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Wilmington Social Security office

Information verified on July 21, 2026.

Address
1528 S 16Th St, Wilmington, NC 28401
County
New Hanover
Phone
866-964-6227
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 Wilmington office is one of 36 Social Security field offices in North Carolina, serving New Hanover, home to about 45,000 people 65 and older. The nearest other office is in Whiteville, about 45 miles away. The average monthly Social Security benefit in New Hanover is about $2,019.

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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Map showing the location of the Social Security office in Wilmington, NC
Average monthly Social Security benefit in this county
$2,019
Social Security beneficiaries in this county
53,665
Residents 65 and older in this county
44,810

Nearest other office: Whiteville, NC (45.2 miles)

This office is the closest Social Security office for zip codes 28408, 28402, 28403, 28406, 28407, 28405, 28401, 28409, 28412, 28410, 28480, 28429, and 23 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.

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