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Social Security Office in Baxter, MN

Where Is the Social Security Office in Baxter, MN?

The Brainerd Lakes Area Social Security Office is in Baxter, at 8331 Brandon Road, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The next closest is the St. Cloud Social Security Office, about 54 miles away.

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Social Security Offices in Baxter

Other Offices Near Baxter

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

SSA assigns Baxter's ZIP code, 56425, to the Brainerd Lakes Area 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 Baxter
ZIP codeOffice SSA assignsDistance
56425Brainerd Lakes Area Social Security Office for ZIP code 564252.4 miles

ZIP code 56425 goes to the Brainerd Lakes Area Social Security Office, 8331 Brandon Road, Baxter.

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

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 Brainerd

Brainerd is about 3.8 miles east of central Baxter. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 56401, to the Brainerd Lakes Area Social Security Office at 8331 Brandon Road, Baxter, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Social Security Office Near Lake Shore

Lake Shore is about 12 miles north of central Baxter. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 56468, to the Brainerd Lakes Area Social Security Office at 8331 Brandon Road, Baxter, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Social Security Office Near Nisswa

Nisswa is about 11 miles north of central Baxter. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 56468, to the Brainerd Lakes Area Social Security Office at 8331 Brandon Road, Baxter, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Social Security Office Near East Gull Lake

East Gull Lake is about 5.6 miles northwest of central Baxter. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 56401, to the Brainerd Lakes Area Social Security Office at 8331 Brandon Road, Baxter, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

How to Get an Appointment at the Brainerd Lakes Area 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 Brainerd Lakes Area Social Security Office at (866) 331-9087, 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 Baxter?

Brainerd Lakes Area Social Security Office: 8331 Brandon Road, Baxter, MN 56425.

Which Social Security Office Serves My ZIP Code in Baxter?

SSA assigns Baxter's ZIP code, 56425, to the Brainerd Lakes Area 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 Baxter?

The Brainerd Lakes Area 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 Baxter?

SSA lists (866) 331-9087 for the Brainerd Lakes Area Social Security Office. SSA's national number is 1-800-772-1213.

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

Schedule online on SSA's appointment page, where the appointment may be by phone or in person, or call the Brainerd Lakes Area Social Security Office at (866) 331-9087 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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