Social Security Offices in Gary, Indiana
Looking for a Social Security office in Gary? Below is the field office serving residents of Gary and surrounding communities in Indiana, with its hours, phone number and the nearest alternatives.
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Offices Serving Gary, IN
1 LocationTowns and ZIP codes closest to the Gary Social Security Office
SSA does not publish a service-area map and any field office can take a routine request. The lists below assign each ZIP code to its closest office by straight-line distance, so they show the office most people in each area would travel to, not an official jurisdiction.
Gary Social Security Office · 808 South Lake Street
Closest office for 7 ZIP codes, including Lake Station, Portage. Full ZIP list →
SSA directions: Intersection of Melton Road and South Lake Street.
Social Security office hours in Gary
The Gary Social Security Office is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. All offices are closed on Saturdays, Sundays and federal holidays. SSA now asks visitors to schedule before coming in, and appointment holders are served first.
Nearest Social Security offices outside Gary
Straight-line distance from the Gary Social Security Office. Useful when the Gary office is closed on the day you need it or you live on the edge of the city.
- Merrillville Social Security Office Merrillville, IN · 9.6 mi
- Hammond Social Security Office Hammond, IN · 13 mi
- Valparaiso Social Security Office Valparaiso, IN · 13.4 mi
Helpful Social Security Guides for Gary Residents
Step-by-step guidance to prepare documents, reach a representative by phone, and handle benefits before visiting an office.
Frequently Asked Questions about SSA Offices in Gary
Answers built from the office records for Gary, IN.
Do I need an appointment to visit a Social Security office in Gary?
SSA asks visitors to schedule before coming in, and appointment holders are served first. Book through the SSA appointment questionnaire at ssa.gov, call the Gary Social Security Office at (866) 593-2911, or check whether your task (replacement card, benefit letter, address change) can be completed online with no visit.
Which areas does the Gary Social Security Office serve?
By straight-line distance it is the closest SSA office for 7 ZIP codes, including Lake Station, Portage. SSA does not publish a fixed service-area map, and routine requests can be handled at any field office in Indiana.
What are the Social Security office hours in Gary, IN?
The Gary Social Security Office is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. All offices are closed on Saturdays, Sundays and federal holidays. Hours come from the SSA office locator; confirm before travelling.
What is the next closest Social Security office outside Gary?
the Merrillville Social Security Office in Merrillville, IN (9.6 miles), the Hammond Social Security Office in Hammond, IN (13 miles), the Valparaiso Social Security Office in Valparaiso, IN (13.4 miles). Distances are straight-line from the Gary Social Security Office.
What is the fastest way to replace a Social Security card in Gary?
For most U.S. citizens the fastest route is the online request through a personal "my Social Security" account at ssa.gov; offices cannot print a card on the spot. If you must apply in person (for example after a legal name change or for a non-citizen record update), bring original or certified proof of identity and citizenship or immigration status.
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