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Social Security office · Fairmont, MN
Social Security office in Fairmont, MN 400 S. State St
This field office is at 400 S. State St, Suite 70, Fairmont, MN 56031. SSA's file lists 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM on weekdays. It serves 30 ZIP codes in SSA's December 2024 data. Hours change, so call before you go.
Fairmont, MN 56031
Address, phone and hours
400 S. State St, Suite 70
Fairmont, MN 56031
Phone: (877) 405-0414
Fax: (833) 950-2182
Call before you go. These hours come from SSA's data file (copy of Aug 28, 2026). A county site checked for this guide showed different hours for some offices, so confirm by phone.
| Monday | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Saturday, Sunday | Closed |
Before you go
- Call the office firstAsk if you need an appointment. Many things can be done by phone.
- Bring original papersSSA asks for originals or certified copies, and gives them back.
- Keep notesWrite down the date, the name of the person and what they said.
ZIP codes this office serves
SSA data from December 2024 lists 30 ZIP codes in the area of this office. People who live there were 15,015 Social Security beneficiaries, and 1,485 of them were disabled workers.
Largest ZIP codes by number of beneficiaries
All 30 ZIP codes
- 56013
- 56014
- 56023
- 56025
- 56027
- 56031
- 56033
- 56039
- 56051
- 56068
- 56075
- 56088
- 56097
- 56098
- 56101
- 56111
- 56118
- 56121
- 56127
- 56137
- 56143
- 56145
- 56150
- 56159
- 56161
- 56171
- 56174
- 56176
- 56181
- 56183
ZIP list as of December 2024. An office that changed its area since then may differ. To check a ZIP code, use the office finder.
Who gets benefits in this area
Counts from SSA's December 2024 file, rounded by SSA. They do not include people who get only SSI.
If you appeal a disability decision
SSA lists this office among the field offices served by the Minneapolis hearing office. In August 2026 the average wait for a hearing there was 9.0 months, 1.0 months longer than the median of all hearing offices (8.0 months). From the request to the decision it took 267 days on average (ranked 97 of 159, where 1 is fastest).
- Minneapolis, MNDisability hearing office · Suite 3009.0months average wait for a hearing267 days to a decision
A hearing comes after a reconsideration. You usually have 60 days from the date you receive a notice to appeal. See the appeal steps.
2027 amounts and next payment dates
- Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2026SSI payment for December 2026
- Nov. 10, 2026 · Nov. 18, 2026 · Nov. 25, 2026SSDI in November 2026, by birth date (1st–10th, 11th–20th, 21st–31st)
Other offices in the 560xx ZIP code area
- Mankato, MN12 Civic Cntr Plaza · Ste 1550 Mankato Pl66ZIP codes servedMon–Fri 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
Questions people ask
Do I need an appointment at the Fairmont office?
SSA's data file does not say. Call (877) 405-0414 before you go. Ask if you need an appointment and which papers to bring. Many services can also be done by phone at 1-800-772-1213.
Which ZIP codes does this office serve?
SSA's December 2024 data lists 30 ZIP codes for it, such as 56031, 56101, 56013. The full list is above.
Can I apply for SSI or SSDI without going to the office?
Yes. SSA takes applications online at ssa.gov, by phone at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) and at local offices. Applying is free.
Is this the official Social Security website?
No. This is an independent guide. It shows the office's public data from SSA files so you can call or visit. Only SSA can handle your claim.
Independent guide · not the SSA. Green Tips 1 US is a private guide. We are not the Social Security Administration, we are not part of it, and we do not take applications. To handle a claim, call the office or SSA at 1-800-772-1213.
SSA office code 686. Sources: SSA field office data file (FO-Address-Open-Close-Times.csv, Web Archive copy of Aug 28, 2026); SSA, OASDI Beneficiaries by State and ZIP Code, December 2024 (oasdi_zip24.xlsx); SSA Office of Hearings Operations: hearing office locator file, average wait until hearing (Aug 2026), average processing time and ALJ dispositions (12 months through Jul 31, 2026). Official site, typed by hand: ssa.gov. Read in October 2026; data dates as noted.