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Social Security field office · code 830

Port Arthur, TX Social Security Office

The Social Security office in Port Arthur is at 8208 9th Ave, Port Arthur, TX 77642. Phone: (866) 964-1720. Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. If you appeal a disability decision, your hearing goes to the Houston (North) hearing office (about 7.7 months on average).

Address, phone and office hours

Address8208 9th Ave
Port Arthur, TX 77642
Phone(866) 964-1720
Fax(833) 902-2588
Monday9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday–SundayClosed
SSA office code830

Address, phone and hours from SSA's official field office file. Offices close on federal holidays.

Appealing a disability decision from the Port Arthur office

SSA lists the Port Arthur field office among the offices served by the Houston North Hearing Office. That is where an administrative law judge will hear your case if your claim is denied at reconsideration.

Hearing officeHouston (North), TX(877) 850-7829
Average processing time7.7 mo233 days · national 8.6 mo
Approval rate at hearings56%FY 2026 · national 58%

Before the hearing, the medical decision is made by Disability Determination Services. Read how to appeal a denial (60-day deadline) and what happens at the hearing.

What you can do at this office

  • Apply for retirement, disability (SSDI), SSI, survivors and spouse benefits. Social Security card applications too.
  • Replace a Social Security card or update your name.
  • Request a reconsideration or a hearing if your claim was denied (forms).
  • Report changes that affect your benefits and get benefit verification letters.

Many of these services can be done online at ssa.gov or by calling 1-800-772-1213. See how to schedule an appointment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the phone number of the Port Arthur Social Security office?

The Port Arthur, TX Social Security office phone number is (866) 964-1720 and its fax is (833) 902-2588. SSA's national line is 1-800-772-1213.

What are the hours of the Port Arthur Social Security office?

Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM, according to SSA. It is closed on weekends and federal holidays.

Where is the Social Security office in Port Arthur?

8208 9th Ave, Port Arthur, TX 77642.

Where are disability appeal hearings held for the Port Arthur office?

SSA lists the Port Arthur field office among those served by the Houston North Hearing Office (Houston (North), TX). Its average processing time is about 7.7 months.

Do I need an appointment?

SSA says that if you need in-person help, you must make an appointment to visit a local office. Call the office or 1-800-772-1213 (8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time, Monday to Friday). Many services are also available online at ssa.gov.