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Social Security Office in New Bedford, MA

Where Is the Social Security Office in New Bedford, MA?

The New Bedford Social Security Office is in New Bedford, at 53 North 6th Street, Hastings Keith Fed Bld, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The next closest is the Fall River Social Security Office, about 12 miles away.

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Social Security Offices in New Bedford

Other Offices Near New Bedford

Straight-line distance from the center of New Bedford (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 New Bedford?

SSA assigns all 4 ZIP codes in New Bedford to the New Bedford 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 New Bedford
ZIP codeOffice SSA assignsDistance
02740New Bedford Social Security Office for ZIP code 027400.5 miles
02744New Bedford Social Security Office for ZIP code 027442.2 miles
02745New Bedford Social Security Office for ZIP code 027454.7 miles
02746New Bedford Social Security Office for ZIP code 027462.2 miles

ZIP codes 02740, 02744, 02745 and 02746 go to the New Bedford Social Security Office, 53 North 6th Street, Hastings Keith Fed Bld, New Bedford.

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

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 Taunton

Taunton is about 19 miles northwest of central New Bedford. SSA assigns its ZIP codes (02718 and 02780) to the Taunton Social Security Office at 104 Dean St, Taunton, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Social Security Office Near Raynham

Raynham is about 19 miles north of central New Bedford. SSA splits its 38 ZIP codes among 6 offices: 14 to the Brockton Social Security Office in Brockton, 10 to the Taunton Social Security Office in Taunton, 6 to the Attleboro Social Security Office in Attleboro, 4 to the Hanover Social Security Office in Hanover, 3 to the Fall River Social Security Office in Fall River and 1 to the Norwood Social Security Office in Norwood. Its own page lists every ZIP code.

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Social Security Office Near Falmouth

Falmouth is about 19 miles southeast of central New Bedford. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 02540, to the Falmouth Social Security Office at 48 Research Rd, Technology Park, East Falmouth, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Social Security Office Near Wareham

Wareham is about 14 miles northeast of central New Bedford. SSA splits its 33 ZIP codes among 4 offices: 14 to the Falmouth Social Security Office in East Falmouth, 12 to the New Bedford Social Security Office in New Bedford, 4 to the Hanover Social Security Office in Hanover and 3 to the Taunton Social Security Office in Taunton. Its own page lists every ZIP code.

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Social Security Office Near Fall River

Fall River is about 9.2 miles northwest of central New Bedford. Its ZIP codes are split between offices: 02720, 02721, 02723 and 02724 go to the Fall River Social Security Office in Fall River; 02717 goes to the Taunton Social Security Office in Taunton.

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Social Security Office Near Somerset

Somerset is about 13 miles northwest of central New Bedford. SSA assigns its ZIP codes (02725 and 02726) to the Fall River Social Security Office at 400 North Main Street, Fall River, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Social Security Office Near Bourne

Bourne is about 17 miles east of central New Bedford. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 02532, to the Falmouth Social Security Office at 48 Research Rd, Technology Park, East Falmouth, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Social Security Office Near North Westport

North Westport is about 9.0 miles west of central New Bedford. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 02790, to the Fall River Social Security Office at 400 North Main Street, Fall River, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Social Security Office Near Mattapoisett Center

Mattapoisett Center is about 7.2 miles east of central New Bedford. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 02739, to the New Bedford Social Security Office at 53 North 6th Street, Hastings Keith Fed Bld, New Bedford, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Social Security Office Near Smith Mills

Smith Mills is about 3.3 miles west of central New Bedford. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 02747, to the New Bedford Social Security Office at 53 North 6th Street, Hastings Keith Fed Bld, New Bedford, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

How to Get an Appointment at the New Bedford 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 New Bedford Social Security Office at (866) 964-7413, 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 New Bedford

SSA also meets people by video at partner sites: Oak Bluffs Council On Aging in Oak Bluffs (about 24 miles), Harwich Council Aging in Harwich (about 45 miles) and Saltmarsh Senior Center in Nantucket (about 51 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 New Bedford?

New Bedford Social Security Office: 53 North 6th Street, Hastings Keith Fed Bld, New Bedford, MA 02740.

Which Social Security Office Serves My ZIP Code in New Bedford?

SSA assigns all 4 ZIP codes in New Bedford to the New Bedford 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 New Bedford?

The New Bedford 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 New Bedford?

SSA lists (866) 964-7413 for the New Bedford Social Security Office. SSA's national number is 1-800-772-1213.

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

Schedule online on SSA's appointment page, where the appointment may be by phone or in person, or call the New Bedford Social Security Office at (866) 964-7413 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 Massachusetts

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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