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Social Security Offices Near McDowell County

Where Is the Social Security Office Nearest McDowell County?

SSA assigns all 29 ZIP codes in McDowell County to the Welch Social Security Office at 50 McDowell Street, Welch, about 5.3 miles away, phone (866) 273-0399, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Closest Social Security Offices to McDowell County

Straight-line distance from the center of McDowell County (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 McDowell County

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Which Social Security Office Serves Your ZIP Code in McDowell County?

SSA assigns all 29 ZIP codes in McDowell County to the Welch Social Security Office in Welch. 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 McDowell County
ZIP codeOffice SSA assignsDistance
24801Welch Social Security Office for ZIP code 248013.0 miles
24811Welch Social Security Office for ZIP code 248119.2 miles
24813Welch Social Security Office for ZIP code 248139.0 miles
24815Welch Social Security Office for ZIP code 2481515 miles
24816Welch Social Security Office for ZIP code 248166.9 miles
24817Welch Social Security Office for ZIP code 2481714 miles
24826Welch Social Security Office for ZIP code 248269.9 miles
24828Welch Social Security Office for ZIP code 248286.5 miles
24830Welch Social Security Office for ZIP code 248307.0 miles
24831Welch Social Security Office for ZIP code 248318.0 miles
24834Welch Social Security Office for ZIP code 248348.3 miles
24836Welch Social Security Office for ZIP code 248364.1 miles
24843Welch Social Security Office for ZIP code 248437.6 miles
24844Welch Social Security Office for ZIP code 2484412 miles
24845Welch Social Security Office for ZIP code 2484513 miles
24850Welch Social Security Office for ZIP code 2485017 miles
24853Welch Social Security Office for ZIP code 248533.2 miles
24855Welch Social Security Office for ZIP code 248559.0 miles
24866Welch Social Security Office for ZIP code 2486613 miles
24871Welch Social Security Office for ZIP code 248718.8 miles
24873Welch Social Security Office for ZIP code 2487317 miles
24878Welch Social Security Office for ZIP code 248782.2 miles
24879Welch Social Security Office for ZIP code 2487913 miles
24881Welch Social Security Office for ZIP code 248814.7 miles
24884Welch Social Security Office for ZIP code 2488411 miles
24888Welch Social Security Office for ZIP code 248887.7 miles
24892Welch Social Security Office for ZIP code 2489210 miles
24894Welch Social Security Office for ZIP code 2489414 miles
24895Welch Social Security Office for ZIP code 248953.9 miles

ZIP codes 24801, 24811, 24813, 24815, 24816, 24817, 24826, 24828, 24830, 24831, 24834, 24836, 24843, 24844, 24845, 24850, 24853, 24855, 24866, 24871, 24873, 24878, 24879, 24881, 24884, 24888, 24892, 24894 and 24895 go to the Welch Social Security Office, 50 McDowell Street, Welch.

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

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 Pineville

Pineville is about 16 miles northeast of central McDowell County. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 24874, to the Welch Social Security Office at 50 McDowell Street, Welch, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Social Security Office Near Welch

Welch is about 4.8 miles northeast of central McDowell County. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 24801, to the Welch Social Security Office at 50 McDowell Street, Welch, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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How to Get an Appointment at the Welch 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 Welch Social Security Office at (866) 273-0399, 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?

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 McDowell County?

There isn't an office in McDowell County itself. The closest is the Welch Social Security Office, 50 McDowell Street, Welch, WV 24801, about 5.3 miles away.

Which Social Security Office Serves My ZIP Code in McDowell County?

SSA assigns all 29 ZIP codes in McDowell County to the Welch Social Security Office in Welch. 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 McDowell County?

The Welch 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 McDowell County?

SSA lists (866) 273-0399 for the Welch Social Security Office. SSA's national number is 1-800-772-1213.

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

Schedule online on SSA's appointment page, where the appointment may be by phone or in person, or call the Welch Social Security Office at (866) 273-0399 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.

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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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