Georgia · Checked Against SSA's Locator October 1, 2026
The closest Social Security office to Buford, GA is the Gwinnett Social Security Office in Norcross, about 16 miles away, phone (877) 803-6320, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Gainesville Social Security Office is about 17 miles away.
4365 Shackleford Rd
Norcross, GA 30093
Call (877) 803-6320 for the Gwinnett Social Security OfficeDirections to the Gwinnett Social Security Office
Fax: (833) 950-3163
| Monday | 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Saturday and Sunday | Closed |
2565 Thompson Brdg Rd, Suite 210
Gainesville, GA 30501
Call (866) 331-2309 for the Gainesville Social Security OfficeDirections to the Gainesville Social Security Office
Fax: (833) 950-2862
| Monday | 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
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| Tuesday | 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Saturday and Sunday | Closed |
389 East Broad St
Winder, GA 30680
Call (866) 331-9071 for the Winder Social Security OfficeDirections to the Winder Social Security Office
Fax: (833) 950-3765
| Monday | 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
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| Tuesday | 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Saturday and Sunday | Closed |
3554 Covington Hwy
Decatur, GA 30032
Call (877) 626-9909 for the Decatur Social Security OfficeDirections to the Decatur Social Security Office
Fax: (833) 950-3165
| Monday | 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
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| Tuesday | 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Saturday and Sunday | Closed |
401 W Peachtree St NW, STE 2860 Flr 28
Atlanta, GA 30308
Call (866) 931-9946 for the Atlanta-D/T Social Security OfficeDirections to the Atlanta-D/T Social Security Office
Fax: (833) 950-2558
| Monday | 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
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| Tuesday | 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Saturday and Sunday | Closed |
200 Chastain Center Blvd, Suite 250
Kennesaw, GA 30144
Call (866) 964-4690 for the Kennesaw Social Security OfficeDirections to the Kennesaw Social Security Office
Fax: (833) 950-3161
| Monday | 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Saturday and Sunday | Closed |
Straight-line distance from the center of Buford (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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SSA assigns Buford's ZIP code, 30518, to the Gwinnett Social Security Office in Norcross. SSA assigns offices by ZIP code, so the office to use is the one listed for your ZIP.
| ZIP code | Office SSA assigns | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 30518 | Gwinnett Social Security Office for ZIP code 30518 | 15 miles |
Assigned offices from SSA's Office Locator, looked up by ZIP code on October 1, 2026. ZIP codes are those whose area overlaps Buford (U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas). Distance is straight-line, from the center of the ZIP code to the office.
Where people in nearby communities go, and how far it is. Each area's office is the one SSA assigns to its ZIP codes.
Lawrenceville is about 11 miles south of central Buford. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 30046, to the Gwinnett Social Security Office at 4365 Shackleford Rd, Norcross, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Cumming is about 10 miles northwest of central Buford. SSA assigns its ZIP codes (30040 and 30041) to the Gainesville Social Security Office at 2565 Thompson Brdg Rd, Suite 210, Gainesville, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Duluth is about 12 miles southwest of central Buford. SSA assigns its ZIP codes (30096 and 30097) to the Gwinnett Social Security Office at 4365 Shackleford Rd, Norcross, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Alpharetta is about 17 miles west of central Buford. Its ZIP codes are split between offices: 30005 and 30022 go to the Gwinnett Social Security Office in Norcross; 30009 goes to the Kennesaw Social Security Office in Kennesaw.
Johns Creek is about 14 miles southwest of central Buford. SSA assigns its ZIP codes (30022 and 30097) to the Gwinnett Social Security Office at 4365 Shackleford Rd, Norcross, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Snellville is about 18 miles south of central Buford. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 30078, to the Gwinnett Social Security Office at 4365 Shackleford Rd, Norcross, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Suwanee is about 6.4 miles southwest of central Buford. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 30024, to the Gwinnett Social Security Office at 4365 Shackleford Rd, Norcross, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Gainesville is about 15 miles northeast of central Buford. SSA assigns its ZIP codes (30501, 30504 and 30507) to the Gainesville Social Security Office at 2565 Thompson Brdg Rd, Suite 210, Gainesville, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Lilburn is about 18 miles southwest of central Buford. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 30047, to the Gwinnett Social Security Office at 4365 Shackleford Rd, Norcross, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Norcross is about 18 miles southwest of central Buford. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 30071, to the Gwinnett Social Security Office at 4365 Shackleford Rd, Norcross, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
SSA also meets people by video at partner sites: Salvation Army - Atlanta Ga in Atlanta (about 34 miles). Ask an office whether a video appointment fits your visit.
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.
There isn't an office in Buford, GA itself. The closest is the Gwinnett Social Security Office, 4365 Shackleford Rd, Norcross, GA 30093, about 16 miles away.
SSA assigns Buford's ZIP code, 30518, to the Gwinnett Social Security Office in Norcross. 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.
The Gwinnett 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.
SSA lists (877) 803-6320 for the Gwinnett Social Security Office. SSA's national number is 1-800-772-1213.
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