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Social Security Offices Near Newark, DE

Where Is the Social Security Office Nearest Newark, DE?

SSA assigns all 4 ZIP codes in Newark, DE to the Wilmington Social Security Office at 920 W Basin Road, Suite 200, New Castle, about 8.5 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. The Elkton Social Security Office in Elkton is closer (about 6.5 miles), but it isn't the office SSA assigns.

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Closest Social Security Offices to Newark, DE

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

SSA assigns all 4 ZIP codes in Newark 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 Newark
ZIP codeOffice SSA assignsDistance
19711Wilmington Social Security Office for ZIP code 197117.6 miles
19713Wilmington Social Security Office for ZIP code 197136.1 miles
19716Wilmington Social Security Office for ZIP code 19716Closest: Elkton Social Security Office, 6.3 miles8.0 miles
19717Wilmington Social Security Office for ZIP code 19717Closest: Elkton Social Security Office, 6.8 miles8.1 miles

ZIP codes 19711, 19713, 19716 and 19717 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 Newark (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 Newark

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 13 miles east of central Newark. 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 Elsmere

Elsmere is about 9.6 miles northeast of central Newark. 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 16 miles south of central Newark. 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 10 miles east of central Newark. 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 Bear

Bear is about 5.8 miles southeast of central Newark. 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.

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Social Security Office Near Hockessin

Hockessin is about 8.4 miles northeast of central Newark. 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 5.3 miles south of central Newark. 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 5.3 miles north of central Newark. 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 2.8 miles east of central Newark. 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 4.8 miles northeast of central Newark. 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 Elkton 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 Elkton Social Security Office at (866) 331-2218, 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?

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where Is the Social Security Office in Newark?

There isn't an office in Newark, DE itself. The closest is the Elkton Social Security Office, 300 Big Elk Mall, Elkton, MD 21921, about 6.5 miles away.

Which Social Security Office Serves My ZIP Code in Newark?

SSA assigns all 4 ZIP codes in Newark 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 Newark?

The Elkton 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 Newark?

SSA lists (866) 331-2218 for the Elkton Social Security Office. SSA's national number is 1-800-772-1213.

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

Schedule online on SSA's appointment page, where the appointment may be by phone or in person, or call the Elkton Social Security Office at (866) 331-2218 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 Delaware

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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