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Social Security Offices Near Bear, DE

Where Is the Social Security Office Nearest Bear, DE?

SSA assigns all 2 ZIP codes in Bear, DE to the Wilmington Social Security Office at 920 W Basin Road, Suite 200, New Castle, about 6.8 miles away, phone (866) 667-7221, open Mon 9:00 AM-4:00 PM; Tue 10:00 AM-4:00 PM; Wed 9:00 AM-4:00 PM; Thu 9:00 AM-4:00 PM; Fri 9:00 AM-4:00 PM.

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Closest Social Security Offices to Bear, DE

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

SSA assigns all 2 ZIP codes in Bear to the Wilmington Social Security Office in New Castle. For 2 of them, the assigned office isn't the closest one, so check your ZIP before you go.

Social Security office assigned to each ZIP code in Bear
ZIP codeOffice SSA assignsDistance
19701Wilmington Social Security Office for ZIP code 19701Closest: Elkton Social Security Office, 6.9 miles9.2 miles
19702Wilmington Social Security Office for ZIP code 19702Closest: Elkton Social Security Office, 5.2 miles8.7 miles

ZIP codes 19701 and 19702 go to the Wilmington Social Security Office, 920 W Basin Road, Suite 200, New Castle.

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

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 Wilmington

Wilmington is about 11 miles northeast of central Bear. SSA assigns its ZIP codes (19801, 19802, 19805, 19806 and 19809) to the Wilmington Social Security Office at 920 W Basin Road, Suite 200, New Castle, open Mon 9:00 AM-4:00 PM; Tue 10:00 AM-4:00 PM; Wed 9:00 AM-4:00 PM; Thu 9:00 AM-4:00 PM; Fri 9:00 AM-4:00 PM.

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Social Security Office Near Newark

Newark is about 5.8 miles northwest of central Bear. SSA assigns its ZIP codes (19711, 19713, 19716 and 19717) to the Wilmington Social Security Office at 920 W Basin Road, Suite 200, New Castle, open Mon 9:00 AM-4:00 PM; Tue 10:00 AM-4:00 PM; Wed 9:00 AM-4:00 PM; Thu 9:00 AM-4:00 PM; Fri 9:00 AM-4:00 PM. The Elkton Social Security Office is closer to central Newark (about 6.5 miles, against 8.5 miles), but it isn't the office SSA assigns.

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Social Security Office Near Elsmere

Elsmere is about 9.4 miles northeast of central Bear. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 19805, to the Wilmington Social Security Office at 920 W Basin Road, Suite 200, New Castle, open Mon 9:00 AM-4:00 PM; Tue 10:00 AM-4:00 PM; Wed 9:00 AM-4:00 PM; Thu 9:00 AM-4:00 PM; Fri 9:00 AM-4:00 PM.

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Social Security Office Near Middletown

Middletown is about 12 miles south of central Bear. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 19709, to the Wilmington Social Security Office at 920 W Basin Road, Suite 200, New Castle, open Mon 9:00 AM-4:00 PM; Tue 10:00 AM-4:00 PM; Wed 9:00 AM-4:00 PM; Thu 9:00 AM-4:00 PM; Fri 9:00 AM-4:00 PM. The Elkton Social Security Office is closer to central Middletown (about 12 miles, against 18 miles), but it isn't the office SSA assigns.

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Social Security Office Near New Castle

New Castle is about 7.0 miles northeast of central Bear. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 19720, to the Wilmington Social Security Office at 920 W Basin Road, Suite 200, New Castle, open Mon 9:00 AM-4:00 PM; Tue 10:00 AM-4:00 PM; Wed 9:00 AM-4:00 PM; Thu 9:00 AM-4:00 PM; Fri 9:00 AM-4:00 PM.

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Social Security Office Near Hockessin

Hockessin is about 11 miles north of central Bear. SSA assigns its ZIP codes (19707 and 19736) to the Wilmington Social Security Office at 920 W Basin Road, Suite 200, New Castle, open Mon 9:00 AM-4:00 PM; Tue 10:00 AM-4:00 PM; Wed 9:00 AM-4:00 PM; Thu 9:00 AM-4:00 PM; Fri 9:00 AM-4:00 PM.

Social Security Office Near Glasgow

Glasgow is about 3.7 miles west of central Bear. SSA assigns its ZIP codes (19701 and 19702) to the Wilmington Social Security Office at 920 W Basin Road, Suite 200, New Castle, open Mon 9:00 AM-4:00 PM; Tue 10:00 AM-4:00 PM; Wed 9:00 AM-4:00 PM; Thu 9:00 AM-4:00 PM; Fri 9:00 AM-4:00 PM. The Elkton Social Security Office is closer to central Glasgow (about 4.1 miles, against 10 miles), but it isn't the office SSA assigns.

Social Security Office Near North Star

North Star is about 9.7 miles north of central Bear. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 19711, to the Wilmington Social Security Office at 920 W Basin Road, Suite 200, New Castle, open Mon 9:00 AM-4:00 PM; Tue 10:00 AM-4:00 PM; Wed 9:00 AM-4:00 PM; Thu 9:00 AM-4:00 PM; Fri 9:00 AM-4:00 PM.

Social Security Office Near Brookside

Brookside is about 3.5 miles northwest of central Bear. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 19713, to the Wilmington Social Security Office at 920 W Basin Road, Suite 200, New Castle, open Mon 9:00 AM-4:00 PM; Tue 10:00 AM-4:00 PM; Wed 9:00 AM-4:00 PM; Thu 9:00 AM-4:00 PM; Fri 9:00 AM-4:00 PM.

Social Security Office Near Pike Creek Valley

Pike Creek Valley is about 7.7 miles north of central Bear. SSA assigns its ZIP codes (19711 and 19808) to the Wilmington Social Security Office at 920 W Basin Road, Suite 200, New Castle, open Mon 9:00 AM-4:00 PM; Tue 10:00 AM-4:00 PM; Wed 9:00 AM-4:00 PM; Thu 9:00 AM-4:00 PM; Fri 9:00 AM-4:00 PM.

How to Get an Appointment at the Wilmington 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 Wilmington Social Security Office at (866) 667-7221, 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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Frequently Asked Questions

Where Is the Social Security Office in Bear?

There isn't an office in Bear, DE itself. The closest is the Wilmington Social Security Office, 920 W Basin Road, Suite 200, New Castle, DE 19720, about 6.8 miles away.

Which Social Security Office Serves My ZIP Code in Bear?

SSA assigns all 2 ZIP codes in Bear to the Wilmington Social Security Office in New Castle. 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 Bear?

The Wilmington Social Security Office is open Mon 9:00 AM-4:00 PM; Tue 10:00 AM-4:00 PM; Wed 9:00 AM-4:00 PM; Thu 9:00 AM-4:00 PM; Fri 9:00 AM-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 Bear?

SSA lists (866) 667-7221 for the Wilmington Social Security Office. SSA's national number is 1-800-772-1213.

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

Schedule online on SSA's appointment page, where the appointment may be by phone or in person, or call the Wilmington Social Security Office at (866) 667-7221 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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