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Social Security Office in Bessemer, AL

Where Is the Social Security Office in Bessemer, AL?

The Bessemer Social Security Office is in Bessemer, at 5475 Academy Way, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The next closest is the Birmingham Dt Social Security Office, about 13 miles away.

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Social Security Offices in Bessemer

Other Offices Near Bessemer

Straight-line distance from the center of Bessemer (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 Bessemer?

SSA assigns all 2 ZIP codes in Bessemer to the Bessemer Social Security Office. SSA assigns offices by ZIP code, so the office to use is the one listed for your ZIP.

Social Security office assigned to each ZIP code in Bessemer
ZIP codeOffice SSA assignsDistance
35020Bessemer Social Security Office for ZIP code 350203.9 miles
35022Bessemer Social Security Office for ZIP code 350223.5 miles

ZIP codes 35020 and 35022 go to the Bessemer Social Security Office, 5475 Academy Way, Bessemer.

Assigned offices from SSA's Office Locator, looked up by ZIP code on October 1, 2026. ZIP codes are those whose area overlaps Bessemer (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 Bessemer

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 Birmingham

Birmingham is about 15 miles northeast of central Bessemer. SSA splits its 26 ZIP codes among 3 offices: 15 to the Birmingham Dt Social Security Office, 8 to the Birmingham East Social Security Office and 3 to the Bessemer Social Security Office in Bessemer. Its own page lists every ZIP code.

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Social Security Office Near Hoover

Hoover is about 9.4 miles east of central Bessemer. SSA assigns its ZIP codes (35216, 35226 and 35244) to the Birmingham Dt Social Security Office at 1200 Rev Abraham Woods Jr Blvd N, District Office-1st Floor, Birmingham, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Social Security Office Near Chelsea

Chelsea is about 20 miles east of central Bessemer. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 35043, to the Birmingham Dt Social Security Office at 1200 Rev Abraham Woods Jr Blvd N, District Office-1st Floor, Birmingham, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Social Security Office Near Forestdale

Forestdale is about 15 miles north of central Bessemer. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 35214, to the Birmingham Dt Social Security Office at 1200 Rev Abraham Woods Jr Blvd N, District Office-1st Floor, Birmingham, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Social Security Office Near Hueytown

Hueytown is about 3.7 miles northwest of central Bessemer. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 35023, to the Bessemer Social Security Office at 5475 Academy Way, Bessemer, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Social Security Office Near Helena

Helena is about 8.1 miles southeast of central Bessemer. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 35080, to the Birmingham Dt Social Security Office at 1200 Rev Abraham Woods Jr Blvd N, District Office-1st Floor, Birmingham, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The Bessemer Social Security Office is closer to central Helena (about 9.2 miles, against 17 miles), but it isn't the office SSA assigns.

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Social Security Office Near Homewood

Homewood is about 11 miles northeast of central Bessemer. SSA assigns its ZIP codes (35209 and 35229) to the Birmingham Dt Social Security Office at 1200 Rev Abraham Woods Jr Blvd N, District Office-1st Floor, Birmingham, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Social Security Office Near Pelham

Pelham is about 14 miles east of central Bessemer. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 35124, to the Birmingham Dt Social Security Office at 1200 Rev Abraham Woods Jr Blvd N, District Office-1st Floor, Birmingham, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Social Security Office Near Alabaster

Alabaster is about 14 miles southeast of central Bessemer. SSA assigns its ZIP codes (35007 and 35114) to the Birmingham Dt Social Security Office at 1200 Rev Abraham Woods Jr Blvd N, District Office-1st Floor, Birmingham, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The Bessemer Social Security Office is closer to central Alabaster (about 15 miles, against 21 miles), but it isn't the office SSA assigns.

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Social Security Office Near Vestavia Hills

Vestavia Hills is about 15 miles northeast of central Bessemer. SSA assigns its ZIP codes (35216, 35242 and 35243) to the Birmingham Dt Social Security Office at 1200 Rev Abraham Woods Jr Blvd N, District Office-1st Floor, Birmingham, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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How to Get an Appointment at the Bessemer 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 Bessemer Social Security Office at (866) 593-5647, 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.

See office hours and appointments for the best times to call and visit.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where Is the Social Security Office in Bessemer?

Bessemer Social Security Office: 5475 Academy Way, Bessemer, AL 35022.

Which Social Security Office Serves My ZIP Code in Bessemer?

SSA assigns all 2 ZIP codes in Bessemer to the Bessemer Social Security Office. 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 Bessemer?

The Bessemer 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 Bessemer?

SSA lists (866) 593-5647 for the Bessemer Social Security Office. SSA's national number is 1-800-772-1213.

How Do I Make an Appointment at the Social Security Office in Bessemer?

Schedule online on SSA's appointment page, where the appointment may be by phone or in person, or call the Bessemer Social Security Office at (866) 593-5647 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.

Every Social Security office in Alabama

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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