Brownsville Social Security Office, TX – 3115 Central Blvd, 78520
3115 CENTRAL BLVD, Brownsville, TX 78520
Brownsville Social Security Office Hours
| Day of Week | Opening Hours | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Open |
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Open |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Open |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Open |
| Friday | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Open |
| Saturday | Closed | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed | Closed |
* All Social Security field offices are closed on official federal holidays (New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day). Hours shown are from the SSA DOORS dataset, last updated October 15, 2026.
Directions to Brownsville Social Security Office
SSA's directions: From Expressway 83 (Interstate 69E), take Ruben Torres Blvd Exit. Turn Left onto Central Blvd. Office is on the right.
- Serving Brownsville since
- 1936
- SSA region
- Region 6 (Dallas)
- Office type
- Social Security field office
- Time zone
- Central
Before You Visit Brownsville Social Security Office
- Book first. SSA asks visitors to schedule before coming in; call (866) 964-6486 or use the online appointment questionnaire. Appointment holders are served first.
- Bring originals. Photo ID plus the originals (not photocopies) for your request; the document checklist lists them by task.
- Check online first. Replacement cards, benefit letters, direct deposit and address changes are handled at my Social Security with no visit.
- Expect screening. Federal Protective Service officers screen bags at the entrance; weapons, knives and pepper spray are not allowed inside. Take a ticket at the lobby kiosk on arrival.
Services Available at Brownsville Social Security Office
Frequently Asked Questions for Brownsville
Quick answers regarding visits, appointments, and services at the Brownsville SSA office.
Do I need an appointment at the Brownsville Social Security Office?
SSA asks you to schedule before visiting, and appointment holders are served first. Book through the SSA appointment questionnaire at ssa.gov, call this office directly at (866) 964-6486, or call the national line at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778). Many tasks, including most replacement cards and benefit applications, can be completed online with no visit.
What are the operating hours for the Brownsville Social Security Office?
This office is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. It is closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and all official federal government holidays.
Which Social Security office is closest to the Brownsville Social Security Office if it is closed?
The next closest public office is the Harlingen Social Security Office at 2005 W JEFFERSON AVE, Harlingen, TX, about 21.5 miles away by straight-line distance. Any field office can handle routine requests, and the "Other Social Security Offices Near Brownsville" list below has four more.
How do I get to the Brownsville Social Security Office?
SSA's own directions: From Expressway 83 (Interstate 69E), take Ruben Torres Blvd Exit. Turn Left onto Central Blvd. Office is on the right. The office address is 3115 Central Blvd, Brownsville, TX 78520.
What is the direct telephone number for this office?
You can reach the Brownsville office directly at (866) 964-6486 (fax (833) 902-2576). If the local line is busy, you may also call the SSA national customer service hotline at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778).
Is this the right office for an SSN card, SSI, or Medicare?
Yes. There is no separate "SSN office" or "SSI office": Social Security number cards, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), retirement and disability (SSDI) claims, and Medicare enrollment are all handled at this SSA field office. Residents of a few metros (New York City, Philadelphia, Orlando and the Twin Cities) must use a dedicated Social Security Card Center for card-only services.
Can I apply for replacement cards or retirement benefits online instead?
Yes. In most cases, U.S. citizens can request a replacement Social Security card, apply for retirement or disability benefits, and check benefit verification letters online at ssa.gov without visiting the Brownsville office in person. SSA says the online route is the fastest way to get a replacement card; offices cannot print one on the spot.
Which towns and ZIP codes is the Brownsville Social Security Office closest to?
By straight-line distance, this office is the closest SSA office for 7 ZIP codes, including Brownsville, Los Fresnos, Olmito, Port Isabel, South Padre Island (mainly Cameron County, TX). SSA does not publish a fixed service-area map, and any field office can handle routine requests.
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Towns and ZIP Codes Closest to the Brownsville Social Security Office
This office is the nearest SSA field office by straight-line distance for 7 ZIP codes across Cameron County, TX. Computed from Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area centroids; SSA does not publish an official service-area map, and any field office can take routine requests.
Other Social Security Offices Near Brownsville
Straight-line distances from this address. Any SSA field office can handle routine requests, so a nearby office with better hours may be a good alternative.