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Social Security Offices Near Lancaster, NY

Where Is the Social Security Office Nearest Lancaster, NY?

SSA assigns Lancaster, NY's ZIP code, 14086, to the Buffalo Social Security Office at 478 Main Street, Suite 200, Buffalo, about 10 miles away, phone (855) 881-0213, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The Ridge Road Social Security Office in West Seneca is closer (about 7.7 miles), but it isn't the office SSA assigns.

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Closest Social Security Offices to Lancaster, NY

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

SSA assigns Lancaster's ZIP code, 14086, to the Buffalo Social Security Office in Buffalo. 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 Lancaster
ZIP codeOffice SSA assignsDistance
14086Buffalo Social Security Office for ZIP code 14086Closest: Ridge Road Social Security Office, 9.5 miles12 miles

ZIP code 14086 goes to the Buffalo Social Security Office, 478 Main Street, Suite 200, Buffalo.

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

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 Buffalo

Buffalo is about 9.7 miles west of central Lancaster. SSA splits its 17 ZIP codes among 2 offices: 14 to the Buffalo Social Security Office and 3 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 Amherst

Amherst is about 8.9 miles northwest of central Lancaster. 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 Williamsville

Williamsville is about 5.4 miles northwest of central Lancaster. 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 Clarence

Clarence is about 6.4 miles northeast of central Lancaster. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 14031, 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 Clarence (about 14 miles, against 15 miles), but it isn't the office SSA assigns.

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Social Security Office Near Kenmore

Kenmore is about 11 miles northwest of central Lancaster. 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 10 miles southwest of central Lancaster. 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 Depew

Depew is about 2.0 miles northwest of central Lancaster. 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 West Seneca

West Seneca is about 6.0 miles southwest of central Lancaster. 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 Cheektowaga

Cheektowaga is about 4.2 miles west of central Lancaster. Its ZIP codes are split between offices: 14043, 14206, 14225 and 14227 go to the Ridge Road Social Security Office in West Seneca; 14215 goes to the Buffalo Social Security Office in Buffalo.

Social Security Office Near Tonawanda Town

Tonawanda Town is about 12 miles northwest of central Lancaster. SSA assigns its ZIP codes (14150, 14207, 14217 and 14223) to the Buffalo Social Security Office at 478 Main Street, Suite 200, Buffalo, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

How to Get an Appointment at the Ridge Road 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 Ridge Road Social Security Office at (800) 647-9195, 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 Lancaster?

There isn't an office in Lancaster, NY itself. The closest is the Ridge Road Social Security Office, 1900 Ridge Rd, Suite 120, West Seneca, NY 14224, about 7.7 miles away.

Which Social Security Office Serves My ZIP Code in Lancaster?

SSA assigns Lancaster's ZIP code, 14086, to the Buffalo Social Security Office in Buffalo. 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 Lancaster?

The Ridge Road Social Security Office is 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, 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 Lancaster?

SSA lists (800) 647-9195 for the Ridge Road Social Security Office. SSA's national number is 1-800-772-1213.

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

Schedule online on SSA's appointment page, where the appointment may be by phone or in person, or call the Ridge Road Social Security Office at (800) 647-9195 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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