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Social Security Offices Near Chester, VA

Where Is the Social Security Office Nearest Chester, VA?

SSA assigns Chester, VA's ZIP code, 23831, to the Chesterfield Social Security Office at 600 Southlake Blvd, Suite 100, North Chesterfield, about 14 miles away, phone (877) 773-7231, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The Petersburg Social Security Office in Petersburg is closer (about 12 miles), but it isn't the office SSA assigns.

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Closest Social Security Offices to Chester, VA

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

SSA assigns Chester's ZIP code, 23831, to the Chesterfield Social Security Office in North Chesterfield. 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 Chester
ZIP codeOffice SSA assignsDistance
23831Chesterfield Social Security Office for ZIP code 23831Closest: Petersburg Social Security Office, 12 miles13 miles

ZIP code 23831 goes to the Chesterfield Social Security Office, 600 Southlake Blvd, Suite 100, North Chesterfield.

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

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 Mechanicsville

Mechanicsville is about 20 miles north of central Chester. SSA assigns its ZIP codes (23111 and 23116) to the Richmond Dtn Social Security Office at 1834 W Cary Street, Richmond, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Social Security Office Near Richmond

Richmond is about 13 miles north of central Chester. SSA splits its 15 ZIP codes among 3 offices: 12 to the Richmond Dtn Social Security Office, 2 to the Chesterfield Social Security Office in North Chesterfield and 1 to the Richmond East Social Security Office in Sandston. Its own page lists every ZIP code.

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Social Security Office Near Petersburg

Petersburg is about 10 miles south of central Chester. SSA assigns its ZIP codes (23803 and 23805) to the Petersburg Social Security Office at 100 Poplar Drive, Petersburg, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Social Security Office Near Tuckahoe

Tuckahoe is about 18 miles northwest of central Chester. SSA assigns its ZIP codes (23229 and 23238) to the Richmond Dtn Social Security Office at 1834 W Cary Street, Richmond, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The Chesterfield Social Security Office is closer to central Tuckahoe (about 6.0 miles, against 7.3 miles), but it isn't the office SSA assigns.

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Social Security Office Near Fort Lee

Fort Lee is about 9.8 miles southeast of central Chester. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 23801, to the Petersburg Social Security Office at 100 Poplar Drive, Petersburg, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Social Security Office Near Colonial Heights

Colonial Heights is about 6.6 miles south of central Chester. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 23834, to the Petersburg Social Security Office at 100 Poplar Drive, Petersburg, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Social Security Office Near Hopewell

Hopewell is about 8.5 miles southeast of central Chester. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 23860, to the Petersburg Social Security Office at 100 Poplar Drive, Petersburg, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Social Security Office Near Sandston

Sandston is about 13 miles northeast of central Chester. SSA assigns its ZIP codes (23150 and 23250) to the Richmond East Social Security Office at 245 E. Williamsburg Rd, Sandston, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Social Security Office Near North Chesterfield

North Chesterfield is about 14 miles northwest of central Chester. SSA assigns its ZIP codes (23235 and 23236) to the Chesterfield Social Security Office at 600 Southlake Blvd, Suite 100, North Chesterfield, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Social Security Office Near Meadowbrook

Meadowbrook is about 5.9 miles north of central Chester. SSA assigns its ZIP codes (23234 and 23237) to the Chesterfield Social Security Office at 600 Southlake Blvd, Suite 100, North Chesterfield, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

How to Get an Appointment at the Petersburg 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 Petersburg Social Security Office at (877) 803-6322, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where Is the Social Security Office in Chester?

There isn't an office in Chester, VA itself. The closest is the Petersburg Social Security Office, 100 Poplar Drive, Petersburg, VA 23805, about 12 miles away.

Which Social Security Office Serves My ZIP Code in Chester?

SSA assigns Chester's ZIP code, 23831, to the Chesterfield Social Security Office in North Chesterfield. 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 Chester?

The Petersburg 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 Chester?

SSA lists (877) 803-6322 for the Petersburg Social Security Office. SSA's national number is 1-800-772-1213.

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

Schedule online on SSA's appointment page, where the appointment may be by phone or in person, or call the Petersburg Social Security Office at (877) 803-6322 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 Virginia

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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