Social Security Offices in Oakland, California
Oakland 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 Oakland, CA
2 LocationsCompare the 2 Social Security offices in Oakland
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Oakland Social Security Office | 7200 Bancroft Avenue, EASTMONT TOWN CENTER STE 263, 94605 | (888) 527-9329 | Mon–Fri 9:00 AM–4:00 PM | 11 ZIPs |
| Oakland Dt Social Security Office | 360 22nd St, SUITE 400, 94612 | (866) 964-7420 | Mon–Fri 9:00 AM–4:00 PM | 8 ZIPs |
Which Oakland 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.
East Oakland Social Security Office · 7200 Bancroft Avenue
Closest office for 11 ZIP codes, including Moraga, Alameda, Canyon, Danville. Full ZIP list →
SSA directions: Located on the 2nd floor of eastmont town center. East 580 exit edwards, right on edwards towards 73rd and macarthur. Cross macarthur and turn right into mall entrance.west 580 exit keller, left on mountain blvd, left on edwards, cross macarthur blvd, turn right into mall entrance.the entrance nearest the SSA suite is located next to the eastmont police substation, entrance "e". Ac transit lines 57, 40 ad 43 - san francisco bus lines n, ni, and NH.
Oakland Dt Social Security Office · 360 22nd St
Closest office for 8 ZIP codes, including Alameda, Emeryville. Full ZIP list →
SSA directions: We are located in Downtown Oakland, between Grand Ave and 22nd Street.
Social Security office hours in Oakland
Both Social Security offices in Oakland 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 Oakland
Straight-line distance from the East Oakland Social Security Office. Useful when the Oakland office is closed on the day you need it or you live on the edge of the city.
- San Leandro Social Security Office San Leandro, CA · 3.1 mi
- Berkeley Social Security Office Berkeley, CA · 8.6 mi
- Hayward Social Security Office Hayward, CA · 8.8 mi
Helpful Social Security Guides for Oakland 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 Oakland
Answers built from the office records for Oakland, CA.
Do I need an appointment to visit a Social Security office in Oakland?
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 East Oakland Social Security Office at (888) 527-9329, 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 Oakland should I use?
Any Oakland 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 East Oakland Social Security Office (7200 Bancroft Avenue) is closest for 11 ZIP codes, including Moraga, Alameda, Canyon; the Oakland Dt Social Security Office (360 22nd St) is closest for 8 ZIP codes, including Alameda, Emeryville.
What are the Social Security office hours in Oakland, CA?
Both Social Security offices in Oakland 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 Oakland?
the San Leandro Social Security Office in San Leandro, CA (3.1 miles), the Berkeley Social Security Office in Berkeley, CA (8.6 miles), the Hayward Social Security Office in Hayward, CA (8.8 miles). Distances are straight-line from the East Oakland Social Security Office.
What is the fastest way to replace a Social Security card in Oakland?
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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