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Social Security Offices Near Waynesville, NC

Where Is the Social Security Office Nearest Waynesville, NC?

SSA assigns Waynesville, NC's ZIP code, 28786, 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 Waynesville, NC

Straight-line distance from the center of Waynesville (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 Waynesville

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Which Social Security Office Serves Your ZIP Code in Waynesville?

SSA assigns Waynesville's ZIP code, 28786, to the Asheville Social Security Office in Asheville. 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 Waynesville
ZIP codeOffice SSA assignsDistance
28786Asheville Social Security Office for ZIP code 2878628 miles

ZIP code 28786 goes 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 Waynesville (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 Waynesville

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 Sylva

Sylva is about 15 miles southwest of central Waynesville. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 28779, to the Franklin Social Security Office at 2123 Lakeside Dr, Franklin, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Social Security Office Near Lake Junaluska

Lake Junaluska is about 3.4 miles northeast of central Waynesville. SSA assigns its ZIP codes (28745, 28785 and 28786) to the Asheville Social Security Office at 800 Centre Park Drive, Asheville, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Social Security Office Near Canton

Canton is about 9.2 miles northeast of central Waynesville. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 28716, to the Asheville Social Security Office at 800 Centre Park Drive, Asheville, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Social Security Office Near Maggie Valley

Maggie Valley is about 4.5 miles northwest of central Waynesville. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 28751, to the Asheville Social Security Office at 800 Centre Park Drive, Asheville, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The Franklin Social Security Office is closer to central Maggie Valley (about 29 miles, against 30 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 Waynesville?

There isn't an office in Waynesville, NC 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 Waynesville?

SSA assigns Waynesville's ZIP code, 28786, 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 Waynesville?

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 Waynesville?

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 Waynesville?

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.

Every Social Security office in North Carolina

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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