Social Security Offices in Benton Harbor, Michigan
1 office · Berrien County
Benton Harbor has one Social Security field office, in Berrien County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 44 nearby communities, and is one of Michigan's 43 field offices. Its address, hours, phone number, and directions are below.
- office in city
- 1
- communities served
- 44
- people in service area
- 159K
- county
- Berrien County
- to next-nearest city
- 32 mi
The Benton Harbor office on the map
1 location, Social Security offices in Benton Harbor. Click a pin for the address and a link.
The Benton Harbor Social Security office
Visiting a Benton Harbor 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 Benton Harbor office
Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Benton Harbor office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 44 surrounding communities, the largest is Lincoln (14,863 residents):
| Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln, MI | 7 mi | 14,863 |
| Benton, MI | 3.5 mi | 14,192 |
| St. Joseph (Charter Township), MI | 3 mi | 9,849 |
| St. Joseph, MI | 0.8 mi | 7,745 |
| Fair Plain, MI | 1.7 mi | 7,148 |
| Royalton, MI | 6.7 mi | 5,152 |
| Benton Heights, MI | 3.2 mi | 4,151 |
| Hagar, MI | 7.3 mi | 3,187 |
| Sodus, MI | 7.2 mi | 1,975 |
| Stevensville, MI | 7.3 mi | 1,143 |
| Shoreham, MI | 4.5 mi | 867 |
| Millburg, MI | 6.3 mi | 526 |
…and 32 more nearby communities closest to this office.
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Benton Harbor Social Security offices: FAQs
- How many Social Security offices are in Benton Harbor?
- Benton Harbor, Michigan has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
- Do I need an appointment at the Benton Harbor 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 Benton Harbor 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 Benton Harbor?
- The closest field office outside Benton Harbor is in South Bend, about 32 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
- Can I avoid visiting a Benton Harbor 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.