How many Social Security offices are in Welch?

Welch, West Virginia has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.

Do I need an appointment at the Welch 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 Welch 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 Welch?

The closest field office outside Welch is in Bluefield, about 24 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.

Can I avoid visiting a Welch 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 Welch, West Virginia

1 office · McDowell County

Welch has one Social Security field office, in McDowell County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 39 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: 39
people in service area: 21K
county: McDowell County
to next-nearest city: 24 mi

The Welch office on the map

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

The Welch Social Security office

50 Mcdowell Street Welch, WV 24801 Mon-Fri 9am-4pm (866) 273-0399 View office →

Visiting a Welch 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 Welch office

Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Welch office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 39 surrounding communities, the largest is Gary (730 residents):

Town	Distance	Population
Gary, WV	5.2 mi	730
Pineville, WV	10.7 mi	638
Northfork, WV	8 mi	238
Davy, WV	4.9 mi	223
Keystone, WV	7.5 mi	186
Anawalt, WV	10.6 mi	179
Kimball, WV	4.4 mi	152
Pageton, WV	8.8 mi	120
Roderfield, WV	6.7 mi	111
Big Sandy, WV	6.5 mi	26
Vivian, WV	5.5 mi	n/a
Bartley, WV	10.5 mi	n/a

…and 27 more nearby communities closest to this office.

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Welch Social Security offices: FAQs

How many Social Security offices are in Welch?: Welch, West Virginia has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
Do I need an appointment at the Welch 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 Welch 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 Welch?: The closest field office outside Welch is in Bluefield, about 24 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
Can I avoid visiting a Welch 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.