Social Security Offices in Palestine, Texas
1 office ยท Anderson County
Palestine has one Social Security field office, in Anderson County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 11 nearby communities, and is one of Texas's 65 field offices. Its address, hours, phone number, and directions are below.
- office in city
- 1
- communities served
- 11
- people in service area
- 20K
- county
- Anderson County
- to next-nearest city
- 43 mi
The Palestine office on the map
1 location, Social Security offices in Palestine. Click a pin for the address and a link.
The Palestine Social Security office
Visiting a Palestine 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 Palestine office
Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Palestine office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 11 surrounding communities, the largest is Crockett (6,406 residents):
| Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Crockett, TX | 30.3 mi | 6,406 |
| Rusk, TX | 28.5 mi | 5,537 |
| Buffalo, TX | 31.3 mi | 1,789 |
| Grapeland, TX | 18.8 mi | 1,493 |
| Elkhart, TX | 7.9 mi | 1,277 |
| Centerville, TX | 38.6 mi | 921 |
| Jewett, TX | 39.6 mi | 797 |
| Lovelady, TX | 43.2 mi | 587 |
| Oakwood, TX | 16.5 mi | 394 |
| Latexo, TX | 25 mi | 242 |
| Neches, TX | 12.2 mi | 193 |
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Palestine Social Security offices: FAQs
- How many Social Security offices are in Palestine?
- Palestine, Texas has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
- Do I need an appointment at the Palestine 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 Palestine 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 Palestine?
- The closest field office outside Palestine is in Tyler, about 43 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
- Can I avoid visiting a Palestine 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.