centralia, PA | Pottsville office | 10.7 mi |
| Mckeansburg, PA | Pottsville office | 10.7 mi |
| Mahanoy, PA | Pottsville office | 11 mi |
| Aristes, PA | Pottsville office | 11.5 mi |
| Ravine, PA | Pottsville office | 11.6 mi |
| Conyngham, PA | Pottsville office | 11.9 mi |
| New Ringgold, PA | Pottsville office | 12 mi |
| Pine Grove, PA | Pottsville office | 12 mi |
| Schubert, PA | Pottsville office | 12.2 mi |
| Upper Tulpehocken, PA | Pottsville office | 12.3 mi |
| Wilburton Number Two, PA | Pottsville office | 12.3 mi |
| Port Clinton, PA | Pottsville office | 12.4 mi |
| Tremont Township, PA | Pottsville office | 12.6 mi |
| Ringtown, PA | Pottsville office | 12.7 mi |
| East Brunswick, PA | Pottsville office | 12.8 mi |
| Strausstown, PA | Pottsville office | 12.8 mi |
| Mount Carmel, PA | Pottsville office | 12.9 mi |
| Shartlesville, PA | Pottsville office | 12.9 mi |
| Wilburton Number One, PA | Pottsville office | 12.9 mi |
| Upper Bern, PA | Pottsville office | 13.1 mi |
| Pine Grove Township, PA | Pottsville office | 13.2 mi |
| Atlas, PA | Pottsville office | 13.6 mi |
| Tilden, PA | Pottsville office | 13.6 mi |
| Mount Carmel Township, PA | Pottsville office | 14 mi |
| Hegins, PA | Pottsville office | 14.3 mi |
| West Hamburg, PA | Pottsville office | 14.7 mi |
| Hegins Township, PA | Pottsville office | 14.8 mi |
| Hamburg, PA | Pottsville office | 15.3 mi |
| Edenburg, PA | Pottsville office | 15.8 mi |
| Windsor, PA | Pottsville office | 16.1 mi |
| Muir, PA | Pottsville office | 16.3 mi |
| Valley View, PA | Pottsville office | 16.5 mi |
| Albany, PA | Pottsville office | 16.6 mi |
| East Cameron, PA | Pottsville office | 16.6 mi |
| Reinerton, PA | Pottsville office | 17 mi |
| Orwin, PA | Pottsville office | 17.2 mi |
| Tower City, PA | Pottsville office | 18.1 mi |
| Kempton, PA | Pottsville office | 19.9 mi |
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Frequently asked questions about the Pottsville office
- The Pottsville 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 Pottsville office?
- Since 2025, the Social Security Administration asks most visitors to schedule an appointment before visiting a field office. Call (866) 269-0880 or 1-800-772-1213 to book one and reduce your wait.
- You can reach the office at (866) 269-0880 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), or use the SSA national line at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), Monday to Friday.
- Besides Pottsville, this is the closest office for about 105 surrounding communities, including Marlin, Norwegian, Seltzer, Branch, Mount Carbon. There's a full list of nearby towns and distances on this page.
- The next-closest field office is in Hazleton, about 23 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.