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Social Security Office in Lake Charles, LA

Where Is the Social Security Office in Lake Charles, LA?

The Lake Charles Social Security Office is in Lake Charles, at 149 W 18th St, Suite B, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The next closest is the Deridder Social Security Office, about 44 miles away.

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Social Security Offices in Lake Charles

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Straight-line distance from the center of Lake Charles (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.

Map of Social Security Offices Near Lake Charles

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Which Social Security Office Serves Your ZIP Code in Lake Charles?

SSA assigns all 4 ZIP codes in Lake Charles to the Lake Charles Social Security Office. 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 Charles
ZIP codeOffice SSA assignsDistance
70601Lake Charles Social Security Office for ZIP code 706011.5 miles
70605Lake Charles Social Security Office for ZIP code 706056.1 miles
70609Lake Charles Social Security Office for ZIP code 706091.9 miles
70629Lake Charles Social Security Office for ZIP code 706291.8 miles

ZIP codes 70601, 70605, 70609 and 70629 go to the Lake Charles Social Security Office, 149 W 18th St, Suite B, Lake Charles.

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

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 Sulphur

Sulphur is about 8.9 miles west of central Lake Charles. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 70663, to the Lake Charles Social Security Office at 149 W 18th St, Suite B, Lake Charles, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Social Security Office Near Moss Bluff

Moss Bluff is about 7.6 miles north of central Lake Charles. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 70611, to the Lake Charles Social Security Office at 149 W 18th St, Suite B, Lake Charles, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Social Security Office Near Carlyss

Carlyss is about 9.6 miles west of central Lake Charles. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 70665, to the Lake Charles Social Security Office at 149 W 18th St, Suite B, Lake Charles, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Social Security Office Near Prien

Prien is about 5.0 miles southwest of central Lake Charles. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 70605, to the Lake Charles Social Security Office at 149 W 18th St, Suite B, Lake Charles, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Social Security Office Near Westlake

Westlake is about 5.3 miles northwest of central Lake Charles. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 70669, to the Lake Charles Social Security Office at 149 W 18th St, Suite B, Lake Charles, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

How to Get an Appointment at the Lake Charles 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 Lake Charles Social Security Office at (877) 409-8431, 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 Lake Charles?

Lake Charles Social Security Office: 149 W 18th St, Suite B, Lake Charles, LA 70601.

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

SSA assigns all 4 ZIP codes in Lake Charles to the Lake Charles 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 Lake Charles?

The Lake Charles 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 Charles?

SSA lists (877) 409-8431 for the Lake Charles Social Security Office. SSA's national number is 1-800-772-1213.

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

Schedule online on SSA's appointment page, where the appointment may be by phone or in person, or call the Lake Charles Social Security Office at (877) 409-8431 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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