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Social Security Offices Near Gainesville, TX

Where Is the Social Security Office Nearest Gainesville, TX?

SSA assigns all 2 ZIP codes in Gainesville, TX to the Sherman Social Security Office at 600 East Peyton, Sherman, about 31 miles away, phone (877) 405-3521, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The Denton Social Security Office in Denton is closer (about 31 miles), but it isn't the office SSA assigns.

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Closest Social Security Offices to Gainesville, TX

Straight-line distance from the center of Gainesville (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 Gainesville

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Which Social Security Office Serves Your ZIP Code in Gainesville?

SSA assigns all 2 ZIP codes in Gainesville to the Sherman Social Security Office in Sherman. For one ZIP code, the assigned office isn't the closest one, so check your ZIP before you go.

Social Security office assigned to each ZIP code in Gainesville
ZIP codeOffice SSA assignsDistance
76240Sherman Social Security Office for ZIP code 7624033 miles
76241Sherman Social Security Office for ZIP code 76241Closest: Denton Social Security Office, 31 miles33 miles

ZIP codes 76240 and 76241 go to the Sherman Social Security Office, 600 East Peyton, Sherman.

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

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 Whitesboro

Whitesboro is about 14 miles east of central Gainesville. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 76273, to the Sherman Social Security Office at 600 East Peyton, Sherman, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Social Security Office Near Sanger

Sanger is about 18 miles south of central Gainesville. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 76266, to the Denton Social Security Office at 2201 Colorado Blvd, Denton, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Social Security Office Near Lake Kiowa

Lake Kiowa is about 9.1 miles southeast of central Gainesville. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 76240, to the Sherman Social Security Office at 600 East Peyton, Sherman, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Social Security Office Near Valley View

Valley View is about 11 miles south of central Gainesville. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 76272, to the Sherman Social Security Office at 600 East Peyton, Sherman, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The Denton Social Security Office is closer to central Valley View (about 20 miles, against 34 miles), but it isn't the office SSA assigns.

Social Security Office Near Callisburg

Callisburg is about 8.7 miles northeast of central Gainesville. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 76240, to the Sherman Social Security Office at 600 East Peyton, Sherman, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

How to Get an Appointment at the Denton 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 Denton Social Security Office at (888) 717-1530, 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 Gainesville?

There isn't an office in Gainesville, TX itself. The closest is the Denton Social Security Office, 2201 Colorado Blvd, Denton, TX 76205, about 31 miles away.

Which Social Security Office Serves My ZIP Code in Gainesville?

SSA assigns all 2 ZIP codes in Gainesville to the Sherman Social Security Office in Sherman. 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 Gainesville?

The Denton 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 Gainesville?

SSA lists (888) 717-1530 for the Denton Social Security Office. SSA's national number is 1-800-772-1213.

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

Schedule online on SSA's appointment page, where the appointment may be by phone or in person, or call the Denton Social Security Office at (888) 717-1530 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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