Social Security Offices in Johnson City, Tennessee
1 office · Carter County / Sullivan County / Washington County
Johnson City has one Social Security field office, in Carter County / Sullivan County / Washington County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 28 nearby communities, and is one of Tennessee's 27 field offices. Its address, hours, phone number, and directions are below.
- office in city
- 1
- communities served
- 28
- people in service area
- 57K
- county
- Carter County / Sullivan County / Washington County
- to next-nearest city
- 15 mi
The Johnson City office on the map
1 location, Social Security offices in Johnson City. Click a pin for the address and a link.
The Johnson City Social Security office
Visiting a Johnson City 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 Johnson City office
Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Johnson City office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 28 surrounding communities, the largest is Elizabethton (14,015 residents):
| Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Elizabethton, TN | 9.9 mi | 14,015 |
| Jonesborough, TN | 5.5 mi | 5,954 |
| Oak Grove, TN | 5.7 mi | 4,353 |
| Unicoi, TN | 9.9 mi | 3,792 |
| Pine Crest, TN | 4.6 mi | 2,318 |
| Central, TN | 5.5 mi | 1,926 |
| Bluff City, TN | 11.9 mi | 1,816 |
| Valley Forge, TN | 11 mi | 1,805 |
| Biltmore, TN | 9.4 mi | 1,796 |
| Embreeville, TN | 11.3 mi | 1,032 |
| Telford, TN | 10.6 mi | 990 |
| Watauga, TN | 5.8 mi | 360 |
…and 16 more nearby communities closest to this office.
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Johnson City Social Security offices: FAQs
- How many Social Security offices are in Johnson City?
- Johnson City, Tennessee has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
- Do I need an appointment at the Johnson City 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 Johnson City 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 Johnson City?
- The closest field office outside Johnson City is in Kingsport, about 15 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
- Can I avoid visiting a Johnson City 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.