Social Security Offices in State College, Pennsylvania
1 office · Centre County
State College has one Social Security field office, in Centre County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 110 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
- 110
- people in service area
- 187K
- county
- Centre County
- to next-nearest city
- 20 mi
The State College office on the map
1 location, Social Security offices in State College. Click a pin for the address and a link.
The State College Social Security office
Visiting a State College 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 State College office
Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the State College office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 110 surrounding communities, the largest is Patton (15,766 residents):
| Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Patton, PA | 4.5 mi | 15,766 |
| College, PA | 1.8 mi | 10,695 |
| Park Forest Village, PA | 3.8 mi | 9,492 |
| Benner, PA | 5.2 mi | 8,719 |
| Harris, PA | 4.3 mi | 6,022 |
| Boalsburg, PA | 3.2 mi | 4,381 |
| Lemont, PA | 1.6 mi | 2,411 |
| Toftrees, PA | 2.7 mi | 2,162 |
| Houserville, PA | 2 mi | 1,765 |
| Pine Grove Mills, PA | 4.9 mi | 1,635 |
| Continental Courts, PA | 5.2 mi | 702 |
| Peru, PA | 5.7 mi | n/a |
…and 98 more nearby communities closest to this office.
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State College Social Security offices: FAQs
- How many Social Security offices are in State College?
- State College, Pennsylvania has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
- Do I need an appointment at the State College 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 State College 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 State College?
- The closest field office outside State College is in Lewistown, about 20 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
- Can I avoid visiting a State College 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.