Social Security Offices in Wheeling, West Virginia
1 office · Marshall County / Ohio County
Wheeling has one Social Security field office, in Marshall County / Ohio County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 76 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
- 76
- people in service area
- 133K
- county
- Marshall County / Ohio County
- to next-nearest city
- 21 mi
The Wheeling office on the map
1 location, Social Security offices in Wheeling. Click a pin for the address and a link.
The Wheeling Social Security office
Visiting a Wheeling 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 Wheeling office
Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Wheeling office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 76 surrounding communities, the largest is Pease (12,721 residents):
| Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Pease, WV | 3.8 mi | 12,721 |
| Pultney, WV | 4.8 mi | 8,101 |
| Martins Ferry, WV | 2.2 mi | 6,216 |
| Bellaire, WV | 3.6 mi | 3,837 |
| Bethlehem, WV | 2 mi | 2,558 |
| Bridgeport, WV | 1.3 mi | 1,569 |
| Benwood, WV | 3.4 mi | 1,245 |
| Wolfhurst, WV | 3.6 mi | 1,165 |
| Triadelphia, WV | 4.7 mi | 659 |
| Brookside, WV | 2.4 mi | 536 |
| Lansing, WV | 4 mi | 496 |
| Blaine, WV | 5.3 mi | 451 |
…and 64 more nearby communities closest to this office.
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Wheeling Social Security offices: FAQs
- How many Social Security offices are in Wheeling?
- Wheeling, West Virginia has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
- Do I need an appointment at the Wheeling 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 Wheeling 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 Wheeling?
- The closest field office outside Wheeling is in Steubenville, about 21 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
- Can I avoid visiting a Wheeling 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.