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Social Security Offices Near Lake Station, IN

Where Is the Social Security Office Nearest Lake Station, IN?

SSA assigns Lake Station, IN's ZIP code, 46405, to the Gary Social Security Office at 808 South Lake Street, Gary, about 1.5 miles away, phone (866) 593-2911, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Closest Social Security Offices to Lake Station, IN

Straight-line distance from the center of Lake Station (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 Lake Station?

SSA assigns Lake Station's ZIP code, 46405, to the Gary Social Security Office in Gary. 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 Lake Station
ZIP codeOffice SSA assignsDistance
46405Gary Social Security Office for ZIP code 464051.6 miles

ZIP code 46405 goes 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 Lake Station (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 Lake Station

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 12 miles southwest of central Lake Station. 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 5.0 miles west of central Lake Station. 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 Porter

Porter is about 9.5 miles east of central Lake Station. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 46304, to the Valparaiso Social Security Office at 3810 Calumet Ave, Valparaiso, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Social Security Office Near Chesterton

Chesterton is about 10 miles east of central Lake Station. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 46304, to the Valparaiso Social Security Office at 3810 Calumet Ave, Valparaiso, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Social Security Office Near Portage

Portage is about 4.0 miles east of central Lake Station. 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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Social Security Office Near Hobart

Hobart is about 4.5 miles south of central Lake Station. 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 Merrillville

Merrillville is about 7.9 miles southwest of central Lake Station. 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 Griffith

Griffith is about 9.5 miles west of central Lake Station. 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 Highland

Highland is about 11 miles west of central Lake Station. 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 11 miles northwest of central Lake Station. 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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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 Lake Station?

There isn't an office in Lake Station, IN itself. The closest is the Gary Social Security Office, 808 South Lake Street, Gary, IN 46403, about 1.5 miles away.

Which Social Security Office Serves My ZIP Code in Lake Station?

SSA assigns Lake Station's ZIP code, 46405, to the Gary Social Security Office in Gary. 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 Lake Station?

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 Lake Station?

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 Near Lake Station?

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.

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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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