Social Security Offices in Port Arthur, Texas
1 office · Jefferson County / Orange County
Port Arthur has one Social Security field office, in Jefferson County / Orange County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 14 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
- 14
- people in service area
- 95K
- county
- Jefferson County / Orange County
- to next-nearest city
- 16 mi
The Port Arthur office on the map
1 location, Social Security offices in Port Arthur. Click a pin for the address and a link.
The Port Arthur Social Security office
Visiting a Port Arthur 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 Port Arthur office
Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Port Arthur office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 14 surrounding communities, the largest is Orange (19,169 residents):
| Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Orange, TX | 17.6 mi | 19,169 |
| Nederland, TX | 1.8 mi | 18,331 |
| Groves, TX | 3.8 mi | 16,915 |
| Port Neches, TX | 3.2 mi | 13,416 |
| Bridge City, TX | 9.5 mi | 9,519 |
| Central Gardens, TX | 3.7 mi | 3,621 |
| West Orange, TX | 16.2 mi | 3,433 |
| Mauriceville, TX | 18.8 mi | 2,856 |
| Pinehurst, TX | 16.4 mi | 2,216 |
| Little Cypress, TX | 20 mi | 1,856 |
| Beauxart Gardens, TX | 3.3 mi | 866 |
| Taylor Landing, TX | 10.8 mi | 278 |
…and 2 more nearby communities closest to this office.
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Port Arthur Social Security offices: FAQs
- How many Social Security offices are in Port Arthur?
- Port Arthur, Texas has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
- Do I need an appointment at the Port Arthur 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 Port Arthur 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 Port Arthur?
- The closest field office outside Port Arthur is in Beaumont, about 16 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
- Can I avoid visiting a Port Arthur 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.