Milwaukee Social Security Office
9120 W Capitol Dr, Milwaukee, WI 53204
Verified against the SSA directory on May 23, 2026
The Milwaukee Social Security office is one of 26 field offices in Wisconsin, serving Milwaukee County / Washington County / Waukesha County and the surrounding area. It is the closest office for residents of Milwaukee and 5 nearby communities, roughly 88,000 people. Milwaukee has more than one office, the next-closest is on 310 W Wisconsin Ave, about 1.9 miles away (see all nearby offices below).
- offices in Milwaukee
- 3
- nearby towns served
- 5
- people in service area
- 88K
- to next-nearest office
- 1.9 mi
- offices in Wisconsin
- 26
- county
- Milwaukee County / Washington County / Waukesha County
Phone
- Local:
- (888) 823-4323
- National:
- 1-800-772-1213
- TTY:
- 1-800-325-0778
Milwaukee office hours
Hours belowOpen 9am-4pm, Monday to Friday. Closed weekends and federal holidays.
| Monday | 9am to 4pm |
| Tuesday | 9am to 4pm |
| Wednesday | 9am to 4pm |
| Thursday | 9am to 4pm |
| Friday | 9am to 4pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Before you visit
- Most services now require an appointment. Call ahead at (888) 823-4323 or 1-800-772-1213 to book one.
- Bring a photo ID and your Social Security number.
- Bring original documents for your request, for a new or replacement card, proof of identity and citizenship or immigration status.
- Many tasks don't need a visit: replace a card, get a benefit letter, or update direct deposit online at ssa.gov.
Directions to the Milwaukee office
- Located on the Southeast corner of 7th and Historic Mitchell St on the second floor Above A Family Dollar Store.
- The entrance is located on 7th Street.
- There is Public parking on 7th Street and in A City of Milwaukee parking Lot on 7th St across Form the office entrance.
Milwaukee office location
Services at the Milwaukee Social Security office
Staff at the Milwaukee office handle the full range of Social Security business, including:
- Apply for a new or replacement Social Security card
- Apply for retirement, disability (SSDI), or SSI benefits
- Change your name on your Social Security record
- Update direct deposit and mailing address
- Request proof of benefits or a benefit verification letter
- Get help enrolling in Medicare
- Check the status of an application or appeal
Want to prepare first? See our guides on getting an award letter, checking your earnings record, and when to claim retirement.
Towns served by the Milwaukee office
Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Milwaukee office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 5 surrounding communities, the largest is Oak Creek (36,260 residents):
| Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Oak Creek, WI | 9.2 mi | 36,260 |
| South Milwaukee, WI | 7.6 mi | 20,517 |
| Cudahy, WI | 4.7 mi | 17,946 |
| St. Francis, WI | 3.7 mi | 9,457 |
| West Milwaukee, WI | 2.7 mi | 4,054 |
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Frequently asked questions about the Milwaukee office
- The Milwaukee office is generally open 9am to 4pm, Monday through Friday, and closed on weekends and federal holidays. The live status and full weekly hours are at the top of this page, call ahead, as hours can change.
- Do I need an appointment at the Milwaukee office?
- Since 2025, the Social Security Administration asks most visitors to schedule an appointment before visiting a field office. Call (888) 823-4323 or 1-800-772-1213 to book one and reduce your wait.
- You can reach the office at (888) 823-4323 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), or use the SSA national line at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), Monday to Friday.
- Besides Milwaukee, this is the closest office for about 5 surrounding communities, including West Milwaukee, St. Francis, Cudahy, South Milwaukee, Oak Creek. There's a full list of nearby towns and distances on this page.
- Yes, Milwaukee has more than one Social Security office. The next-closest is on 310 W Wisconsin Ave, about 1.9 miles away. Every nearby office is listed on this page with its distance and a link.
- In most states you can request a replacement card online with a free my Social Security account at ssa.gov, no office visit needed. You can also check applications, request benefit letters, and update direct deposit there.