Social Security Offices in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania
1 office · 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.
Towns served by the Wilkes Barre office
Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Wilkes Barre office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 75 surrounding communities, the largest is Kingston (13,329 residents):
| Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Kingston, PA | 1.7 mi | 13,329 |
| Edwardsville, PA | 2.8 mi | 4,911 |
| Forty Fort, PA | 2.5 mi | 4,225 |
| Larksville, PA | 2.8 mi | 4,225 |
| Plains, PA | 2.7 mi | 3,958 |
| Wilkes-Barre (Township), PA | 1.1 mi | 3,214 |
| Ashley, PA | 2.4 mi | 2,589 |
| Georgetown, PA | 1.1 mi | 2,058 |
| Hudson, PA | 3.1 mi | 1,503 |
| Pringle, PA | 2.7 mi | 892 |
| Courtdale, PA | 3.2 mi | 690 |
| Laurel Run, PA | 1.6 mi | 563 |
…and 63 more nearby communities closest to this office.
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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.