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Social Security Office in Buffalo, NY

Where Is the Social Security Office in Buffalo, NY?

The Buffalo Social Security Office is in Buffalo, at 478 Main Street, Suite 200, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The next closest is the Ridge Road Social Security Office, about 5.8 miles away.

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Social Security Offices in Buffalo

Other Offices Near Buffalo

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

SSA splits Buffalo's 17 ZIP codes among 2 offices: 14 to the Buffalo Social Security Office and 3 to the Ridge Road Social Security Office. For one ZIP code, the assigned office isn't the closest one, so check your ZIP before you go.

Social Security office assigned to each ZIP code in Buffalo
ZIP codeOffice SSA assignsDistance
14201Buffalo Social Security Office for ZIP code 142011.0 miles
14202Buffalo Social Security Office for ZIP code 142020.4 miles
14203Buffalo Social Security Office for ZIP code 142031.9 miles
14204Buffalo Social Security Office for ZIP code 142040.7 miles
14206Ridge Road Social Security Office for ZIP code 142063.8 miles
14207Buffalo Social Security Office for ZIP code 142074.7 miles
14208Buffalo Social Security Office for ZIP code 142082.2 miles
14209Buffalo Social Security Office for ZIP code 142091.9 miles
14210Buffalo Social Security Office for ZIP code 142102.8 miles
14211Buffalo Social Security Office for ZIP code 142113.1 miles
14212Ridge Road Social Security Office for ZIP code 14212Closest: Buffalo Social Security Office, 2.8 miles4.9 miles
14213Buffalo Social Security Office for ZIP code 142132.3 miles
14214Buffalo Social Security Office for ZIP code 142144.0 miles
14215Buffalo Social Security Office for ZIP code 142154.6 miles
14216Buffalo Social Security Office for ZIP code 142164.4 miles
14220Ridge Road Social Security Office for ZIP code 142202.3 miles
14222Buffalo Social Security Office for ZIP code 142222.3 miles

ZIP codes 14201, 14202, 14203, 14204, 14207, 14208, 14209, 14210, 14211, 14213, 14214, 14215, 14216 and 14222 go to the Buffalo Social Security Office, 478 Main Street, Suite 200, Buffalo.

ZIP codes 14206, 14212 and 14220 go to the Ridge Road Social Security Office, 1900 Ridge Rd, Suite 120, West Seneca.

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

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 Amherst

Amherst is about 9.7 miles northeast of central Buffalo. SSA splits its 44 ZIP codes among 3 offices: 29 to the Buffalo Social Security Office in Buffalo, 10 to the Ridge Road Social Security Office in West Seneca and 5 to the Niagara Falls Social Security Office in Niagara Falls. Its own page lists every ZIP code.

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Social Security Office Near Tonawanda

Tonawanda is about 8.3 miles north of central Buffalo. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 14150, to the Buffalo Social Security Office at 478 Main Street, Suite 200, Buffalo, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The Niagara Falls Social Security Office is closer to central Tonawanda (about 7.6 miles, against 8.6 miles), but it isn't the office SSA assigns.

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Social Security Office Near Hamburg

Hamburg is about 12 miles south of central Buffalo. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 14075, to the Ridge Road Social Security Office at 1900 Ridge Rd, Suite 120, West Seneca, open Mon 9:00 AM-4:00 PM; Tue 9:00 AM-4:00 PM; Wed 9:00 AM-4:00 PM; Thu CLOSED-CLOSED; Fri 9:00 AM-4:00 PM.

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Social Security Office Near Williamsville

Williamsville is about 7.6 miles northeast of central Buffalo. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 14221, to the Buffalo Social Security Office at 478 Main Street, Suite 200, Buffalo, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Social Security Office Near Kenmore

Kenmore is about 5.0 miles north of central Buffalo. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 14217, to the Buffalo Social Security Office at 478 Main Street, Suite 200, Buffalo, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Social Security Office Near Lackawanna

Lackawanna is about 5.3 miles south of central Buffalo. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 14218, to the Ridge Road Social Security Office at 1900 Ridge Rd, Suite 120, West Seneca, open Mon 9:00 AM-4:00 PM; Tue 9:00 AM-4:00 PM; Wed 9:00 AM-4:00 PM; Thu CLOSED-CLOSED; Fri 9:00 AM-4:00 PM.

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Social Security Office Near Grand Island

Grand Island is about 10 miles northwest of central Buffalo. SSA splits its 40 ZIP codes among 3 offices: 25 to the Buffalo Social Security Office in Buffalo, 9 to the Niagara Falls Social Security Office in Niagara Falls and 6 to the Ridge Road Social Security Office in West Seneca. Its own page lists every ZIP code.

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Social Security Office Near West Seneca

West Seneca is about 6.7 miles southeast of central Buffalo. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 14224, to the Ridge Road Social Security Office at 1900 Ridge Rd, Suite 120, West Seneca, open Mon 9:00 AM-4:00 PM; Tue 9:00 AM-4:00 PM; Wed 9:00 AM-4:00 PM; Thu CLOSED-CLOSED; Fri 9:00 AM-4:00 PM.

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Social Security Office Near Depew

Depew is about 8.0 miles east of central Buffalo. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 14043, to the Ridge Road Social Security Office at 1900 Ridge Rd, Suite 120, West Seneca, open Mon 9:00 AM-4:00 PM; Tue 9:00 AM-4:00 PM; Wed 9:00 AM-4:00 PM; Thu CLOSED-CLOSED; Fri 9:00 AM-4:00 PM.

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Social Security Office Near Lancaster

Lancaster is about 9.7 miles east of central Buffalo. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 14086, to the Buffalo Social Security Office at 478 Main Street, Suite 200, Buffalo, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The Ridge Road Social Security Office is closer to central Lancaster (about 7.7 miles, against 10 miles), but it isn't the office SSA assigns.

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How to Get an Appointment at the Buffalo 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 Buffalo Social Security Office at (855) 881-0213, 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.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where Is the Social Security Office in Buffalo?

Buffalo Social Security Office: 478 Main Street, Suite 200, Buffalo, NY 14202.

Which Social Security Office Serves My ZIP Code in Buffalo?

SSA splits Buffalo's 17 ZIP codes among 2 offices: 14 to the Buffalo Social Security Office and 3 to the Ridge Road 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 Buffalo?

The Buffalo 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 Buffalo?

SSA lists (855) 881-0213 for the Buffalo Social Security Office. SSA's national number is 1-800-772-1213.

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

Schedule online on SSA's appointment page, where the appointment may be by phone or in person, or call the Buffalo Social Security Office at (855) 881-0213 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 York

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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