How many Social Security offices are in Hammond?

Hammond, Indiana has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.

Do I need an appointment at the Hammond 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 Hammond 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 Hammond?

The closest field office outside Hammond is in Chicago Heights, about 8.4 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.

Can I avoid visiting a Hammond 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.

Social Security Offices in Hammond, Indiana

1 office · Lake County

Hammond has one Social Security field office, in Lake County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 10 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: 10
people in service area: 342K
county: Lake County
to next-nearest city: 8.4 mi

The Hammond office on the map

1 location, Social Security offices in Hammond. Click a pin for the address and a link.

The Hammond Social Security office

418 E Douglas Street Hammond, IN 46320 Mon-Fri 9am-4pm (877) 512-3859 View office →

Visiting a Hammond 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 Hammond office

Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Hammond office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 10 surrounding communities, the largest is Thornton (Township) (154,231 residents):

Town	Distance	Population
Thornton (Township), IN	4.3 mi	154,231
Calumet City, IN	1.6 mi	35,159
Lansing, IN	3.6 mi	28,379
East Chicago, IN	3.7 mi	26,099
Munster, IN	3.5 mi	23,761
Highland, IN	5.4 mi	23,672
South Holland, IN	4.7 mi	21,015
Dolton, IN	4.9 mi	20,941
Whiting, IN	4.7 mi	4,539
Burnham, IN	2.6 mi	3,989

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Hammond Social Security offices: FAQs

How many Social Security offices are in Hammond?: Hammond, Indiana has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
Do I need an appointment at the Hammond 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 Hammond 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 Hammond?: The closest field office outside Hammond is in Chicago Heights, about 8.4 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
Can I avoid visiting a Hammond 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.