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Social Security Offices Near McDowell County

Where Is the Social Security Office Nearest McDowell County?

SSA assigns all 4 ZIP codes in McDowell County to the Asheville Social Security Office at 800 Centre Park Drive, Asheville, about 28 miles away, phone (866) 572-8361, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Closest Social Security Offices to McDowell County

Straight-line distance from the center of McDowell County (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 McDowell County

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Which Social Security Office Serves Your ZIP Code in McDowell County?

SSA assigns all 4 ZIP codes in McDowell County to the Asheville Social Security Office in Asheville. 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 McDowell County
ZIP codeOffice SSA assignsDistance
28749Asheville Social Security Office for ZIP code 2874929 miles
28752Asheville Social Security Office for ZIP code 2875229 miles
28761Asheville Social Security Office for ZIP code 28761Closest: Hickory Social Security Office, 30 miles36 miles
28762Asheville Social Security Office for ZIP code 2876219 miles

ZIP codes 28749, 28752, 28761 and 28762 go to the Asheville Social Security Office, 800 Centre Park Drive, Asheville.

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

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 Morganton

Morganton is about 20 miles east of central McDowell County. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 28655, to the Hickory Social Security Office at 1501 US Hwy 321 NW, Hickory, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

More on Social Security offices near Morganton

Social Security Office Near Nebo

Nebo is about 7.9 miles east of central McDowell County. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 28761, to the Asheville Social Security Office at 800 Centre Park Drive, Asheville, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The Hickory Social Security Office is closer to central Nebo (about 30 miles, against 35 miles), but it isn't the office SSA assigns.

How to Get an Appointment at the Asheville 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 Asheville Social Security Office at (866) 572-8361, 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where Is the Social Security Office in McDowell County?

There isn't an office in McDowell County itself. The closest is the Asheville Social Security Office, 800 Centre Park Drive, Asheville, NC 28805, about 28 miles away.

Which Social Security Office Serves My ZIP Code in McDowell County?

SSA assigns all 4 ZIP codes in McDowell County to the Asheville Social Security Office in Asheville. 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 McDowell County?

The Asheville 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 McDowell County?

SSA lists (866) 572-8361 for the Asheville Social Security Office. SSA's national number is 1-800-772-1213.

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

Schedule online on SSA's appointment page, where the appointment may be by phone or in person, or call the Asheville Social Security Office at (866) 572-8361 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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