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Athens Social Security Office

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Before You Go to the Athens Office

Many Social Security tasks don't need a visit. You can often replace a card, change your address or get a benefit verification letter online through a my Social Security account. If you do need to go in, see what to bring and how appointments work.

Office details come from SSA's office data (updated March 9, 2026). Offices move and hours change, so confirm with SSA's Office Locator and office closings page before you go.

How to Get an Appointment at the Athens Social Security Office

SSA asks you to make an appointment before you visit an office. Schedule online on SSA's appointment page, where the appointment may be by phone or in person, or call this office at (877) 840-7683 or SSA at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time.

If you only need a new or replacement Social Security card or to update your personal information, SSA directs you to a Card Center where your ZIP code has one.

ZIP Codes the Athens Office Serves

SSA assigns 28 ZIP codes to this office. If yours is listed, this is the office to use:

45701457104571145716457194572045723457324573545739457404574145743457604576145764457664576945770457714577245775457764577845779457804578245783

From SSA's Office Locator, looked up by ZIP code on October 1, 2026.

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Straight-line distance between office addresses (U.S. Census Bureau geocoder).

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Athens Social Security Office: Common Questions

What Are the Hours of the Athens Social Security Office?

Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, according to SSA's office data (updated March 9, 2026). Offices are closed on weekends and federal holidays. Check SSA's office closings page before you go.

Which ZIP Codes Does the Athens Social Security Office Serve?

SSA's Office Locator assigns 28 ZIP codes to this office: 45701, 45710, 45711, 45716, 45719, 45720, 45723, 45732, 45735, 45739, 45740, 45741, 45743, 45760, 45761, 45764, 45766, 45769, 45770, 45771, 45772, 45775, 45776, 45778, 45779, 45780, 45782 and 45783. SSA assigns offices by ZIP code, so if yours is listed, this is your office.

What Is the Phone Number for the Athens Social Security Office?

SSA lists (877) 840-7683 for this office and (833) 950-3427 as its fax number. SSA's national number is 1-800-772-1213.

Where Is the Athens Social Security Office?

743a East State Street, Athens, OH 45701.

What Is the Closest Other Social Security Office to Athens?

The Parkersburg Social Security Office in Parkersburg, WV is about 28 miles away, phone (866) 574-2533. The next closest is Marietta Social Security Office, about 35 miles away.

Sources

  1. Social Security Administration, field office and resident station data (updated March 9, 2026)
  2. SSA Office Locator (SSA's primary tool for office details, checked October 1, 2026)
  3. U.S. Census Bureau geocoder (office coordinates)
  4. SSA: Make an appointment
  5. SSA: Contact by phone

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