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Social Security Offices Near Essex, MD

Where Is the Social Security Office Nearest Essex, MD?

SSA assigns Essex, MD's ZIP code, 21221, to the Balto Rossville Social Security Office at 5235 King Avenue, Suite 312, Baltimore, about 4.2 miles away, phone (866) 348-5818, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Closest Social Security Offices to Essex, MD

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

SSA assigns Essex's ZIP code, 21221, to the Balto Rossville Social Security Office in Baltimore. 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 Essex
ZIP codeOffice SSA assignsDistance
21221Balto Rossville Social Security Office for ZIP code 212214.9 miles

ZIP code 21221 goes to the Balto Rossville Social Security Office, 5235 King Avenue, Suite 312, Baltimore.

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

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 Baltimore

Baltimore is about 8.9 miles west of central Essex. SSA splits its 26 ZIP codes among 7 offices: 7 to the Baltimore Dtn Social Security Office, 6 to the Towson Social Security Office in Towson, 4 to the Baltimore Wabash Social Security Office, 3 to the Balto NE Social Security Office, 2 to the Owings Mills Social Security Office in Owings Mills, 2 to the Balto West Social Security Office and 2 to the Glen Burnie Social Security Office in Glen Burnie. Its own page lists every ZIP code.

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Social Security Office Near Towson

Towson is about 11 miles northwest of central Essex. SSA assigns its ZIP codes (21204, 21212, 21239, 21252, 21285 and 21286) to the Towson Social Security Office at 1220 E Joppa Rd, Building B, Suite 320, Towson, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Social Security Office Near Dundalk

Dundalk is about 3.7 miles southwest of central Essex. Its ZIP codes are split between offices: 21222 goes to the Balto Rossville Social Security Office in Baltimore; 21224 goes to the Baltimore Dtn Social Security Office in Baltimore.

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Social Security Office Near Rossville

Rossville is about 4.2 miles northwest of central Essex. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 21237, to the Balto Rossville Social Security Office at 5235 King Avenue, Suite 312, Baltimore, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Social Security Office Near Carney

Carney is about 8.3 miles northwest of central Essex. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 21234, to the Towson Social Security Office at 1220 E Joppa Rd, Building B, Suite 320, Towson, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Social Security Office Near Edgewood

Edgewood is about 11 miles northeast of central Essex. SSA assigns its ZIP codes (21010 and 21040) to the Abingdon Social Security Office at Corporate Center Dr, 3435a Box Hill, Abingdon, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Social Security Office Near Pasadena

Pasadena is about 12 miles southwest of central Essex. SSA assigns its ZIP codes (21060, 21122 and 21226) to the Glen Burnie Social Security Office at 337 Hospital Dr, Suite 1a, Glen Burnie, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Social Security Office Near Middle River

Middle River is about 2.8 miles north of central Essex. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 21220, to the Balto Rossville Social Security Office at 5235 King Avenue, Suite 312, Baltimore, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Social Security Office Near Edgemere

Edgemere is about 5.6 miles south of central Essex. SSA assigns its ZIP codes (21052 and 21219) to the Balto Rossville Social Security Office at 5235 King Avenue, Suite 312, Baltimore, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Social Security Office Near Kingsville

Kingsville is about 10 miles north of central Essex. SSA assigns its ZIP codes (21087 and 21156) to the Towson Social Security Office at 1220 E Joppa Rd, Building B, Suite 320, Towson, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The Abingdon Social Security Office is closer to central Kingsville (about 6.8 miles, against 8.8 miles), but it isn't the office SSA assigns.

How to Get an Appointment at the Balto Rossville 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 Balto Rossville Social Security Office at (866) 348-5818, 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.

Video Appointments Near Essex

SSA also meets people by video at partner sites: Sfac At Ft Belvoir in Fort Belvoir (about 55 miles). Ask an office whether a video appointment fits your 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where Is the Social Security Office in Essex?

There isn't an office in Essex, MD itself. The closest is the Balto Rossville Social Security Office, 5235 King Avenue, Suite 312, Baltimore, MD 21237, about 4.2 miles away.

Which Social Security Office Serves My ZIP Code in Essex?

SSA assigns Essex's ZIP code, 21221, to the Balto Rossville Social Security Office in Baltimore. 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 Essex?

The Balto Rossville 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 Essex?

SSA lists (866) 348-5818 for the Balto Rossville Social Security Office. SSA's national number is 1-800-772-1213.

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

Schedule online on SSA's appointment page, where the appointment may be by phone or in person, or call the Balto Rossville Social Security Office at (866) 348-5818 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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