Social Security Offices in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield has 2 Social Security Administration field offices. Below: every office with its street address, direct phone number and real weekly hours, a side-by-side comparison, and the ZIP codes each office is closest to.
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Offices Serving Bakersfield, CA
2 LocationsCompare the 2 Social Security offices in Bakersfield
Address, direct phone line and weekly hours from the SSA office locator; the last column is the number of ZIP codes for which this is the closest office (straight-line distance).
| Office | Address | Phone | Weekday hours | Closest for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bkrsfld East Hills Social Security Office | 2575 Haley Street, 93305 | (866) 366-9558 | Mon–Fri 9:00 AM–4:00 PM | 14 ZIPs |
| Bakersfield Social Security Office | 5300 Office Park Drive, 93309 | (866) 476-1489 | Mon–Fri 9:00 AM–4:00 PM | 13 ZIPs |
Which Bakersfield office is closest to you
SSA does not publish a service-area map and any field office can take a routine request. The lists below assign each ZIP code to its closest office by straight-line distance, so they show the office most people in each area would travel to, not an official jurisdiction.
Bkrsfld East Hills Social Security Office · 2575 Haley Street
Closest office for 14 ZIP codes, including Tehachapi, Arvin, Bodfish, Caliente, Edison, Glennville. Full ZIP list →
SSA directions: Located off the 178, next to FoodsCo shopping.
Bakersfield Social Security Office · 5300 Office Park Drive
Closest office for 13 ZIP codes, including Buttonwillow, Fellows, Frazier Park, Shafter, Taft, Tupman. Full ZIP list →
SSA directions: Located off Truxtun Ave, near Aging & Adult Services.
Social Security office hours in Bakersfield
Both Social Security offices in Bakersfield are open Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. All offices are closed on Saturdays, Sundays and federal holidays. SSA now asks visitors to schedule before coming in, and appointment holders are served first.
Nearest Social Security offices outside Bakersfield
Straight-line distance from the Bkrsfld East Hills Social Security Office. Useful when the Bakersfield office is closed on the day you need it or you live on the edge of the city.
- Delano Social Security Office Delano, CA · 31.2 mi
- Porterville Social Security Office Porterville, CA · 47 mi
- Visalia Social Security Office Visalia, CA · 66.4 mi
Helpful Social Security Guides for Bakersfield Residents
Step-by-step guidance to prepare documents, reach a representative by phone, and handle benefits before visiting an office.
Frequently Asked Questions about SSA Offices in Bakersfield
Answers built from the office records for Bakersfield, CA.
Do I need an appointment to visit a Social Security office in Bakersfield?
SSA asks visitors to schedule before coming in, and appointment holders are served first. Book through the SSA appointment questionnaire at ssa.gov, call the Bkrsfld East Hills Social Security Office at (866) 366-9558, or check whether your task (replacement card, benefit letter, address change) can be completed online with no visit.
Which of the 2 Social Security offices in Bakersfield should I use?
Any Bakersfield field office can handle routine requests. SSA does not publish a service-area map, so this directory assigns each ZIP code to its closest office by straight-line distance: the Bkrsfld East Hills Social Security Office (2575 Haley Street) is closest for 14 ZIP codes, including Tehachapi, Arvin, Bodfish; the Bakersfield Social Security Office (5300 Office Park Drive) is closest for 13 ZIP codes, including Buttonwillow, Fellows, Frazier Park.
What are the Social Security office hours in Bakersfield, CA?
Both Social Security offices in Bakersfield are open Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. All offices are closed on Saturdays, Sundays and federal holidays. Hours come from the SSA office locator; confirm before travelling.
What is the next closest Social Security office outside Bakersfield?
the Delano Social Security Office in Delano, CA (31.2 miles), the Porterville Social Security Office in Porterville, CA (47 miles), the Visalia Social Security Office in Visalia, CA (66.4 miles). Distances are straight-line from the Bkrsfld East Hills Social Security Office.
What is the fastest way to replace a Social Security card in Bakersfield?
For most U.S. citizens the fastest route is the online request through a personal "my Social Security" account at ssa.gov; offices cannot print a card on the spot. If you must apply in person (for example after a legal name change or for a non-citizen record update), bring original or certified proof of identity and citizenship or immigration status.
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