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Social Security Office in Lorain, OH

Where Is the Social Security Office in Lorain, OH?

The Lorain Social Security Office is in Lorain, at 221 W 5th St, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The next closest is the Cleveland West Social Security Office, about 19 miles away.

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Social Security Offices in Lorain

Other Offices Near Lorain

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

SSA assigns all 3 ZIP codes in Lorain to the Lorain 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 Lorain
ZIP codeOffice SSA assignsDistance
44052Lorain Social Security Office for ZIP code 440520.6 miles
44053Lorain Social Security Office for ZIP code 440533.4 miles
44055Lorain Social Security Office for ZIP code 440553.1 miles

ZIP codes 44052, 44053 and 44055 go to the Lorain Social Security Office, 221 W 5th St, Lorain.

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

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 Elyria

Elyria is about 5.9 miles southeast of central Lorain. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 44035, to the Lorain Social Security Office at 221 W 5th St, Lorain, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Social Security Office Near Amherst

Amherst is about 3.6 miles southwest of central Lorain. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 44001, to the Lorain Social Security Office at 221 W 5th St, Lorain, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Social Security Office Near Avon Lake

Avon Lake is about 9.3 miles northeast of central Lorain. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 44012, to the Lorain Social Security Office at 221 W 5th St, Lorain, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Social Security Office Near Vermilion

Vermilion is about 7.4 miles west of central Lorain. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 44089, to the Sandusky Social Security Office at 252 Wayne Street, Sandusky, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The Lorain Social Security Office is closer to central Vermilion (about 8.3 miles, against 21 miles), but it isn't the office SSA assigns.

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Social Security Office Near North Ridgeville

North Ridgeville is about 8.9 miles southeast of central Lorain. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 44039, to the Lorain Social Security Office at 221 W 5th St, Lorain, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Social Security Office Near Avon

Avon is about 9.1 miles east of central Lorain. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 44011, to the Lorain Social Security Office at 221 W 5th St, Lorain, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Social Security Office Near Sheffield

Sheffield is about 4.6 miles east of central Lorain. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 44054, to the Lorain Social Security Office at 221 W 5th St, Lorain, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Social Security Office Near Oberlin

Oberlin is about 11 miles south of central Lorain. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 44074, to the Lorain Social Security Office at 221 W 5th St, Lorain, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Social Security Office Near Sheffield Lake

Sheffield Lake is about 5.4 miles northeast of central Lorain. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 44054, to the Lorain Social Security Office at 221 W 5th St, Lorain, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Social Security Office Near South Amherst

South Amherst is about 7.0 miles southwest of central Lorain. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 44001, to the Lorain Social Security Office at 221 W 5th St, Lorain, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

How to Get an Appointment at the Lorain 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 Lorain Social Security Office at (866) 415-0172, 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 Lorain?

Lorain Social Security Office: 221 W 5th St, Lorain, OH 44052.

Which Social Security Office Serves My ZIP Code in Lorain?

SSA assigns all 3 ZIP codes in Lorain to the Lorain 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 Lorain?

The Lorain 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 Lorain?

SSA lists (866) 415-0172 for the Lorain Social Security Office. SSA's national number is 1-800-772-1213.

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

Schedule online on SSA's appointment page, where the appointment may be by phone or in person, or call the Lorain Social Security Office at (866) 415-0172 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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