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Social Security Offices Near Shelby, IN

Where Is the Social Security Office Nearest Shelby, IN?

The closest Social Security office to Shelby, IN is the Merrillville Social Security Office in Merrillville, about 19 miles away, phone (877) 692-3142, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Valparaiso Social Security Office is about 27 miles away.

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Closest Social Security Offices to Shelby, IN

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

SSA splits Shelby's 9 ZIP codes among 3 offices: 6 to the Merrillville Social Security Office, 2 to the Lafayette Social Security Office and 1 to the Valparaiso Social Security Office. For 4 of them, the assigned office isn't the closest one, so check your ZIP before you go.

Social Security office assigned to each ZIP code in Shelby
ZIP codeOffice SSA assignsDistance
46310Lafayette Social Security Office for ZIP code 46310Closest: Merrillville Social Security Office, 20 miles56 miles
46341Valparaiso Social Security Office for ZIP code 46341Closest: Merrillville Social Security Office, 12 miles16 miles
46349Merrillville Social Security Office for ZIP code 46349Closest: Kankakee Social Security Office, 23 miles25 miles
46356Merrillville Social Security Office for ZIP code 4635615 miles
46376Merrillville Social Security Office for ZIP code 4637621 miles
46377Merrillville Social Security Office for ZIP code 4637719 miles
46379Merrillville Social Security Office for ZIP code 4637922 miles
46381Merrillville Social Security Office for ZIP code 4638120 miles
47943Lafayette Social Security Office for ZIP code 47943Closest: Merrillville Social Security Office, 28 miles49 miles

ZIP codes 46349, 46356, 46376, 46377, 46379 and 46381 go to the Merrillville Social Security Office, 1438 E 85th Ave, Merrillville.

ZIP codes 46310 and 47943 go to the Lafayette Social Security Office, 10 S. 2nd St, Lafayette.

ZIP code 46341 goes to the Valparaiso Social Security Office, 3810 Calumet Ave, Valparaiso.

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

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 Crown Point

Crown Point is about 15 miles north of central Shelby. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 46307, 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 Lowell

Lowell is about 7.8 miles northwest of central Shelby. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 46356, 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 Cedar Lake

Cedar Lake is about 13 miles northwest of central Shelby. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 46303, 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 St. John

St. John is about 18 miles north of central Shelby. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 46373, 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 19 miles north of central Shelby. 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 Roselawn

Roselawn is about 3.6 miles southeast of central Shelby. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 46310, to the Lafayette Social Security Office at 10 S. 2nd St, Lafayette, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The Merrillville Social Security Office is closer to central Roselawn (about 21 miles, against 55 miles), but it isn't the office SSA assigns.

Social Security Office Near Lake Village

Lake Village is about 6.6 miles southwest of central Shelby. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 46349, to the Merrillville Social Security Office at 1438 E 85th Ave, Merrillville, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The Kankakee Social Security Office is closer to central Lake Village (about 22 miles, against 24 miles), but it isn't the office SSA assigns.

Social Security Office Near Hebron

Hebron is about 12 miles northeast of central Shelby. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 46341, to the Valparaiso Social Security Office at 3810 Calumet Ave, Valparaiso, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The Merrillville Social Security Office is closer to central Hebron (about 11 miles, against 15 miles), but it isn't the office SSA assigns.

How to Get an Appointment at the Merrillville 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 Merrillville Social Security Office at (877) 692-3142, 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 Shelby?

There isn't an office in Shelby, IN itself. The closest is the Merrillville Social Security Office, 1438 E 85th Ave, Merrillville, IN 46410, about 19 miles away.

Which Social Security Office Serves My ZIP Code in Shelby?

SSA splits Shelby's 9 ZIP codes among 3 offices: 6 to the Merrillville Social Security Office, 2 to the Lafayette Social Security Office and 1 to the Valparaiso 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 Shelby?

The Merrillville 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 Shelby?

SSA lists (877) 692-3142 for the Merrillville Social Security Office. SSA's national number is 1-800-772-1213.

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

Schedule online on SSA's appointment page, where the appointment may be by phone or in person, or call the Merrillville Social Security Office at (877) 692-3142 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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