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Social Security Offices Near Gulf Shores, AL

Where Is the Social Security Office Nearest Gulf Shores, AL?

SSA assigns all 2 ZIP codes in Gulf Shores, AL to the Fairhope Social Security Office at 101 Courthouse Dr, Fairhope, about 20 miles away, phone (866) 837-5964, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Closest Social Security Offices to Gulf Shores, AL

Straight-line distance from the center of Gulf Shores (U.S. Census Gazetteer) to each office's address (U.S. Census Bureau geocoder). Office hours and phone numbers from SSA's office data, checked against SSA's Office Locator on October 1, 2026; confirm with SSA's Office Locator before you go.

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Which Social Security Office Serves Your ZIP Code in Gulf Shores?

SSA assigns all 2 ZIP codes in Gulf Shores to the Fairhope Social Security Office in Fairhope. SSA assigns offices by ZIP code, so the office to use is the one listed for your ZIP.

Social Security office assigned to each ZIP code in Gulf Shores
ZIP codeOffice SSA assignsDistance
36542Fairhope Social Security Office for ZIP code 3654219 miles
36547Fairhope Social Security Office for ZIP code 3654723 miles

ZIP codes 36542 and 36547 go to the Fairhope Social Security Office, 101 Courthouse Dr, Fairhope.

Assigned offices from SSA's Office Locator, looked up by ZIP code on October 1, 2026. ZIP codes are those whose area overlaps Gulf Shores (U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas). Distance is straight-line, from the center of the ZIP code to the office.

Social Security Offices Near Areas Around Gulf Shores

Where people in nearby communities go, and how far it is. Each area's office is the one SSA assigns to its ZIP codes.

Social Security Office Near Robertsdale

Robertsdale is about 19 miles north of central Gulf Shores. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 36567, to the Fairhope Social Security Office at 101 Courthouse Dr, Fairhope, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Social Security Office Near Foley

Foley is about 8.7 miles north of central Gulf Shores. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 36535, to the Fairhope Social Security Office at 101 Courthouse Dr, Fairhope, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Social Security Office Near Fairhope

Fairhope is about 20 miles northwest of central Gulf Shores. SSA assigns its ZIP codes (36532 and 36559) to the Fairhope Social Security Office at 101 Courthouse Dr, Fairhope, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Social Security Office Near Lillian

Lillian is about 19 miles northeast of central Gulf Shores. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 36549, to the Fairhope Social Security Office at 101 Courthouse Dr, Fairhope, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The Pensacola Social Security Office is closer to central Lillian (about 12 miles, against 28 miles), but it isn't the office SSA assigns.

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Social Security Office Near Orange Beach

Orange Beach is about 6.4 miles east of central Gulf Shores. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 36561, to the Fairhope Social Security Office at 101 Courthouse Dr, Fairhope, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Social Security Office Near Elberta

Elberta is about 9.2 miles northeast of central Gulf Shores. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 36530, to the Fairhope Social Security Office at 101 Courthouse Dr, Fairhope, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Social Security Office Near Bon Secour

Bon Secour is about 3.2 miles northwest of central Gulf Shores. SSA assigns its ZIP codes (36511 and 36535) to the Fairhope Social Security Office at 101 Courthouse Dr, Fairhope, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

How to Get an Appointment at the Fairhope Social Security Office

SSA asks you to make an appointment before you visit an office. You can schedule one online on SSA's appointment page by answering a few questions; the appointment may be by phone or in person, and you can change or cancel it from the confirmation email or text.

To book by phone, call the Fairhope Social Security Office at (866) 837-5964, or SSA's national number, 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time. Help is available in English, Spanish and other languages.

See office hours and appointments for the best times to call and visit.

Can You Skip the Trip?

You can often replace a card, update your address or get a benefit letter online with a my Social Security account. If you need to go in, check what to bring.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where Is the Social Security Office in Gulf Shores?

There isn't an office in Gulf Shores, AL itself. The closest is the Fairhope Social Security Office, 101 Courthouse Dr, Fairhope, AL 36532, about 20 miles away.

Which Social Security Office Serves My ZIP Code in Gulf Shores?

SSA assigns all 2 ZIP codes in Gulf Shores to the Fairhope Social Security Office in Fairhope. SSA assigns offices by ZIP code, and the assigned office isn't always the closest one. Look up your ZIP code in the table on this page or in SSA's Office Locator.

What Are Social Security Office Hours Near Gulf Shores?

The Fairhope Social Security Office is open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, according to SSA's office data (checked against SSA's Office Locator on October 1, 2026). Offices close on weekends and federal holidays.

What Is the Phone Number for the Social Security Office Near Gulf Shores?

SSA lists (866) 837-5964 for the Fairhope Social Security Office. SSA's national number is 1-800-772-1213.

How Do I Make an Appointment at the Social Security Office Near Gulf Shores?

Schedule online on SSA's appointment page, where the appointment may be by phone or in person, or call the Fairhope Social Security Office at (866) 837-5964 or SSA at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time. SSA asks you to make an appointment before visiting an office.

Every Social Security office in Alabama

Sources

  1. Social Security Administration, field office and resident station data (updated March 9, 2026)
  2. SSA Office Locator (offices and ZIP code assignments, checked October 1, 2026)
  3. U.S. Census Bureau: geocoder, 2023 Gazetteer files and 2020 ZIP Code Tabulation Area relationship files
  4. SSA: Make an appointment
  5. SSA: Contact by phone
  6. SSA: Office locator guidance (appointments and Card Centers)

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