Social Security Offices in Winter Haven, Florida
1 office · Polk County
Winter Haven has one Social Security field office, in Polk County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 21 nearby communities, and is one of Florida's 40 field offices. Its address, hours, phone number, and directions are below.
- office in city
- 1
- communities served
- 21
- people in service area
- 137K
- county
- Polk County
- to next-nearest city
- 15 mi
The Winter Haven office on the map
1 location, Social Security offices in Winter Haven. Click a pin for the address and a link.
The Winter Haven Social Security office
Visiting a Winter Haven office
- Most services now require an appointment. Book by calling the office or 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778).
- Bring a photo ID and your Social Security number, plus original documents for your request.
- Field offices are open weekdays only and closed on federal holidays. Check the exact hours on each office page above.
- Skip the trip when you can: replace a card, get a benefit letter, or update direct deposit online at ssa.gov.
Towns served by the Winter Haven office
Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Winter Haven office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 21 surrounding communities, the largest is Haines City (29,070 residents):
| Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Haines City, FL | 9 mi | 29,070 |
| Auburndale, FL | 3.1 mi | 17,412 |
| Cypress Gardens, FL | 4.8 mi | 10,040 |
| Inwood, FL | 1.5 mi | 7,196 |
| Lake Alfred, FL | 3.4 mi | 6,507 |
| Jan Phyl Village, FL | 2.7 mi | 6,195 |
| Dundee, FL | 7.7 mi | 5,616 |
| Fussels Corner, FL | 7.2 mi | 4,780 |
| Wahneta, FL | 6.5 mi | 3,988 |
| Eagle Lake, FL | 4.7 mi | 3,174 |
| Lake Hamilton, FL | 7 mi | 1,562 |
| Waverly, FL | 9.1 mi | 734 |
…and 9 more nearby communities closest to this office.
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Winter Haven Social Security offices: FAQs
- How many Social Security offices are in Winter Haven?
- Winter Haven, Florida has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
- Do I need an appointment at the Winter Haven office?
- Since 2025 the SSA asks most visitors to book an appointment before coming in. Call the office directly or the national line at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) to schedule one and cut your wait.
- What should I bring to a Winter Haven Social Security office?
- Bring a photo ID and your Social Security number, plus original documents for your request, for example, proof of identity and citizenship or immigration status for a new or replacement card.
- What's the nearest Social Security office to Winter Haven?
- The closest field office outside Winter Haven is in Lakeland, about 15 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
- Can I avoid visiting a Winter Haven office?
- Many tasks, replacing a card, checking an application, getting a benefit verification letter, or updating direct deposit, can be done online with a free my Social Security account at ssa.gov, with no visit needed.