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Social Security Offices in Wilkesboro, North Carolina
Wilkesboro is served by 1 published Social Security Field Office at 1517 River St (28697).
Compare local addresses, direct phone numbers, weekday hours, and closest branches for 41 nearby towns.
Local Offices
1 Nearby Towns
41 Other Branches
6 Standard Hours
Mon–Fri 9–4 Direct Branch Listings
Wilkesboro Social Security Office Listings (1)
Field Office #339
Checking status…Wilkesboro, NC 28697
1517 River St, Wilkesboro, NC 28697Mon–Fri: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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Wilkesboro Social Security Office Map
Weekly Schedule
Wilkesboro 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 Wilkesboro & 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 Wilkesboro 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 | Wilkesboro 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 Wilkesboro 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 Wilkesboro branch. |
| Apply for Retirement, SSDI, or Medicare | 🟡 Call First | Online application or phone interview | Call your local Wilkesboro 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 Wilkesboro
#1 Closest 29.7 mi
Statesville, NC 28625
2038 Davie Ave
(855) 722-3497 Open →
#2 Closest 41.2 mi
Mount Airy, NC 27030
1187 N Andy Griffith Pkwy
(866) 587-4418 Open →
#3 Closest 49.3 mi
Salisbury, NC 28147
1840 Jake Alexander Blvd W
(877) 405-3157 Open →
#4 Closest 51.9 mi
Winston Salem, NC 27103
1370 Lockland Ave
(877) 402-0828 Open →
#5 Closest 56.6 mi
Wytheville, VA 24382
130 Withers Ln
(888) 632-6893 Open →
#6 Closest 58.9 mi
Concord, NC 28027
830 Florence St Nw
(888) 366-6149 Open →
Local Coverage (41 Towns)
Closest Social Security Office for Towns Near Wilkesboro
| Nearby Town | Closest Listed Office | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cricket, NC | Wilkesboro office | 2.1 mi |
| Moravian Falls, NC | Wilkesboro office | 2.1 mi |
| North Wilkesboro, NC | Wilkesboro office | 3.7 mi |
| Fairplains, NC | Wilkesboro office | 4.4 mi |
| Millers Creek, NC | Wilkesboro office | 4.4 mi |
| Mulberry, NC | Wilkesboro office | 6.2 mi |
| Hays, NC | Wilkesboro office | 8.6 mi |
| Ronda, NC | Wilkesboro office | 14.9 mi |
| Taylorsville, NC | Wilkesboro office | 15.3 mi |
| Pleasant Hill, NC | Wilkesboro office | 18.3 mi |
| Cedar Rock, NC | Wilkesboro office | 20.1 mi |
| Elkin, NC | Wilkesboro office | 21.0 mi |
| Jonesville, NC | Wilkesboro office | 21.0 mi |
| Bethlehem, NC | Wilkesboro office | 23.0 mi |
| West Jefferson, NC | Wilkesboro office | 23.9 mi |
| Lenoir, NC | Wilkesboro office | 24.4 mi |
| Jefferson, NC | Wilkesboro office | 24.9 mi |
| Sparta, NC | Wilkesboro office | 25.4 mi |
| Hudson, NC | Wilkesboro office | 26.0 mi |
| Blowing Rock, NC | Wilkesboro office | 26.6 mi |
Show all 41 nearby places around Wilkesboro (+21 more)
| Nearby Town | Closest Listed Office | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Northlakes, NC | Wilkesboro office | 26.6 mi |
| Boone, NC | Wilkesboro office | 27.0 mi |
| Granite Falls, NC | Wilkesboro office | 27.0 mi |
| Sawmills, NC | Wilkesboro office | 27.4 mi |
| Cajah's Mountain, NC | Wilkesboro office | 27.7 mi |
| Rhodhiss, NC | Wilkesboro office | 29.1 mi |
| Gamewell, NC | Wilkesboro office | 29.6 mi |
| Lansing, NC | Wilkesboro office | 30.6 mi |
| Connelly Springs, NC | Wilkesboro office | 31.6 mi |
| Foscoe, NC | Wilkesboro office | 32.7 mi |
| Valle Crucis, NC | Wilkesboro office | 34.2 mi |
| Cove Creek, NC | Wilkesboro office | 34.8 mi |
| Seven Devils, NC | Wilkesboro office | 34.8 mi |
| Grandfather Village, NC | Wilkesboro office | 37.2 mi |
| Sugar Mountain, NC | Wilkesboro office | 37.6 mi |
| Banner Elk, NC | Wilkesboro office | 37.8 mi |
| Linville, NC | Wilkesboro office | 38.3 mi |
| Beech Mountain, NC | Wilkesboro office | 39.2 mi |
| Newland, NC | Wilkesboro office | 41.3 mi |
| Crossnore, NC | Wilkesboro office | 42.1 mi |
| Elk Park, NC | Wilkesboro office | 44.1 mi |
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions: Wilkesboro Social Security Offices
How many Social Security offices are in Wilkesboro, NC?
Wilkesboro has 1 published Social Security Field Office at 1517 River St (28697).
What are the published hours for Wilkesboro Social Security offices?
The published schedule for the Wilkesboro 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 Wilkesboro?
The nearest other mapped Social Security office is in Statesville, NC (29.7 miles away).
Do I need an appointment to visit a Wilkesboro 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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