Winter Haven Social Security Office
1395 NW Havendale Blvd, Winter Haven, FL 33881
Verified against the SSA directory on May 23, 2026
The Winter Haven Social Security office is one of 40 field offices in Florida, serving Polk County and the surrounding area. It is the closest office for residents of Winter Haven and 21 nearby communities, roughly 137,000 people. The nearest other Social Security office is in Lakeland, about 15 miles away.
- nearby towns served
- 21
- people in service area
- 137K
- to next-nearest office
- 15 mi
- offices in Florida
- 40
- county
- Polk County
Phone
- Local:
- (877) 457-1739
- National:
- 1-800-772-1213
- TTY:
- 1-800-325-0778
Winter Haven office hours
Hours belowOpen 9am-4pm, Monday to Friday. Closed weekends and federal holidays.
| Monday | 9am to 4pm |
| Tuesday | 9am to 4pm |
| Wednesday | 9am to 4pm |
| Thursday | 9am to 4pm |
| Friday | 9am to 4pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Before you visit
- Most services now require an appointment. Call ahead at (877) 457-1739 or 1-800-772-1213 to book one.
- Bring a photo ID and your Social Security number.
- Bring original documents for your request, for a new or replacement card, proof of identity and citizenship or immigration status.
- Many tasks don't need a visit: replace a card, get a benefit letter, or update direct deposit online at ssa.gov.
Directions to the Winter Haven office
- Please Encourage Telephone Appointments please and online services travel east on US Highway 92 Bare right on Havendale Boulevard.
- Go 2.9mi then make A U-turn at 13th St Sw onto Havendale Boulevard Nw.
- Go 0.1mi.
- Office is located on the right next to the Spring Haven Assisted Living and Directly behind Brooks Law Group.
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- 2mi.turn Letf onto Havendale Havendale Boulevard Nw.
- Go 0.4mi.
- Office is located on the right next to the Spring Haven Assisted Living and Directly behind Brooks Law Group.
- Please Encourage Telephone Appointments please and online services.
Winter Haven office location
Services at the Winter Haven Social Security office
Staff at the Winter Haven office handle the full range of Social Security business, including:
- Apply for a new or replacement Social Security card
- Apply for retirement, disability (SSDI), or SSI benefits
- Change your name on your Social Security record
- Update direct deposit and mailing address
- Request proof of benefits or a benefit verification letter
- Get help enrolling in Medicare
- Check the status of an application or appeal
Want to prepare first? See our guides on getting an award letter, checking your earnings record, and when to claim retirement.
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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Frequently asked questions about the Winter Haven office
- The Winter Haven office is generally open 9am to 4pm, Monday through Friday, and closed on weekends and federal holidays. The live status and full weekly hours are at the top of this page, call ahead, as hours can change.
- Do I need an appointment at the Winter Haven office?
- Since 2025, the Social Security Administration asks most visitors to schedule an appointment before visiting a field office. Call (877) 457-1739 or 1-800-772-1213 to book one and reduce your wait.
- You can reach the office at (877) 457-1739 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), or use the SSA national line at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), Monday to Friday.
- Besides Winter Haven, this is the closest office for about 21 surrounding communities, including Inwood, Jan Phyl Village, Auburndale, Lake Alfred, Eagle Lake. There's a full list of nearby towns and distances on this page.
- The next-closest field office is in Lakeland, about 15 miles away. Other nearby offices are listed on this page with their distances.
- In most states you can request a replacement card online with a free my Social Security account at ssa.gov, no office visit needed. You can also check applications, request benefit letters, and update direct deposit there.