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Social Security Offices Near Lavaca, AR

Where Is the Social Security Office Nearest Lavaca, AR?

The closest Social Security office to Lavaca, AR is the Fort Smith Social Security Office in Ft Smith, about 10.0 miles away, phone (866) 931-8374, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Poteau Social Security Office is about 30 miles away.

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Closest Social Security Offices to Lavaca, AR

Straight-line distance from the center of Lavaca (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 Lavaca?

SSA assigns Lavaca's ZIP code, 72941, to the Fort Smith Social Security Office in Ft Smith. 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 Lavaca
ZIP codeOffice SSA assignsDistance
72941Fort Smith Social Security Office for ZIP code 7294111 miles

Assigned offices from SSA's Office Locator, looked up by ZIP code on October 1, 2026. ZIP codes are those whose area overlaps Lavaca (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 Lavaca

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 Fort Smith

Fort Smith is about 11 miles west of central Lavaca. SSA assigns its ZIP codes (72901, 72903, 72904, 72908, 72916 and 72923) to the Fort Smith Social Security Office at 6801 Dallas Street, Ft Smith, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Social Security Office Near Alma

Alma is about 11 miles north of central Lavaca. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 72921, to the Fort Smith Social Security Office at 6801 Dallas Street, Ft Smith, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Social Security Office Near Ft Smith

Ft Smith is about 10 miles west of central Lavaca. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 72903, to the Fort Smith Social Security Office at 6801 Dallas Street, Ft Smith, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Social Security Office Near Greenwood

Greenwood is about 8.9 miles southwest of central Lavaca. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 72936, to the Fort Smith Social Security Office at 6801 Dallas Street, Ft Smith, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Social Security Office Near Barling

Barling is about 5.2 miles west of central Lavaca. SSA assigns its ZIP codes (72923 and 72941) to the Fort Smith Social Security Office at 6801 Dallas Street, Ft Smith, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Social Security Office Near Kibler

Kibler is about 7.2 miles northwest of central Lavaca. SSA assigns its ZIP codes (72921 and 72956) to the Fort Smith Social Security Office at 6801 Dallas Street, Ft Smith, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Social Security Office Near Charleston

Charleston is about 8.0 miles east of central Lavaca. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 72933, to the Fort Smith Social Security Office at 6801 Dallas Street, Ft Smith, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Social Security Office Near Dyer

Dyer is about 12 miles north of central Lavaca. SSA assigns its ZIP codes (72921 and 72935) to the Fort Smith Social Security Office at 6801 Dallas Street, Ft Smith, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Social Security Office Near Central City

Central City is about 3.1 miles west of central Lavaca. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 72941, to the Fort Smith Social Security Office at 6801 Dallas Street, Ft Smith, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Video Appointments Near Lavaca

SSA also meets people by video at partner sites: Cherokee Nation in Tahlequah (about 59 miles). Ask an office whether a video appointment fits your 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 Lavaca?

There isn't an office in Lavaca, AR itself. The closest is the Fort Smith Social Security Office, 6801 Dallas Street, Ft Smith, AR 72903, about 10.0 miles away.

Which Social Security Office Serves My ZIP Code in Lavaca?

SSA assigns Lavaca's ZIP code, 72941, to the Fort Smith Social Security Office in Ft Smith. 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 Lavaca?

The Fort Smith 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 Lavaca?

SSA lists (866) 931-8374 for the Fort Smith Social Security Office. SSA's national number is 1-800-772-1213.

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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

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