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Social Security Offices Near East Chicago, IN

Where Is the Social Security Office Nearest East Chicago, IN?

SSA assigns East Chicago, IN's ZIP code, 46312, to the Hammond Social Security Office at 418 E Douglas Street, Hammond, about 4.1 miles away, phone (877) 512-3859, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Closest Social Security Offices to East Chicago, IN

Straight-line distance from the center of East Chicago (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 East Chicago?

SSA assigns East Chicago's ZIP code, 46312, to the Hammond Social Security Office in Hammond. 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 East Chicago
ZIP codeOffice SSA assignsDistance
46312Hammond Social Security Office for ZIP code 463124.3 miles

ZIP code 46312 goes to the Hammond Social Security Office, 418 E Douglas Street, Hammond.

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

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 Schererville

Schererville is about 11 miles south of central East Chicago. SSA assigns its ZIP codes (46307 and 46375) to the Merrillville Social Security Office at 1438 E 85th Ave, Merrillville, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Social Security Office Near Gary

Gary is about 6.8 miles southeast of central East Chicago. SSA assigns its ZIP codes (46402, 46403, 46404, 46406, 46407, 46408 and 46409) to the Gary Social Security Office at 808 South Lake Street, Gary, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Social Security Office Near Hammond

Hammond is about 3.0 miles southwest of central East Chicago. SSA assigns its ZIP codes (46320, 46323, 46324, 46327 and 46394) to the Hammond Social Security Office at 418 E Douglas Street, Hammond, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Social Security Office Near Highland

Highland is about 7.0 miles south of central East Chicago. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 46322, to the Hammond Social Security Office at 418 E Douglas Street, Hammond, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Social Security Office Near Munster

Munster is about 7.5 miles south of central East Chicago. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 46321, to the Hammond Social Security Office at 418 E Douglas Street, Hammond, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Social Security Office Near Griffith

Griffith is about 8.5 miles south of central East Chicago. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 46319, to the Merrillville Social Security Office at 1438 E 85th Ave, Merrillville, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Social Security Office Near Dyer

Dyer is about 11 miles south of central East Chicago. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 46311, to the Hammond Social Security Office at 418 E Douglas Street, Hammond, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The Chicago Heights Social Security Office is closer to central Dyer (about 6.9 miles, against 8.1 miles), but it isn't the office SSA assigns.

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Social Security Office Near Lake Station

Lake Station is about 11 miles southeast of central East Chicago. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 46405, to the Gary Social Security Office at 808 South Lake Street, Gary, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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How to Get an Appointment at the Hammond 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 Hammond Social Security Office at (877) 512-3859, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where Is the Social Security Office in East Chicago?

There isn't an office in East Chicago, IN itself. The closest is the Hammond Social Security Office, 418 E Douglas Street, Hammond, IN 46320, about 4.1 miles away.

Which Social Security Office Serves My ZIP Code in East Chicago?

SSA assigns East Chicago's ZIP code, 46312, to the Hammond Social Security Office in Hammond. 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 East Chicago?

The Hammond 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 East Chicago?

SSA lists (877) 512-3859 for the Hammond Social Security Office. SSA's national number is 1-800-772-1213.

How Do I Make an Appointment at the Social Security Office Near East Chicago?

Schedule online on SSA's appointment page, where the appointment may be by phone or in person, or call the Hammond Social Security Office at (877) 512-3859 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.

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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
  4. SSA: Make an appointment
  5. SSA: Contact by phone
  6. SSA: Office locator guidance (appointments and Card Centers)

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