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Social Security Offices Near Tamaqua, PA

Where Is the Social Security Office Nearest Tamaqua, PA?

SSA assigns all 2 ZIP codes in Tamaqua, PA to the Pottsville Social Security Office at 2221 W Market Street, Suite 200, Pottsville, about 18 miles away, phone (866) 269-0880, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The Hazleton Social Security Office in Hazleton is closer (about 11 miles), but it isn't the office SSA assigns.

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Closest Social Security Offices to Tamaqua, PA

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

SSA assigns all 2 ZIP codes in Tamaqua to the Pottsville Social Security Office in Pottsville. For 2 of them, the assigned office isn't the closest one, so check your ZIP before you go.

Social Security office assigned to each ZIP code in Tamaqua
ZIP codeOffice SSA assignsDistance
18218Pottsville Social Security Office for ZIP code 18218Closest: Hazleton Social Security Office, 9.7 miles19 miles
18252Pottsville Social Security Office for ZIP code 18252Closest: Hazleton Social Security Office, 12 miles15 miles

ZIP codes 18218 and 18252 go to the Pottsville Social Security Office, 2221 W Market Street, Suite 200, Pottsville.

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

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 Lehigh Township

Lehigh township is about 14 miles northeast of central Tamaqua. SSA splits its 31 ZIP codes among 4 offices: 26 to the Hazleton Social Security Office in Hazleton, 3 to the East Stroudsburg Social Security Office in East Stroudsburg, 1 to the Pottsville Social Security Office in Pottsville and 1 to the Wilkes-Barre Social Security Office in Wilkes Barre. Its own page lists every ZIP code.

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Social Security Office Near Pottsville

Pottsville is about 17 miles southwest of central Tamaqua. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 17901, to the Pottsville Social Security Office at 2221 W Market Street, Suite 200, Pottsville, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Social Security Office Near Hazleton

Hazleton is about 10 miles north of central Tamaqua. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 18201, to the Hazleton Social Security Office at 88 S Laurel St, Hazleton, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Social Security Office Near Nesquehoning

Nesquehoning is about 7.5 miles northeast of central Tamaqua. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 18240, to the Hazleton Social Security Office at 88 S Laurel St, Hazleton, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Social Security Office Near Jim Thorpe

Jim Thorpe is about 8.7 miles northeast of central Tamaqua. SSA assigns its ZIP codes (18229 and 18235) to the Hazleton Social Security Office at 88 S Laurel St, Hazleton, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Social Security Office Near Summit Hill

Summit Hill is about 4.4 miles east of central Tamaqua. SSA assigns its ZIP codes (18232 and 18250) to the Hazleton Social Security Office at 88 S Laurel St, Hazleton, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Social Security Office Near Weatherly

Weatherly is about 11 miles northeast of central Tamaqua. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 18255, to the Hazleton Social Security Office at 88 S Laurel St, Hazleton, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Social Security Office Near Coaldale

Coaldale is about 1.2 miles northeast of central Tamaqua. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 18218, to the Pottsville Social Security Office at 2221 W Market Street, Suite 200, Pottsville, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The Hazleton Social Security Office is closer to central Coaldale (about 9.7 miles, against 19 miles), but it isn't the office SSA assigns.

How to Get an Appointment at the Hazleton 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 Hazleton Social Security Office at (866) 388-9878, 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.

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Can You Skip the Trip?

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where Is the Social Security Office in Tamaqua?

There isn't an office in Tamaqua, PA itself. The closest is the Hazleton Social Security Office, 88 S Laurel St, Hazleton, PA 18201, about 11 miles away.

Which Social Security Office Serves My ZIP Code in Tamaqua?

SSA assigns all 2 ZIP codes in Tamaqua to the Pottsville Social Security Office in Pottsville. 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 Tamaqua?

The Hazleton 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 Tamaqua?

SSA lists (866) 388-9878 for the Hazleton Social Security Office. SSA's national number is 1-800-772-1213.

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

Schedule online on SSA's appointment page, where the appointment may be by phone or in person, or call the Hazleton Social Security Office at (866) 388-9878 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 Pennsylvania

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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