Social Security Offices in Wise, Virginia
1 office · Wise County
Wise has one Social Security field office, in Wise County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 33 nearby communities, and is one of Virginia's 30 field offices. Its address, hours, phone number, and directions are below.
- office in city
- 1
- communities served
- 33
- people in service area
- 33K
- county
- Wise County
- to next-nearest city
- 32 mi
The Wise office on the map
1 location, Social Security offices in Wise. Click a pin for the address and a link.
The Wise Social Security office
Visiting a Wise 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 Wise office
Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Wise office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 33 surrounding communities, the largest is Big Stone Gap (5,206 residents):
| Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Big Stone Gap, VA | 10.2 mi | 5,206 |
| Norton, VA | 2.9 mi | 3,666 |
| Coeburn, VA | 7.6 mi | 1,575 |
| Appalachia, VA | 11 mi | 1,410 |
| East Stone Gap, VA | 10.6 mi | 858 |
| Pound, VA | 10.8 mi | 857 |
| Riverview, VA | 6.8 mi | 734 |
| Big Stone Gap East, VA | 10.1 mi | 709 |
| The University of Virginia's College at Wise, VA | 2.3 mi | 684 |
| Tacoma, VA | 4.1 mi | 365 |
| Stonega, VA | 10.7 mi | 206 |
| Dunbar, VA | 8.3 mi | 96 |
…and 21 more nearby communities closest to this office.
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Wise Social Security offices: FAQs
- How many Social Security offices are in Wise?
- Wise, Virginia has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
- Do I need an appointment at the Wise 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 Wise 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 Wise?
- The closest field office outside Wise is in Kingsport, about 32 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
- Can I avoid visiting a Wise 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.