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Social Security Offices Near Carlsbad, CA

Where Is the Social Security Office Nearest Carlsbad, CA?

SSA assigns all 4 ZIP codes in Carlsbad, CA to the Oceanside Social Security Office at 2160 S El Camino Real, Oceanside, about 4.8 miles away, phone (855) 287-4793, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Closest Social Security Offices to Carlsbad, CA

Straight-line distance from the center of Carlsbad (U.S. Census Gazetteer) to each office's address (U.S. Census Bureau geocoder). Office hours and phone numbers from SSA's office data, checked against SSA's Office Locator on October 1, 2026; confirm with SSA's Office Locator before you go.

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Which Social Security Office Serves Your ZIP Code in Carlsbad?

SSA assigns all 4 ZIP codes in Carlsbad to the Oceanside Social Security Office in Oceanside. For one ZIP code, the assigned office isn't the closest one, so check your ZIP before you go.

Social Security office assigned to each ZIP code in Carlsbad
ZIP codeOffice SSA assignsDistance
92008Oceanside Social Security Office for ZIP code 920083.3 miles
92009Oceanside Social Security Office for ZIP code 92009Closest: San Marcos Social Security Office, 4.4 miles8.0 miles
92010Oceanside Social Security Office for ZIP code 920103.1 miles
92011Oceanside Social Security Office for ZIP code 920115.9 miles

ZIP codes 92008, 92009, 92010 and 92011 go to the Oceanside Social Security Office, 2160 S El Camino Real, Oceanside.

Assigned offices from SSA's Office Locator, looked up by ZIP code on October 1, 2026. ZIP codes are those whose area overlaps Carlsbad (U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas). Distance is straight-line, from the center of the ZIP code to the office.

Social Security Offices Near Areas Around Carlsbad

Where people in nearby communities go, and how far it is. Each area's office is the one SSA assigns to its ZIP codes.

Social Security Office Near Escondido

Escondido is about 12 miles east of central Carlsbad. SSA assigns its ZIP codes (92025, 92026, 92027 and 92029) to the San Marcos Social Security Office at 367 Via Vera Cruz, San Marcos, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Social Security Office Near San Marcos

San Marcos is about 6.6 miles east of central Carlsbad. SSA assigns its ZIP codes (92069, 92078 and 92096) to the San Marcos Social Security Office at 367 Via Vera Cruz, San Marcos, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Social Security Office Near Poway

Poway is about 18 miles southeast of central Carlsbad. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 92064, to the San Marcos Social Security Office at 367 Via Vera Cruz, San Marcos, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The El Cajon Social Security Office is closer to central Poway (about 13 miles, against 14 miles), but it isn't the office SSA assigns.

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Social Security Office Near Encinitas

Encinitas is about 5.6 miles south of central Carlsbad. SSA assigns its ZIP codes (92007 and 92024) to the Oceanside Social Security Office at 2160 S El Camino Real, Oceanside, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The San Marcos Social Security Office is closer to central Encinitas (about 7.3 miles, against 10 miles), but it isn't the office SSA assigns.

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Social Security Office Near Oceanside

Oceanside is about 6.7 miles north of central Carlsbad. SSA assigns its ZIP codes (92054, 92056 and 92057) to the Oceanside Social Security Office at 2160 S El Camino Real, Oceanside, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Social Security Office Near Vista

Vista is about 4.9 miles northeast of central Carlsbad. SSA assigns its ZIP codes (92081, 92083 and 92084) to the Oceanside Social Security Office at 2160 S El Camino Real, Oceanside, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Social Security Office Near Fallbrook

Fallbrook is about 17 miles north of central Carlsbad. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 92028, to the Oceanside Social Security Office at 2160 S El Camino Real, Oceanside, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Social Security Office Near Solana Beach

Solana Beach is about 9.7 miles south of central Carlsbad. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 92075, to the Oceanside Social Security Office at 2160 S El Camino Real, Oceanside, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The San Marcos Social Security Office is closer to central Solana Beach (about 11 miles, against 14 miles), but it isn't the office SSA assigns.

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Social Security Office Near Bonsall

Bonsall is about 11 miles northeast of central Carlsbad. SSA assigns its ZIP codes (92003 and 92084) to the Oceanside Social Security Office at 2160 S El Camino Real, Oceanside, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Social Security Office Near Camp Pendleton South

Camp Pendleton South is about 9.4 miles northwest of central Carlsbad. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 92058, to the Oceanside Social Security Office at 2160 S El Camino Real, Oceanside, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

How to Get an Appointment at the Oceanside Social Security Office

SSA asks you to make an appointment before you visit an office. You can schedule one online on SSA's appointment page by answering a few questions; the appointment may be by phone or in person, and you can change or cancel it from the confirmation email or text.

To book by phone, call the Oceanside Social Security Office at (855) 287-4793, or SSA's national number, 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time. Help is available in English, Spanish and other languages.

See office hours and appointments for the best times to call and visit.

Can You Skip the Trip?

You can often replace a card, update your address or get a benefit letter online with a my Social Security account. If you need to go in, check what to bring.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where Is the Social Security Office in Carlsbad?

There isn't an office in Carlsbad, CA itself. The closest is the Oceanside Social Security Office, 2160 S El Camino Real, Oceanside, CA 92054, about 4.8 miles away.

Which Social Security Office Serves My ZIP Code in Carlsbad?

SSA assigns all 4 ZIP codes in Carlsbad to the Oceanside Social Security Office in Oceanside. SSA assigns offices by ZIP code, and the assigned office isn't always the closest one. Look up your ZIP code in the table on this page or in SSA's Office Locator.

What Are Social Security Office Hours Near Carlsbad?

The Oceanside Social Security Office is open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, according to SSA's office data (checked against SSA's Office Locator on October 1, 2026). Offices close on weekends and federal holidays.

What Is the Phone Number for the Social Security Office Near Carlsbad?

SSA lists (855) 287-4793 for the Oceanside Social Security Office. SSA's national number is 1-800-772-1213.

How Do I Make an Appointment at the Social Security Office Near Carlsbad?

Schedule online on SSA's appointment page, where the appointment may be by phone or in person, or call the Oceanside Social Security Office at (855) 287-4793 or SSA at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time. SSA asks you to make an appointment before visiting an office.

Every Social Security office in California

Sources

  1. Social Security Administration, field office and resident station data (updated March 9, 2026)
  2. SSA Office Locator (offices and ZIP code assignments, checked October 1, 2026)
  3. U.S. Census Bureau: geocoder, 2023 Gazetteer files and 2020 ZIP Code Tabulation Area relationship files
  4. SSA: Make an appointment
  5. SSA: Contact by phone
  6. SSA: Office locator guidance (appointments and Card Centers)

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