Social Security Offices in Elkhart, Indiana
1 office · Elkhart County
Elkhart has one Social Security field office, in Elkhart County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 47 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
- 47
- people in service area
- 197K
- county
- Elkhart County
- to next-nearest city
- 15 mi
The Elkhart office on the map
1 location, Social Security offices in Elkhart. Click a pin for the address and a link.
The Elkhart Social Security office
Visiting a Elkhart 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 Elkhart office
Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Elkhart office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 47 surrounding communities, the largest is Goshen (34,756 residents):
| Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Goshen, IN | 9.8 mi | 34,756 |
| Granger, IN | 8.8 mi | 30,499 |
| Dunlap, IN | 4 mi | 7,273 |
| Ontwa, IN | 8.7 mi | 6,872 |
| Simonton Lake, IN | 4.8 mi | 5,081 |
| Porter, IN | 11.9 mi | 3,923 |
| Mason, IN | 7.2 mi | 2,843 |
| Osceola, IN | 5.8 mi | 2,592 |
| Wakarusa, IN | 10.6 mi | 2,039 |
| Calvin, IN | 12.1 mi | 1,996 |
| Bristol, IN | 8.1 mi | 1,781 |
| Edwardsburg, IN | 9.7 mi | 1,304 |
…and 35 more nearby communities closest to this office.
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Elkhart Social Security offices: FAQs
- How many Social Security offices are in Elkhart?
- Elkhart, Indiana has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
- Do I need an appointment at the Elkhart 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 Elkhart 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 Elkhart?
- The closest field office outside Elkhart is in South Bend, about 15 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
- Can I avoid visiting a Elkhart 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.