Social Security Offices in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania
1 office ยท Luzerne County
Wilkes Barre has one Social Security field office, in Luzerne County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 75 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
- 75
- people in service area
- 224K
- county
- Luzerne County
- to next-nearest city
- 16 mi
The Wilkes Barre office on the map
1 location, Social Security offices in Wilkes Barre. Click a pin for the address and a link.
The Wilkes Barre Social Security office
Visiting a Wilkes Barre 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.
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 Wilkes Barre 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wilkes-Barre (Township), PA | Wilkes Barre office | 1.1 mi |
| Laurel Run, PA | Wilkes Barre office | 1.6 mi |
| Kingston, PA | Wilkes Barre office | 1.7 mi |
| Ashley, PA | Wilkes Barre office | 2.4 mi |
| Forty Fort, PA | Wilkes Barre office | 2.5 mi |
| Plains, PA | Wilkes Barre office | 2.7 mi |
| Pringle, PA | Wilkes Barre office | 2.7 mi |
| Edwardsville, PA | Wilkes Barre office | 2.8 mi |
| Larksville, PA | Wilkes Barre office | 2.8 mi |
| Hudson, PA | Wilkes Barre office | 3.1 mi |
| Courtdale, PA | Wilkes Barre office | 3.2 mi |
| Swoyersville, PA | Wilkes Barre office | 3.4 mi |
Show all 65 nearby towns closest to this office
| Nearby town | Closest office | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Plymouth, PA | Wilkes Barre office | 3.5 mi |
| Plains Township, PA | Wilkes Barre office | 3.6 mi |
| Hilldale, PA | Wilkes Barre office | 3.9 mi |
| Sugar Notch, PA | Wilkes Barre office | 4.1 mi |
| Laflin, PA | Wilkes Barre office | 4.9 mi |
| Mountain Top, PA | Wilkes Barre office | 5 mi |
| Trucksville, PA | Wilkes Barre office | 5.1 mi |
| Inkerman, PA | Wilkes Barre office | 5.2 mi |
| Warrior Run, PA | Wilkes Barre office | 5.2 mi |
| Wyoming, PA | Wilkes Barre office | 5.2 mi |
| Chase, PA | Wilkes Barre office | 5.3 mi |
| West Wyoming, PA | Wilkes Barre office | 5.6 mi |
| Kingston Township, PA | Wilkes Barre office | 6 mi |
| Rice, PA | Wilkes Barre office | 6.2 mi |
| Shavertown, PA | Wilkes Barre office | 6.2 mi |
| Yatesville, PA | Wilkes Barre office | 6.3 mi |
| Browntown, PA | Wilkes Barre office | 6.6 mi |
| Nanticoke, PA | Wilkes Barre office | 7.1 mi |
| West Nanticoke, PA | Wilkes Barre office | 7.3 mi |
| West Pittston, PA | Wilkes Barre office | 7.3 mi |
| Pittston, PA | Wilkes Barre office | 7.4 mi |
| Jenkins, PA | Wilkes Barre office | 7.6 mi |
| Bear Creek Village, PA | Wilkes Barre office | 7.7 mi |
| Dallas, PA | Wilkes Barre office | 7.9 mi |
| Sheatown, PA | Wilkes Barre office | 7.9 mi |
| Nuangola, PA | Wilkes Barre office | 8 mi |
| Plymouth Township, PA | Wilkes Barre office | 8 mi |
| Wright, PA | Wilkes Barre office | 8.3 mi |
| Bear Creek, PA | Wilkes Barre office | 8.4 mi |
| Misericordia University, PA | Wilkes Barre office | 8.7 mi |
| Newport, PA | Wilkes Barre office | 9 mi |
| Dallas Township, PA | Wilkes Barre office | 9.1 mi |
| Lehman, PA | Wilkes Barre office | 9.3 mi |
| Wanamie, PA | Wilkes Barre office | 9.5 mi |
| Dennison, PA | Wilkes Barre office | 10.2 mi |
| Penn Lake Park, PA | Wilkes Barre office | 10.4 mi |
| Slocum, PA | Wilkes Barre office | 10.6 mi |
| Silkworth, PA | Wilkes Barre office | 11.1 mi |
| Glen Lyon, PA | Wilkes Barre office | 11.3 mi |
| Hunlock, PA | Wilkes Barre office | 11.9 mi |
| Pikes Creek, PA | Wilkes Barre office | 12.2 mi |
| Harveys Lake, PA | Wilkes Barre office | 12.4 mi |
| Buck, PA | Wilkes Barre office | 12.5 mi |
| Lake, PA | Wilkes Barre office | 13.3 mi |
| Northmoreland, PA | Wilkes Barre office | 13.7 mi |
| Conyngham Township, PA | Wilkes Barre office | 14.3 mi |
| Mocanaqua, PA | Wilkes Barre office | 15.3 mi |
| Shickshinny, PA | Wilkes Barre office | 15.5 mi |
| Noxen, PA | Wilkes Barre office | 15.6 mi |
| Kidder, PA | Wilkes Barre office | 17.3 mi |
| Noxen Township, PA | Wilkes Barre office | 17.8 mi |
| Fairmount, PA | Wilkes Barre office | 20.3 mi |
| Forkston, PA | Wilkes Barre office | 21 mi |
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Wilkes Barre Social Security offices: FAQs
- How many Social Security offices are in Wilkes Barre?
- Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
- Do I need an appointment at the Wilkes Barre 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 Wilkes Barre 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 Wilkes Barre?
- The closest field office outside Wilkes Barre is in Scranton, about 16 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
- Can I avoid visiting a Wilkes Barre 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.