How many Social Security offices are in Austin?

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

Do I need an appointment at the Austin 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 Austin 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 Austin?

The closest field office outside Austin is in Rochester, about 38 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.

Can I avoid visiting a Austin 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 Austin, Minnesota

1 office · Mower County

Austin has one Social Security field office, in Mower County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 105 nearby communities, and is one of Minnesota's 17 field offices. Its address, hours, phone number, and directions are below.

office in city: 1
communities served: 105
people in service area: 95K
county: Mower County
to next-nearest city: 38 mi

The Austin office on the map

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

The Austin Social Security office

404 2nd St NW Austin, MN 55912 Mon-Fri 9am-4pm (866) 504-5010 View office →

Visiting a Austin 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 Austin office

Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Austin office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 105 surrounding communities, the largest is Lansing (Township) (909 residents):

Town	Distance	Population
Lansing (Township), MN	3.9 mi	909
Austin (Township), MN	3.4 mi	884
Red Rock, MN	6.4 mi	724
Brownsdale, MN	7.3 mi	641
Moscow, MN	7.6 mi	531
Windom, MN	6 mi	524
Udolpho, MN	9.6 mi	418
Rose Creek, MN	8.6 mi	400
Lyle (Township), MN	8.7 mi	370
Oakland, MN	7.1 mi	357
Lansing, MN	5.3 mi	173
Mapleview, MN	1.4 mi	147

…and 93 more nearby communities closest to this office.

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Austin Social Security offices: FAQs

How many Social Security offices are in Austin?: Austin, Minnesota has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
Do I need an appointment at the Austin 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 Austin 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 Austin?: The closest field office outside Austin is in Rochester, about 38 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
Can I avoid visiting a Austin 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.