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Social Security Offices Near Athens, AL

Where Is the Social Security Office Nearest Athens, AL?

SSA assigns all 2 ZIP codes in Athens, AL to the Decatur Social Security Office at 717 McGlathery Ln SE, Decatur, about 14 miles away, phone (888) 289-9185, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Closest Social Security Offices to Athens, AL

Straight-line distance from the center of Athens (U.S. Census Gazetteer) to each office's address (U.S. Census Bureau geocoder). Office hours and phone numbers from SSA's office data, checked against SSA's Office Locator on October 1, 2026; confirm with SSA's Office Locator before you go.

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Which Social Security Office Serves Your ZIP Code in Athens?

SSA assigns all 2 ZIP codes in Athens to the Decatur Social Security Office in Decatur. For one ZIP code, the assigned office isn't the closest one, so check your ZIP before you go.

Social Security office assigned to each ZIP code in Athens
ZIP codeOffice SSA assignsDistance
35611Decatur Social Security Office for ZIP code 3561115 miles
35613Decatur Social Security Office for ZIP code 35613Closest: Huntsville Social Security Office, 14 miles18 miles

ZIP codes 35611 and 35613 go to the Decatur Social Security Office, 717 McGlathery Ln SE, Decatur.

Assigned offices from SSA's Office Locator, looked up by ZIP code on October 1, 2026. ZIP codes are those whose area overlaps Athens (U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas). Distance is straight-line, from the center of the ZIP code to the office.

Social Security Offices Near Areas Around Athens

Where people in nearby communities go, and how far it is. Each area's office is the one SSA assigns to its ZIP codes.

Social Security Office Near Madison

Madison is about 12 miles southeast of central Athens. SSA assigns its ZIP codes (35756 and 35758) to the Huntsville Social Security Office at 4970 Research Drive,NW, Huntsville, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Social Security Office Near Huntsville

Huntsville is about 17 miles east of central Athens. SSA assigns its ZIP codes (35741, 35756, 35757, 35763, 35801, 35802, 35803, 35805, 35806, 35810, 35811, 35816, 35824 and 35896) to the Huntsville Social Security Office at 4970 Research Drive,NW, Huntsville, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Social Security Office Near Decatur

Decatur is about 14 miles south of central Athens. SSA assigns its ZIP codes (35601 and 35603) to the Decatur Social Security Office at 717 McGlathery Ln SE, Decatur, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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How to Get an Appointment at the Decatur Social Security Office

SSA asks you to make an appointment before you visit an office. You can schedule one online on SSA's appointment page by answering a few questions; the appointment may be by phone or in person, and you can change or cancel it from the confirmation email or text.

To book by phone, call the Decatur Social Security Office at (888) 289-9185, or SSA's national number, 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time. Help is available in English, Spanish and other languages.

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Can You Skip the Trip?

You can often replace a card, update your address or get a benefit letter online with a my Social Security account. If you need to go in, check what to bring.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where Is the Social Security Office in Athens?

There isn't an office in Athens, AL itself. The closest is the Decatur Social Security Office, 717 McGlathery Ln SE, Decatur, AL 35601, about 14 miles away.

Which Social Security Office Serves My ZIP Code in Athens?

SSA assigns all 2 ZIP codes in Athens to the Decatur Social Security Office in Decatur. SSA assigns offices by ZIP code, and the assigned office isn't always the closest one. Look up your ZIP code in the table on this page or in SSA's Office Locator.

What Are Social Security Office Hours Near Athens?

The Decatur Social Security Office is open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, according to SSA's office data (checked against SSA's Office Locator on October 1, 2026). Offices close on weekends and federal holidays.

What Is the Phone Number for the Social Security Office Near Athens?

SSA lists (888) 289-9185 for the Decatur Social Security Office. SSA's national number is 1-800-772-1213.

How Do I Make an Appointment at the Social Security Office Near Athens?

Schedule online on SSA's appointment page, where the appointment may be by phone or in person, or call the Decatur Social Security Office at (888) 289-9185 or SSA at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time. SSA asks you to make an appointment before visiting an office.

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Sources

  1. Social Security Administration, field office and resident station data (updated March 9, 2026)
  2. SSA Office Locator (offices and ZIP code assignments, checked October 1, 2026)
  3. U.S. Census Bureau: geocoder, 2023 Gazetteer files and 2020 ZIP Code Tabulation Area relationship files
  4. SSA: Make an appointment
  5. SSA: Contact by phone
  6. SSA: Office locator guidance (appointments and Card Centers)

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