Social Security Offices in Reading, Pennsylvania
1 office · Berks County
Reading has one Social Security field office, in Berks County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 98 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
- 98
- people in service area
- 361K
- county
- Berks County
- to next-nearest city
- 15 mi
The Reading office on the map
1 location, Social Security offices in Reading. Click a pin for the address and a link.
The Reading Social Security office
Visiting a Reading 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 Reading office
Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Reading office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 98 surrounding communities, the largest is Wyomissing (11,122 residents):
| Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Wyomissing, PA | 1.7 mi | 11,122 |
| Shillington, PA | 2.6 mi | 5,477 |
| Pennside, PA | 2.9 mi | 5,381 |
| Lower Alsace, PA | 2.6 mi | 4,837 |
| West Reading, PA | 0.8 mi | 4,519 |
| Mount Penn, PA | 2.3 mi | 3,243 |
| Kenhorst, PA | 1.8 mi | 2,997 |
| Hyde Park, PA | 2.9 mi | 2,148 |
| Grill, PA | 2.6 mi | 1,793 |
| Colony Park, PA | 2.7 mi | 1,135 |
| Greenfields, PA | 1.9 mi | 1,130 |
| Penn State Berks, PA | 2.9 mi | 789 |
…and 86 more nearby communities closest to this office.
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Reading Social Security offices: FAQs
- How many Social Security offices are in Reading?
- Reading, Pennsylvania has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
- Do I need an appointment at the Reading 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 Reading 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 Reading?
- The closest field office outside Reading is in Pottstown, about 15 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
- Can I avoid visiting a Reading 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.