Social Security Offices in Columbus, Indiana
1 office · Bartholomew County
Columbus has one Social Security field office, in Bartholomew County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 31 nearby communities, and is one of Indiana's 26 field offices. Its address, hours, phone number, and directions are below.
- office in city
- 1
- communities served
- 31
- people in service area
- 113K
- county
- Bartholomew County
- to next-nearest city
- 35 mi
The Columbus office on the map
1 location, Social Security offices in Columbus. Click a pin for the address and a link.
The Columbus Social Security office
Visiting a Columbus 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 Columbus office
Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Columbus office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 31 surrounding communities, the largest is Franklin (25,437 residents):
| Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Franklin, IN | 17.9 mi | 25,437 |
| Edinburgh, IN | 7.6 mi | 4,443 |
| Hope, IN | 7.5 mi | 2,115 |
| Trafalgar, IN | 17.7 mi | 1,502 |
| Prince's Lakes, IN | 13.2 mi | 1,375 |
| Cordry Sweetwater Lakes, IN | 12.4 mi | 1,323 |
| Taylorsville, IN | 4.2 mi | 512 |
| Elizabethtown, IN | 9.3 mi | 410 |
| Hartsville, IN | 10.6 mi | 318 |
| Scipio, IN | 15.4 mi | 308 |
| Clifford, IN | 2.5 mi | 206 |
| Jonesville, IN | 13.3 mi | 178 |
…and 19 more nearby communities closest to this office.
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Columbus Social Security offices: FAQs
- How many Social Security offices are in Columbus?
- Columbus, Indiana has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
- Do I need an appointment at the Columbus 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 Columbus 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 Columbus?
- The closest field office outside Columbus is in Bloomington, about 35 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
- Can I avoid visiting a Columbus 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.