New Bedford Social Security office
Information verified on July 21, 2026.
- Address
- 53 North 6Th Street, Hastings Keith Fed Bld, New Bedford, MA 02740
- County
- Bristol
- Phone
- 866-964-7413
- Hours
- Monday
- 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Thursday
- 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Friday
- 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Last verified
- July 21, 2026
The New Bedford office is one of 30 Social Security field offices in Massachusetts, serving Bristol, home to about 100,000 people 65 and older. The nearest other office is in Fall River, about 13 miles away. The average monthly Social Security benefit in Bristol is about $1,761.
This office is open weekdays, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The Social Security Administration recommends scheduling an appointment before you visit, which you can do at ssa.gov.
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- Average monthly Social Security benefit in this county
- $1,761
- Social Security beneficiaries in this county
- 127,470
- Residents 65 and older in this county
- 103,468
Nearest other office: Fall River, MA (12.7 miles)
This office is the closest Social Security office for zip codes 02742, 02740, 02741, 02744, 02746, 02719, 02747, 02745, 02743, 02748, 02714, 02739, and 6 more.
Services and appointments
We do not have the services or appointment policy for this office yet. You can confirm both with the Social Security Administration at ssa.gov or by calling the office.
Nearest offices
- Fall River MA · Fall River, MA12.7 miles
- Falmouth MA · East Falmouth, MA16.3 miles
- Taunton MA · Taunton, MA20 miles
- Newport RI · Newport, RI22.3 miles
- Providence RI · Providence, RI27.9 miles
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