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Social Security Office in Gary, IN

Where Is the Social Security Office in Gary, IN?

The Gary Social Security Office is in Gary, at 808 South Lake Street, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The next closest is the Merrillville Social Security Office, about 8.9 miles away.

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Social Security Offices in Gary

Other Offices Near Gary

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

SSA assigns all 7 ZIP codes in Gary to the Gary Social Security Office. For one ZIP code, the assigned office isn't the closest one, so check your ZIP before you go.

Social Security office assigned to each ZIP code in Gary
ZIP codeOffice SSA assignsDistance
46402Gary Social Security Office for ZIP code 464024.0 miles
46403Gary Social Security Office for ZIP code 464031.1 miles
46404Gary Social Security Office for ZIP code 464045.6 miles
46406Gary Social Security Office for ZIP code 46406Closest: Hammond Social Security Office, 5.7 miles7.4 miles
46407Gary Social Security Office for ZIP code 464073.5 miles
46408Gary Social Security Office for ZIP code 464086.3 miles
46409Gary Social Security Office for ZIP code 464094.5 miles

ZIP codes 46402, 46403, 46404, 46406, 46407, 46408 and 46409 go to the Gary Social Security Office, 808 South Lake Street, Gary.

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

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 8.8 miles southwest of central Gary. 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 Hammond

Hammond is about 7.9 miles west of central Gary. 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 Lake Station

Lake Station is about 5.0 miles east of central Gary. 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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Social Security Office Near Griffith

Griffith is about 5.9 miles southwest of central Gary. 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 Hobart

Hobart is about 6.5 miles southeast of central Gary. SSA assigns its ZIP codes (46342 and 46410) 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 Highland

Highland is about 6.5 miles southwest of central Gary. 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 East Chicago

East Chicago is about 6.8 miles northwest of central Gary. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 46312, 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 Merrillville

Merrillville is about 8.3 miles south of central Gary. SSA assigns its ZIP codes (46307 and 46410) 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 Munster

Munster is about 8.7 miles west of central Gary. 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 Portage

Portage is about 8.7 miles east of central Gary. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 46368, to the Valparaiso Social Security Office at 3810 Calumet Ave, Valparaiso, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The Gary Social Security Office is closer to central Portage (about 4.5 miles, against 9.4 miles), but it isn't the office SSA assigns.

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How to Get an Appointment at the Gary 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 Gary Social Security Office at (866) 593-2911, 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 Gary?

Gary Social Security Office: 808 South Lake Street, Gary, IN 46403.

Which Social Security Office Serves My ZIP Code in Gary?

SSA assigns all 7 ZIP codes in Gary to the Gary Social Security Office. 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 Gary?

The Gary 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 Gary?

SSA lists (866) 593-2911 for the Gary Social Security Office. SSA's national number is 1-800-772-1213.

How Do I Make an Appointment at the Social Security Office in Gary?

Schedule online on SSA's appointment page, where the appointment may be by phone or in person, or call the Gary Social Security Office at (866) 593-2911 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 Indiana

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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