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Social Security Offices Near Carson, CA

Where Is the Social Security Office Nearest Carson, CA?

The closest Social Security office to Carson, CA is the Compton Social Security Office in Compton, about 4.1 miles away, phone (888) 472-6117, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Long Beach Social Security Office is about 4.7 miles away.

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Closest Social Security Offices to Carson, CA

Straight-line distance from the center of Carson (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 Carson?

SSA splits Carson's 5 ZIP codes among 2 offices: 4 to the Torrance Social Security Office and 1 to the Long Beach Social Security Office. For 3 of them, the assigned office isn't the closest one, so check your ZIP before you go.

Social Security office assigned to each ZIP code in Carson
ZIP codeOffice SSA assignsDistance
90248Torrance Social Security Office for ZIP code 90248Closest: Watts Social Security Office, 3.0 miles4.2 miles
90745Torrance Social Security Office for ZIP code 907455.3 miles
90746Torrance Social Security Office for ZIP code 90746Closest: Compton Social Security Office, 3.1 miles5.6 miles
90747Torrance Social Security Office for ZIP code 90747Closest: Compton Social Security Office, 2.8 miles5.7 miles
90810Long Beach Social Security Office for ZIP code 908102.6 miles

ZIP codes 90248, 90745, 90746 and 90747 go to the Torrance Social Security Office, 20000 Mariner Ave STE 150, Torrance.

ZIP code 90810 goes to the Long Beach Social Security Office, 2005 Long Beach Blvd, Long Beach.

Assigned offices from SSA's Office Locator, looked up by ZIP code on October 1, 2026. ZIP codes are those whose area overlaps Carson (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 Carson

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 Hawthorne

Hawthorne is about 7.6 miles northwest of central Carson. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 90250, to the Hawthorne Social Security Office at 11539 Hawthorne Blvd, Suite 400, Hawthorne, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Social Security Office Near El Segundo

El Segundo is about 11 miles northwest of central Carson. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 90245, to the Hawthorne Social Security Office at 11539 Hawthorne Blvd, Suite 400, Hawthorne, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Social Security Office Near Bellflower

Bellflower is about 7.7 miles northeast of central Carson. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 90706, to the Lakewood Social Security Office at 4957 Paramount Blvd, Lakewood, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Social Security Office Near Downey

Downey is about 9.6 miles northeast of central Carson. Its ZIP codes are split between offices: 90241 and 90242 go to the Norwalk Social Security Office in Norwalk; 90240 goes to the Whittier Social Security Office in Whittier.

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Social Security Office Near Redondo Beach

Redondo Beach is about 8.7 miles west of central Carson. SSA assigns its ZIP codes (90277 and 90278) to the Torrance Social Security Office at 20000 Mariner Ave STE 150, Torrance, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Social Security Office Near Florence-Graham

Florence-Graham is about 8.8 miles north of central Carson. Its ZIP codes are split between offices: 90001 goes to the Huntington Park Social Security Office in Huntington Park; 90002 goes to the Watts Social Security Office in Los Angeles.

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Social Security Office Near Gardena

Gardena is about 5.0 miles northwest of central Carson. SSA assigns its ZIP codes (90247 and 90249) to the Torrance Social Security Office at 20000 Mariner Ave STE 150, Torrance, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Social Security Office Near Inglewood

Inglewood is about 9.7 miles northwest of central Carson. SSA assigns its ZIP codes (90301, 90302, 90303 and 90305) to the Hawthorne Social Security Office at 11539 Hawthorne Blvd, Suite 400, Hawthorne, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Social Security Office Near Seal Beach

Seal Beach is about 12 miles southeast of central Carson. SSA assigns its ZIP codes (90740 and 90743) to the Fountain Valley Social Security Office at 17075 Newhope Street, Suite B, Fountain Valley, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The Garden Grove Social Security Office is closer to central Seal Beach (about 6.5 miles, against 8.7 miles), but it isn't the office SSA assigns.

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Social Security Office Near Torrance

Torrance is about 6.2 miles west of central Carson. SSA assigns its ZIP codes (90277, 90501, 90503, 90504 and 90505) to the Torrance Social Security Office at 20000 Mariner Ave STE 150, Torrance, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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How to Get an Appointment at the Compton 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 Compton Social Security Office at (888) 472-6117, 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.

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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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where Is the Social Security Office in Carson?

There isn't an office in Carson, CA itself. The closest is the Compton Social Security Office, 171 E Compton Blvd, Compton, CA 90220, about 4.1 miles away.

Which Social Security Office Serves My ZIP Code in Carson?

SSA splits Carson's 5 ZIP codes among 2 offices: 4 to the Torrance Social Security Office and 1 to the Long Beach Social Security Office. 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 Carson?

The Compton 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 Carson?

SSA lists (888) 472-6117 for the Compton Social Security Office. SSA's national number is 1-800-772-1213.

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

Schedule online on SSA's appointment page, where the appointment may be by phone or in person, or call the Compton Social Security Office at (888) 472-6117 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.

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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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