Social Security Offices in Merrillville, Indiana
1 office · Lake County
Merrillville has one Social Security field office, in Lake County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 15 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
- 15
- people in service area
- 162K
- county
- Lake County
- to next-nearest city
- 9.5 mi
The Merrillville office on the map
1 location, Social Security offices in Merrillville. Click a pin for the address and a link.
The Merrillville Social Security office
Visiting a Merrillville 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 Merrillville office
Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Merrillville office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 15 surrounding communities, the largest is Crown Point (34,621 residents):
| Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Crown Point, IN | 4 mi | 34,621 |
| Schererville, IN | 7.1 mi | 29,589 |
| St. John, IN | 7.9 mi | 21,448 |
| Griffith, IN | 7 mi | 16,331 |
| Cedar Lake, IN | 9.3 mi | 14,693 |
| Lowell, IN | 13 mi | 10,972 |
| Winfield, IN | 4.6 mi | 7,481 |
| Lakes of the Four Seasons, IN | 6.5 mi | 7,081 |
| De Motte, IN | 19.6 mi | 4,246 |
| Hebron, IN | 11.8 mi | 3,750 |
| Lake Dalecarlia, IN | 10 mi | 1,779 |
| Shelby, IN | 18.6 mi | 370 |
…and 3 more nearby communities closest to this office.
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Merrillville Social Security offices: FAQs
- How many Social Security offices are in Merrillville?
- Merrillville, Indiana has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
- Do I need an appointment at the Merrillville 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 Merrillville 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 Merrillville?
- The closest field office outside Merrillville is in Gary, about 9.5 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
- Can I avoid visiting a Merrillville 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.