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Social Security Offices in Kinston, North Carolina
Kinston is served by 1 published Social Security Field Office at 2559 N Queen St (28501).
Compare local addresses, direct phone numbers, weekday hours, and closest branches for 19 nearby towns.
Local Offices
1 Nearby Towns
19 Other Branches
6 Standard Hours
Mon–Fri 9–4 Direct Branch Listings
Kinston Social Security Office Listings (1)
Field Office #343
Checking status…Kinston, NC 28501
2559 N Queen St, Kinston, NC 28501Mon–Fri: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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Kinston Social Security Office Map
Weekly Schedule
Kinston Social Security Office Hours
Standard Weekday Hours (Wed Closes 12:00 PM)
- Monday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Tuesday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Wednesday 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Thursday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Friday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Wait Times & Holidays
Best Time to Visit Kinston & Closures
Typical Wait Pattern & 2026–2027 Holiday Closures
Mon Very busy
Tue Good day
Wed Closes 12 PM
Thu Best day
Fri Moderate
Upcoming Federal Holiday Closures
NOV 11
Veterans Day Wed · Closed
NOV 26
Thanksgiving Day Thu · Closed
DEC 25
Christmas Day Fri · Closed
JAN 01
New Year's Day Fri · Closed
JAN 18
Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. Mon · Closed
FEB 15
Washington's Birthday Mon · Closed
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Can You Skip a Trip to a Kinston Social Security Office?
🟢 Online or Phone
Replacement SSN card · Award letter · Direct deposit🟡 Book Appointment
Retirement · SSDI · SSI · Medicare (1-800-772-1213)🔴 Visit with Originals
First SSN card · Legal name change · Citizenship| Task | Best Method | Fastest Option | Kinston Visit Notes & Required Originals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Replace a Social Security card | 🟢 Online / Phone | Online at SSA.gov or by phone | Bring unexpired photo ID only if online replacement is unavailable. |
| Benefit verification (award) letter | 🟢 Instant Online | Download PDF online or call 1-800-772-1213 | No trip to a Kinston office needed unless urgent printed proof is required. |
| Update direct deposit or address | 🟢 Online / Phone | Online account or automated phone line | Can be completed without visiting a Kinston branch. |
| Apply for Retirement, SSDI, or Medicare | 🟡 Call First | Online application or phone interview | Call your local Kinston branch or 1-800-772-1213 to book an appointment. |
| Apply for SSI benefits | 🟡 Call First | Scheduled phone or in-person interview | Call ahead; bring income, bank, and residency documents. |
| First-time SSN card or legal name change | 🔴 Visit with Originals | Start online, then bring originals | Must present original or certified marriage/court order + unexpired photo ID. |
Nearby Branches
Other Social Security Offices Near Kinston
#1 Closest 21.3 mi
Goldsboro, NC 27534
915 W New Hope Rd
(866) 964-7372 Open →
#2 Closest 30.5 mi
New Bern, NC 28562
1420 Mccarthy Blvd
(888) 491-1885 Open →
#3 Closest 35.8 mi
Washington, NC 27889
1633 John Small Ave
(866) 574-2589 Open →
#4 Closest 36.6 mi
Wilson, NC 27893
1911 Westwood Ave W
(866) 366-5804 Open →
#5 Closest 44.2 mi
Smithfield, NC 27577
633 Venture Dr
(888) 527-9331 Open →
#6 Closest 48.7 mi
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
1071 Hunter Hill Rd
(866) 964-0784 Open →
Local Coverage (19 Towns)
Closest Social Security Office for Towns Near Kinston
| Nearby Town | Closest Listed Office | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Graingers, NC | Kinston office | 4.3 mi |
| Jackson Heights, NC | Kinston office | 5.8 mi |
| Hookerton, NC | Kinston office | 8.9 mi |
| Grifton, NC | Kinston office | 9.7 mi |
| Dover, NC | Kinston office | 9.8 mi |
| Snow Hill, NC | Kinston office | 12.1 mi |
| Maury, NC | Kinston office | 12.8 mi |
| Deep Run, NC | Kinston office | 13.1 mi |
| Ayden, NC | Kinston office | 15.2 mi |
| Pink Hill, NC | Kinston office | 18.8 mi |
| Winterville, NC | Kinston office | 19.0 mi |
| Bell Arthur, NC | Kinston office | 20.8 mi |
| Farmville, NC | Kinston office | 20.8 mi |
| Potters Hill, NC | Kinston office | 23.9 mi |
| Richlands, NC | Kinston office | 27.5 mi |
| Beulaville, NC | Kinston office | 27.9 mi |
| Catherine Lake, NC | Kinston office | 32.1 mi |
| Chinquapin, NC | Kinston office | 35.0 mi |
| Greenevers, NC | Kinston office | 37.8 mi |
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions: Kinston Social Security Offices
How many Social Security offices are in Kinston, NC?
Kinston has 1 published Social Security Field Office at 2559 N Queen St (28501).
What are the published hours for Kinston Social Security offices?
The published schedule for the Kinston field office is Mon–Fri: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Closed on weekends and federal holidays.
What is the closest alternative Social Security office outside Kinston?
The nearest other mapped Social Security office is in Goldsboro, NC (21.3 miles away).
Do I need an appointment to visit a Kinston Social Security office?
Yes, most in-person tasks require an appointment. Call the direct branch phone number listed above or 1-800-772-1213 before visiting. Start online services at my Social Security (SSA.gov) ↗.
Is this an official SSA page?
No. SSA Office Finder is an independent public directory. Visit SSA.gov ↗ for official government instructions.
Official government portal: Social Security Administration (SSA.gov) ↗
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