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Social Security Offices in Reading, Pennsylvania
Reading is served by 1 published Social Security Field Office at 201 Penn St, Ste 200 (19601).
Compare local addresses, direct phone numbers, weekday hours, and closest branches for 70 nearby towns.
Local Offices
1 Nearby Towns
70 Other Branches
6 Standard Hours
Mon–Fri 9–4 Direct Branch Listings
Reading Social Security Office Listings (1)
Field Office #203
Checking status…Reading, PA 19601
201 Penn St, Ste 200, Reading, PA 19601Mon–Fri: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Local Map
Reading Social Security Office Map
Weekly Schedule
Reading 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 Reading & 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
Save Time
Can You Skip a Trip to a Reading 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 | Reading 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 Reading 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 Reading branch. |
| Apply for Retirement, SSDI, or Medicare | 🟡 Call First | Online application or phone interview | Call your local Reading 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 Reading
#1 Closest 15.4 mi
Pottstown, PA 19464
80 Robinson St
(866) 964-7415 Open →
#2 Closest 25.7 mi
Lebanon, PA 17042
600 Isabel Dr, Suite 1
(866) 716-9635 Open →
#3 Closest 25.9 mi
Lancaster, PA 17601
1808 Colonial Village Ln, Suite 101
(888) 384-9919 Open →
#4 Closest 28.0 mi
Pottsville, PA 17901
2221 W Market St, Suite 200
(866) 269-0880 Open →
#5 Closest 30.8 mi
Allentown, PA 18102
41 N 4th St
(877) 405-6746 Open →
#6 Closest 34.6 mi
Norristown, PA 19401
1700 Markley St, Suite 120
(866) 964-6305 Open →
Local Coverage (70 Towns)
Closest Social Security Office for Towns Near Reading
| Nearby Town | Closest Listed Office | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| West Reading, PA | Reading office | 0.7 mi |
| Wyomissing, PA | Reading office | 1.7 mi |
| Kenhorst, PA | Reading office | 2.0 mi |
| Greenfields, PA | Reading office | 2.3 mi |
| Mount Penn, PA | Reading office | 2.4 mi |
| Grill, PA | Reading office | 2.5 mi |
| Colony Park, PA | Reading office | 2.6 mi |
| Hyde Park, PA | Reading office | 2.8 mi |
| Penn State Berks, PA | Reading office | 2.9 mi |
| Shillington, PA | Reading office | 2.9 mi |
| Pennside, PA | Reading office | 3.0 mi |
| Lincoln Park, PA | Reading office | 3.2 mi |
| Spring Ridge, PA | Reading office | 3.2 mi |
| West Lawn, PA | Reading office | 3.2 mi |
| West Wyomissing, PA | Reading office | 3.4 mi |
| Montrose Manor, PA | Reading office | 3.5 mi |
| Muhlenberg Park, PA | Reading office | 3.6 mi |
| St. Lawrence, PA | Reading office | 3.7 mi |
| Pennwyn, PA | Reading office | 3.8 mi |
| Springmont, PA | Reading office | 3.8 mi |
Show all 70 nearby places around Reading (+50 more)
| Nearby Town | Closest Listed Office | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stony Creek Mills, PA | Reading office | 3.8 mi |
| Whitfield, PA | Reading office | 3.8 mi |
| Laureldale, PA | Reading office | 3.9 mi |
| Riverview Park, PA | Reading office | 4.0 mi |
| Flying Hills, PA | Reading office | 4.1 mi |
| Reiffton, PA | Reading office | 4.2 mi |
| Mohnton, PA | Reading office | 4.3 mi |
| Fox Chase, PA | Reading office | 4.4 mi |
| South Temple, PA | Reading office | 4.4 mi |
| Sinking Spring, PA | Reading office | 4.7 mi |
| Temple, PA | Reading office | 5.0 mi |
| Jacksonwald, PA | Reading office | 5.1 mi |
| Lorane, PA | Reading office | 5.3 mi |
| Gibraltar, PA | Reading office | 5.6 mi |
| Alsace Manor, PA | Reading office | 5.9 mi |
| Gouglersville, PA | Reading office | 6.3 mi |
| Alleghenyville, PA | Reading office | 7.4 mi |
| Baumstown, PA | Reading office | 7.6 mi |
| Leesport, PA | Reading office | 7.7 mi |
| Wernersville, PA | Reading office | 7.9 mi |
| Blandon, PA | Reading office | 8.1 mi |
| Oley, PA | Reading office | 8.6 mi |
| Walnuttown, PA | Reading office | 9.1 mi |
| Dauberville, PA | Reading office | 9.2 mi |
| Adamstown, PA | Reading office | 9.3 mi |
| Mohrsville, PA | Reading office | 10.0 mi |
| Fleetwood, PA | Reading office | 10.2 mi |
| New Morgan, PA | Reading office | 10.2 mi |
| Bowmansville, PA | Reading office | 10.3 mi |
| Swartzville, PA | Reading office | 10.6 mi |
| Robesonia, PA | Reading office | 10.8 mi |
| Reinholds, PA | Reading office | 11.0 mi |
| Centerport, PA | Reading office | 11.1 mi |
| Bernville, PA | Reading office | 11.5 mi |
| Shoemakersville, PA | Reading office | 11.5 mi |
| New Jerusalem, PA | Reading office | 11.7 mi |
| Fivepointville, PA | Reading office | 12.6 mi |
| Dryville, PA | Reading office | 12.8 mi |
| Reamstown, PA | Reading office | 12.9 mi |
| Denver, PA | Reading office | 13.0 mi |
| Morgantown, PA | Reading office | 13.0 mi |
| Virginville, PA | Reading office | 13.2 mi |
| Churchtown, PA | Reading office | 13.6 mi |
| Lyons, PA | Reading office | 13.6 mi |
| Bowers, PA | Reading office | 14.4 mi |
| Kutztown University, PA | Reading office | 14.4 mi |
| New Schaefferstown, PA | Reading office | 14.8 mi |
| Kutztown, PA | Reading office | 15.3 mi |
| Lenhartsville, PA | Reading office | 16.5 mi |
| Honey Brook, PA | Reading office | 16.8 mi |
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions: Reading Social Security Offices
How many Social Security offices are in Reading, PA?
Reading has 1 published Social Security Field Office at 201 Penn St, Ste 200 (19601).
What are the published hours for Reading Social Security offices?
The published schedule for the Reading 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 Reading?
The nearest other mapped Social Security office is in Pottstown, PA (15.4 miles away).
Do I need an appointment to visit a Reading 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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