How many Social Security offices are in Lubbock?

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

Do I need an appointment at the Lubbock 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 Lubbock 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 Lubbock?

The closest field office outside Lubbock is in Hobbs, about 91 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.

Can I avoid visiting a Lubbock 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 Lubbock, Texas

1 office · Lubbock County

Lubbock has one Social Security field office, in Lubbock County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 47 nearby communities, and is one of Texas's 65 field offices. Its address, hours, phone number, and directions are below.

office in city: 1
communities served: 47
people in service area: 103K
county: Lubbock County
to next-nearest city: 91 mi

The Lubbock office on the map

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

The Lubbock Social Security office

5825 16th Street Lubbock, TX 79416 Mon-Fri 9am-4pm (866) 467-0460 View office →

Visiting a Lubbock 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 Lubbock office

Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Lubbock office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 47 surrounding communities, the largest is Wolfforth (6,008 residents):

Town	Distance	Population
Wolfforth, TX	6.4 mi	6,008
Slaton, TX	19.8 mi	5,811
Shallowater, TX	8.2 mi	2,940
Abernathy, TX	18.6 mi	2,804
Idalou, TX	16 mi	2,152
Ransom Canyon, TX	15.4 mi	1,170
Anton, TX	20.5 mi	883
New Deal, TX	12.4 mi	729
Buffalo Springs, TX	13.8 mi	459
Smyer, TX	12.8 mi	433
Ropesville, TX	16.8 mi	418
New Home, TX	17.6 mi	335

…and 35 more nearby communities closest to this office.

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Lubbock Social Security offices: FAQs

How many Social Security offices are in Lubbock?: Lubbock, Texas has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
Do I need an appointment at the Lubbock 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 Lubbock 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 Lubbock?: The closest field office outside Lubbock is in Hobbs, about 91 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
Can I avoid visiting a Lubbock 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.