How many Social Security offices are in Burien?

Burien, Washington has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.

Do I need an appointment at the Burien 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 Burien 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 Burien?

The closest field office outside Burien is in Kent, about 7.2 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.

Can I avoid visiting a Burien 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.

Social Security Offices in Burien, Washington

1 office · King County

Burien has one Social Security field office, in King County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 12 nearby communities, and is one of Washington's 22 field offices. Its address, hours, phone number, and directions are below.

office in city: 1
communities served: 12
people in service area: 255K
county: King County
to next-nearest city: 7.2 mi

The Burien office on the map

1 location, Social Security offices in Burien. Click a pin for the address and a link.

The Burien Social Security office

151 SW 156th St Burien, WA 98166 Mon-Fri 9am-4pm (866) 964-7380 View office →

Visiting a Burien 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 Burien office

Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Burien office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 12 surrounding communities, the largest is Renton (105,179 residents):

Town	Distance	Population
Renton, WA	5.7 mi	105,179
Des Moines, WA	4.3 mi	32,689
SeaTac, WA	0.9 mi	30,759
Tukwila, WA	3.6 mi	21,615
Bryn Mawr-Skyway, WA	5 mi	17,643
White Center, WA	3.8 mi	15,995
Vashon, WA	5.9 mi	10,400
Normandy Park, WA	1.9 mi	6,637
Maplewood, WA	11.2 mi	5,135
Boulevard Park, WA	2.1 mi	4,197
Burley, WA	14.1 mi	2,515
Southworth, WA	8.4 mi	2,300

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Burien Social Security offices: FAQs

How many Social Security offices are in Burien?: Burien, Washington has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
Do I need an appointment at the Burien 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 Burien 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 Burien?: The closest field office outside Burien is in Kent, about 7.2 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
Can I avoid visiting a Burien 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.