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Social Security Offices Near Van Wert, OH

Where Is the Social Security Office Nearest Van Wert, OH?

The closest Social Security office to Van Wert, OH is the Lima Social Security Office in Lima, about 26 miles away, phone (800) 223-0288, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Fort Wayne Social Security Office is about 32 miles away.

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Closest Social Security Offices to Van Wert, OH

Straight-line distance from the center of Van Wert (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 Van Wert

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Which Social Security Office Serves Your ZIP Code in Van Wert?

SSA assigns Van Wert's ZIP code, 45891, to the Lima Social Security Office in Lima. 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 Van Wert
ZIP codeOffice SSA assignsDistance
45891Lima Social Security Office for ZIP code 4589126 miles

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

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 Paulding

Paulding is about 19 miles north of central Van Wert. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 45879, to the Defiance Social Security Office at 273 Stadium Dr, Defiance, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Social Security Office Near Ohio City

Ohio City is about 6.7 miles south of central Van Wert. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 45874, to the Lima Social Security Office at 401 West North St, Federal Bldg, STE 101, Lima, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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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 Van Wert?

There isn't an office in Van Wert, OH itself. The closest is the Lima Social Security Office, 401 West North St, Federal Bldg, STE 101, Lima, OH 45801, about 26 miles away.

Which Social Security Office Serves My ZIP Code in Van Wert?

SSA assigns Van Wert's ZIP code, 45891, to the Lima Social Security Office in Lima. 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 Van Wert?

The Lima 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 Van Wert?

SSA lists (800) 223-0288 for the Lima Social Security Office. SSA's national number is 1-800-772-1213.

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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

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