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Social Security office · Albuquerque, NM
Social Security office in Albuquerque, NM 500 Lead Ave SW
This field office is at 500 Lead Ave SW, Suite 100, Albuquerque, NM 87102. SSA's file lists 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM on weekdays. It serves 75 ZIP codes in SSA's December 2024 data. Hours change, so call before you go.
Albuquerque, NM 87102
Address, phone and hours
500 Lead Ave SW, Suite 100
Albuquerque, NM 87102
Phone: (866) 613-9961
Fax: (833) 950-2718
Call before you go. These hours come from SSA's data file (copy of Aug 28, 2026). A county site checked for this guide showed different hours for some offices, so confirm by phone.
| Monday | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Saturday, Sunday | Closed |
Before you go
- Call the office firstAsk if you need an appointment. Many things can be done by phone.
- Bring original papersSSA asks for originals or certified copies, and gives them back.
- Keep notesWrite down the date, the name of the person and what they said.
ZIP codes this office serves
SSA data from December 2024 lists 75 ZIP codes in the area of this office. People who live there were 124,450 Social Security beneficiaries, and 16,620 of them were disabled workers.
Largest ZIP codes by number of beneficiaries
All 75 ZIP codes
- 87002
- 87005
- 87006
- 87007
- 87014
- 87016
- 87020
- 87021
- 87022
- 87023
- 87026
- 87028
- 87031
- 87032
- 87034
- 87035
- 87036
- 87038
- 87040
- 87042
- 87049
- 87051
- 87059
- 87060
- 87061
- 87062
- 87063
- 87068
- 87101
- 87102
- 87103
- 87104
- 87105
- 87106
- 87107
- 87108
- 87109
- 87110
- 87112
- 87116
- 87119
- 87121
- 87123
- 87125
- 87153
- 87154
- 87176
- 87181
- 87184
- 87185
- 87187
- 87190
- 87191
- 87192
- 87193
- 87194
- 87195
- 87196
- 87197
- 87198
- 87199
- 87801
- 87820
- 87821
- 87823
- 87824
- 87825
- 87827
- 87828
- 87829
- 87830
- 87831
- 87832
- 88039
- 88321
ZIP list as of December 2024. An office that changed its area since then may differ. To check a ZIP code, use the office finder.
Who gets benefits in this area
Counts from SSA's December 2024 file, rounded by SSA. They do not include people who get only SSI.
If you appeal a disability decision
SSA lists this office among the field offices served by the Albuquerque hearing office. In August 2026 the average wait for a hearing there was 9.0 months, 1.0 months longer than the median of all hearing offices (8.0 months). From the request to the decision it took 269 days on average (ranked 100 of 159, where 1 is fastest).
- Albuquerque, NMDisability hearing office · Suite 2009.0months average wait for a hearing269 days to a decision
A hearing comes after a reconsideration. You usually have 60 days from the date you receive a notice to appeal. See the appeal steps.
2027 amounts and next payment dates
- Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2026SSI payment for December 2026
- Nov. 10, 2026 · Nov. 18, 2026 · Nov. 25, 2026SSDI in November 2026, by birth date (1st–10th, 11th–20th, 21st–31st)
Other offices in the 871xx ZIP code area
- Rio Rancho, NM4433 Jager Dr NE26ZIP codes servedMon–Fri 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
Questions people ask
Do I need an appointment at the Albuquerque office?
SSA's data file does not say. Call (866) 613-9961 before you go. Ask if you need an appointment and which papers to bring. Many services can also be done by phone at 1-800-772-1213.
Which ZIP codes does this office serve?
SSA's December 2024 data lists 75 ZIP codes for it, such as 87105, 87121, 87112. The full list is above.
Can I apply for SSI or SSDI without going to the office?
Yes. SSA takes applications online at ssa.gov, by phone at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) and at local offices. Applying is free.
Is this the official Social Security website?
No. This is an independent guide. It shows the office's public data from SSA files so you can call or visit. Only SSA can handle your claim.
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SSA office code 858. Sources: SSA field office data file (FO-Address-Open-Close-Times.csv, Web Archive copy of Aug 28, 2026); SSA, OASDI Beneficiaries by State and ZIP Code, December 2024 (oasdi_zip24.xlsx); SSA Office of Hearings Operations: hearing office locator file, average wait until hearing (Aug 2026), average processing time and ALJ dispositions (12 months through Jul 31, 2026). Official site, typed by hand: ssa.gov. Read in October 2026; data dates as noted.