Altoona, PA · Social Security Field Office

Altoona Social Security Office

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Before You Go to the Altoona 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 Altoona 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 (888) 245-5368 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 Altoona Office Serves

SSA assigns 72 ZIP codes to this office. If yours is listed, this is the office to use:

155211552215533155341553515537155391554515550155541555916601166021661116613166171661916621166221662316625166311663316634166351663616637166381663916640166411664716648166501665216654166551665716659166621666416665166671666916670166721667316674166781667916682166831668416685166861669316694166951686516877170521706017066172111721317239172431724917253172551726017264

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

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Altoona Social Security Office: Common Questions

What Are the Hours of the Altoona 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 Altoona Social Security Office Serve?

SSA's Office Locator assigns 72 ZIP codes to this office: 15521, 15522, 15533, 15534, 15535, 15537, 15539, 15545, 15550, 15554, 15559, 16601, 16602, 16611, 16613, 16617, 16619, 16621, 16622, 16623, 16625, 16631, 16633, 16634, 16635, 16636, 16637, 16638, 16639, 16640, 16641, 16647, 16648, 16650, 16652, 16654, 16655, 16657, 16659, 16662, 16664, 16665, 16667, 16669, 16670, 16672, 16673, 16674, 16678, 16679, 16682, 16683, 16684, 16685, 16686, 16693, 16694, 16695, 16865, 16877, 17052, 17060, 17066, 17211, 17213, 17239, 17243, 17249, 17253, 17255, 17260 and 17264. SSA assigns offices by ZIP code, so if yours is listed, this is your office.

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

SSA lists (888) 245-5368 for this office and (833) 950-3181 as its fax number. SSA's national number is 1-800-772-1213.

Where Is the Altoona Social Security Office?

303 Cayuga Ave, Altoona, PA 16602.

What Is the Closest Other Social Security Office to Altoona?

The Johnstown Social Security Office in Johnstown, PA is about 30 miles away, phone (866) 331-7128. The next closest is State College Social Security Office, about 36 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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