Social Security Offices in Hattiesburg, Mississippi
1 office · Forrest County / Lamar County
Hattiesburg has one Social Security field office, in Forrest County / Lamar County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 22 nearby communities, and is one of Mississippi's 23 field offices. Its address, hours, phone number, and directions are below.
- office in city
- 1
- communities served
- 22
- people in service area
- 40K
- county
- Forrest County / Lamar County
- to next-nearest city
- 32 mi
The Hattiesburg office on the map
1 location, Social Security offices in Hattiesburg. Click a pin for the address and a link.
The Hattiesburg Social Security office
Visiting a Hattiesburg 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 Hattiesburg office
Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Hattiesburg office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 22 surrounding communities, the largest is Petal (11,505 residents):
| Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Petal, MS | 5.1 mi | 11,505 |
| West Hattiesburg, MS | 3.3 mi | 5,944 |
| Purvis, MS | 11.8 mi | 1,921 |
| Oak Grove, MS | 5.3 mi | 1,891 |
| Sumrall, MS | 15.3 mi | 1,851 |
| Rawls Springs, MS | 6.4 mi | 1,708 |
| Arnold Line, MS | 3.9 mi | 1,654 |
| Glendale, MS | 4.8 mi | 1,483 |
| New Augusta, MS | 18.3 mi | 558 |
| Runnelstown, MS | 13.7 mi | 214 |
| Moselle, MS | 14.4 mi | 187 |
| Eastabuchie, MS | 9.4 mi | 147 |
…and 10 more nearby communities closest to this office.
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Hattiesburg Social Security offices: FAQs
- How many Social Security offices are in Hattiesburg?
- Hattiesburg, Mississippi has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
- Do I need an appointment at the Hattiesburg 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 Hattiesburg 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 Hattiesburg?
- The closest field office outside Hattiesburg is in Laurel, about 32 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
- Can I avoid visiting a Hattiesburg 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.