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Social Security office · Joplin, MO
Social Security office in Joplin, MO 4102 S Arizona Ave
This field office is at 4102 S Arizona Ave, Joplin, MO 64804. SSA's file lists 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM on weekdays. It serves 38 ZIP codes in SSA's December 2024 data. Hours change, so call before you go.
Joplin, MO 64804
Address, phone and hours
4102 S Arizona Ave
Joplin, MO 64804
Phone: (866) 964-7421
Fax: (833) 926-1829
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 38 ZIP codes in the area of this office. People who live there were 46,620 Social Security beneficiaries, and 6,995 of them were disabled workers.
Largest ZIP codes by number of beneficiaries
All 38 ZIP codes
- 64755
- 64801
- 64802
- 64803
- 64804
- 64830
- 64831
- 64832
- 64833
- 64834
- 64835
- 64836
- 64840
- 64841
- 64842
- 64843
- 64844
- 64847
- 64848
- 64849
- 64850
- 64854
- 64855
- 64856
- 64857
- 64858
- 64859
- 64861
- 64862
- 64863
- 64864
- 64865
- 64866
- 64867
- 64868
- 64870
- 64873
- 65730
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 Springfield hearing office. In August 2026 the average wait for a hearing there was 8.0 months, about the same as the median of all hearing offices (8.0 months). From the request to the decision it took 330 days on average (ranked 155 of 159, where 1 is fastest).
- Springfield, MODisability hearing office · Suite C8.0months average wait for a hearing330 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)
Questions people ask
Do I need an appointment at the Joplin office?
SSA's data file does not say. Call (866) 964-7421 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 38 ZIP codes for it, such as 64804, 64801, 64850. 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.
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SSA office code 744. 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.