New Jersey · Checked Against SSA's Locator October 1, 2026

Social Security Offices Near Linden, NJ

Where Is the Social Security Office Nearest Linden, NJ?

SSA assigns Linden, NJ's ZIP code, 07036, to the Union Township Social Security Office at 855 Lehigh Ave, Union, about 3.8 miles away, phone (877) 803-6306, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The Staten Island Social Security Office in Staten Island is closer (about 3.3 miles), but it isn't the office SSA assigns.

Reviewed by ·

Closest Social Security Offices to Linden, NJ

Straight-line distance from the center of Linden (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.

Map of Social Security Offices Near Linden

Loading map…

Social Security office

Which Social Security Office Serves Your ZIP Code in Linden?

SSA assigns Linden's ZIP code, 07036, to the Union Township Social Security Office in Union. 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 Linden
ZIP codeOffice SSA assignsDistance
07036Union Township Social Security Office for ZIP code 070363.9 miles

ZIP code 07036 goes to the Union Township Social Security Office, 855 Lehigh Ave, Union.

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

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 North Plainfield

North Plainfield is about 11 miles west of central Linden. SSA assigns its ZIP codes (07060 and 07063) to the Union Township Social Security Office at 855 Lehigh Ave, Union, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The Woodbridge Social Security Office is closer to central North Plainfield (about 7.0 miles, against 11 miles), but it isn't the office SSA assigns.

More on Social Security offices near North Plainfield

Social Security Office Near Edison Township

Edison township is about 10 miles southwest of central Linden. SSA splits its 90 ZIP codes among 7 offices: 25 to the Union Township Social Security Office in Union, 22 to the New Brunswick Social Security Office in New Brunswick, 21 to the Woodbridge Social Security Office in Iselin, 9 to the Staten Island Social Security Office in Staten Island, 8 to the Bridgewater Social Security Office in Bridgewater, 3 to the Parsippany Social Security Office in Parsippany and 2 to the Eatontown Social Security Office in Eatontown. Its own page lists every ZIP code.

More on Social Security offices near Edison township

Social Security Office Near Bayonne

Bayonne is about 7.0 miles east of central Linden. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 07002, to the Jersey City Social Security Office at 325 West Side Avenue, Ground Floor, Jersey City, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

More on Social Security offices near Bayonne

Social Security Office Near Elizabeth

Elizabeth is about 3.5 miles northeast of central Linden. SSA assigns its ZIP codes (07201, 07202, 07206 and 07208) to the Union Township Social Security Office at 855 Lehigh Ave, Union, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

More on Social Security offices near Elizabeth

Social Security Office Near Newark

Newark is about 7.5 miles northeast of central Linden. SSA splits its 9 ZIP codes among 2 offices: 5 to the Newark Social Security Office and 4 to the Springfield Ave Social Security Office. Its own page lists every ZIP code.

More on Social Security offices near Newark

Social Security Office Near Woodbridge

Woodbridge is about 5.8 miles southwest of central Linden. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 07095, to the Woodbridge Social Security Office at 190 Middlesex Tpke, 3rd Floor, Iselin, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

More on Social Security offices near Woodbridge

Social Security Office Near East Orange

East Orange is about 9.6 miles north of central Linden. SSA assigns its ZIP codes (07017 and 07018) to the East Orange Social Security Office at 7 Glenwood Ave, STE 100, East Orange, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

More on Social Security offices near East Orange

Social Security Office Near Plainfield

Plainfield is about 9.4 miles west of central Linden. SSA assigns its ZIP codes (07060, 07062 and 07063) to the Union Township Social Security Office at 855 Lehigh Ave, Union, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The Woodbridge Social Security Office is closer to central Plainfield (about 5.7 miles, against 10 miles), but it isn't the office SSA assigns.

More on Social Security offices near Plainfield

Social Security Office Near Kearny

Kearny is about 11 miles northeast of central Linden. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 07032, to the Jersey City Social Security Office at 325 West Side Avenue, Ground Floor, Jersey City, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

More on Social Security offices near Kearny

Social Security Office Near Harrison

Harrison is about 9.1 miles northeast of central Linden. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 07029, to the Jersey City Social Security Office at 325 West Side Avenue, Ground Floor, Jersey City, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The Newark Social Security Office is closer to central Harrison (about 1.5 miles, against 3.9 miles), but it isn't the office SSA assigns.

More on Social Security offices near Harrison

How to Get an Appointment at the Staten Island 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 Staten Island Social Security Office at (866) 331-5288, 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 Linden

SSA also meets people by video at partner sites: Norwalk Public Library in Norwalk (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.

Social Security Offices Near Other New Jersey Cities

Frequently Asked Questions

Where Is the Social Security Office in Linden?

There isn't an office in Linden, NJ itself. The closest is the Staten Island Social Security Office, 1441 South Ave, Staten Island, NY 10314, about 3.3 miles away.

Which Social Security Office Serves My ZIP Code in Linden?

SSA assigns Linden's ZIP code, 07036, to the Union Township Social Security Office in Union. 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 Linden?

The Staten Island 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 Linden?

SSA lists (866) 331-5288 for the Staten Island Social Security Office. SSA's national number is 1-800-772-1213.

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

Schedule online on SSA's appointment page, where the appointment may be by phone or in person, or call the Staten Island Social Security Office at (866) 331-5288 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 New Jersey

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)

Independent site, not affiliated with the Social Security Administration. Office addresses, phone numbers and hours come from SSA's public office data. To apply for benefits or manage your record, go to SSA directly at ssa.gov.