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Social Security field office · code 202

Scranton, PA Social Security Office

The Social Security office in Scranton is at 300 Lackawanna Ave, Suite 117 The Marketplace At Steamtown, Scranton, PA 18503. Phone: (866) 635-0767. Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. If you appeal a disability decision, your hearing goes to the Wilkes-Barre hearing office (about 9.0 months on average).

Address, phone and office hours

Address300 Lackawanna Ave, Suite 117 The Marketplace At Steamtown
Scranton, PA 18503
Phone(866) 635-0767
Fax(833) 950-2886
Monday9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday–SundayClosed
SSA office code202

Address, phone and hours from SSA's official field office file. Offices close on federal holidays.

Appealing a disability decision from the Scranton office

SSA lists the Scranton field office among the offices served by the Wilkes-Barre Hearing Office. That is where an administrative law judge will hear your case if your claim is denied at reconsideration.

Hearing officeWilkes-Barre, PA(866) 895-1594
Average processing time9.0 mo275 days · national 8.6 mo
Approval rate at hearings45%FY 2026 · national 58%

Before the hearing, the medical decision is made by Bureau of Disability Determination. Read how to appeal a denial (60-day deadline) and what happens at the hearing.

What you can do at this office

  • Apply for retirement, disability (SSDI), SSI, survivors and spouse benefits. Social Security card applications too.
  • Replace a Social Security card or update your name.
  • Request a reconsideration or a hearing if your claim was denied (forms).
  • Report changes that affect your benefits and get benefit verification letters.

Many of these services can be done online at ssa.gov or by calling 1-800-772-1213. See how to schedule an appointment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the phone number of the Scranton Social Security office?

The Scranton, PA Social Security office phone number is (866) 635-0767 and its fax is (833) 950-2886. SSA's national line is 1-800-772-1213.

What are the hours of the Scranton Social Security office?

Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM, according to SSA. It is closed on weekends and federal holidays.

Where is the Social Security office in Scranton?

300 Lackawanna Ave, Suite 117 The Marketplace At Steamtown, Scranton, PA 18503.

Where are disability appeal hearings held for the Scranton office?

SSA lists the Scranton field office among those served by the Wilkes-Barre Hearing Office (Wilkes-Barre, PA). Its average processing time is about 9.0 months.

Do I need an appointment?

SSA says that if you need in-person help, you must make an appointment to visit a local office. Call the office or 1-800-772-1213 (8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time, Monday to Friday). Many services are also available online at ssa.gov.