Social Security Offices in Hobbs, New Mexico
1 office · Lea County
Hobbs has one Social Security field office, in Lea County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 19 nearby communities, and is one of New Mexico's 10 field offices. Its address, hours, phone number, and directions are below.
- office in city
- 1
- communities served
- 19
- people in service area
- 74K
- county
- Lea County
- to next-nearest city
- 74 mi
The Hobbs office on the map
1 location, Social Security offices in Hobbs. Click a pin for the address and a link.
The Hobbs Social Security office
Visiting a Hobbs 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 Hobbs office
Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Hobbs office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 19 surrounding communities, the largest is Lovington (11,426 residents):
| Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lovington, NM | 19.7 mi | 11,426 |
| Seminole, NM | 28.3 mi | 7,026 |
| North Hobbs, NM | 3.4 mi | 5,860 |
| Denver City, NM | 24.2 mi | 4,390 |
| Eunice, NM | 19.9 mi | 2,997 |
| Seagraves, NM | 36.2 mi | 2,185 |
| Jal, NM | 42.4 mi | 2,147 |
| Plains, NM | 36.6 mi | 1,351 |
| Tatum, NM | 38.3 mi | 697 |
| Loop, NM | 43.6 mi | 291 |
| Nadine, NM | 7 mi | 233 |
| Monument, NM | 10.4 mi | 76 |
…and 7 more nearby communities closest to this office.
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Hobbs Social Security offices: FAQs
- How many Social Security offices are in Hobbs?
- Hobbs, New Mexico has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
- Do I need an appointment at the Hobbs 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 Hobbs 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 Hobbs?
- The closest field office outside Hobbs is in Odessa, about 74 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
- Can I avoid visiting a Hobbs 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.