Social Security Offices in Bluefield, West Virginia
1 office · Mercer County
Bluefield has one Social Security field office, in Mercer County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 28 nearby communities, and is one of West Virginia's 16 field offices. Its address, hours, phone number, and directions are below.
- office in city
- 1
- communities served
- 28
- people in service area
- 33K
- county
- Mercer County
- to next-nearest city
- 22 mi
The Bluefield office on the map
1 location, Social Security offices in Bluefield. Click a pin for the address and a link.
The Bluefield Social Security office
Visiting a Bluefield 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 Bluefield office
Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Bluefield office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 28 surrounding communities, the largest is Princeton (5,798 residents):
| Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Princeton, WV | 9.7 mi | 5,798 |
| Bluefield, WV | 3.6 mi | 5,018 |
| Bluewell, WV | 5 mi | 2,740 |
| Springville, WV | 11.5 mi | 1,198 |
| Brush Fork, WV | 3.3 mi | 1,025 |
| Montcalm, WV | 7.4 mi | 582 |
| Boissevain, WV | 9.8 mi | 476 |
| Bastian, WV | 7.6 mi | 412 |
| Bramwell, WV | 7.6 mi | 274 |
| Pocahontas, WV | 8.1 mi | 264 |
| Falls Mills, WV | 5.8 mi | 124 |
| Rocky Gap, WV | 5.5 mi | 15 |
…and 16 more nearby communities closest to this office.
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Bluefield Social Security offices: FAQs
- How many Social Security offices are in Bluefield?
- Bluefield, West Virginia has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
- Do I need an appointment at the Bluefield 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 Bluefield 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 Bluefield?
- The closest field office outside Bluefield is in Wytheville, about 22 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
- Can I avoid visiting a Bluefield 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.