Social Security Offices in Scranton, Pennsylvania
1 office · Lackawanna County
Scranton has one Social Security field office, in Lackawanna County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 104 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
- 104
- people in service area
- 266K
- county
- Lackawanna County
- to next-nearest city
- 16 mi
The Scranton office on the map
1 location, Social Security offices in Scranton. Click a pin for the address and a link.
The Scranton Social Security office
Visiting a Scranton 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 Scranton office
Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Scranton office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 104 surrounding communities, the largest is Dunmore (13,989 residents):
| Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Dunmore, PA | 1.9 mi | 13,989 |
| Old Forge, PA | 4.4 mi | 8,552 |
| Taylor, PA | 2.3 mi | 6,282 |
| Dickson City, PA | 5.3 mi | 6,033 |
| Moosic, PA | 5.3 mi | 5,976 |
| Olyphant, PA | 5.3 mi | 5,395 |
| Duryea, PA | 5.8 mi | 5,041 |
| Throop, PA | 4.1 mi | 4,081 |
| Newton, PA | 5.7 mi | 2,866 |
| Roaring Brook, PA | 5.1 mi | 2,289 |
| Chinchilla, PA | 4.7 mi | 2,133 |
| Ransom, PA | 5.4 mi | 1,408 |
…and 92 more nearby communities closest to this office.
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Scranton Social Security offices: FAQs
- How many Social Security offices are in Scranton?
- Scranton, Pennsylvania has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
- Do I need an appointment at the Scranton 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 Scranton 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 Scranton?
- The closest field office outside Scranton is in Wilkes Barre, about 16 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
- Can I avoid visiting a Scranton 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.