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Social Security Offices Near Downey, CA

Where Is the Social Security Office Nearest Downey, CA?

The closest Social Security office to Downey, CA is the Norwalk Social Security Office in Norwalk, about 3.9 miles away, phone (866) 331-3281, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Montebello Social Security Office is about 5.7 miles away.

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Closest Social Security Offices to Downey, CA

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

SSA splits Downey's 3 ZIP codes among 2 offices: 2 to the Norwalk Social Security Office and 1 to the Whittier Social Security Office. SSA assigns offices by ZIP code, so the office to use is the one listed for your ZIP.

Social Security office assigned to each ZIP code in Downey
ZIP codeOffice SSA assignsDistance
90240Whittier Social Security Office for ZIP code 902404.9 miles
90241Norwalk Social Security Office for ZIP code 902413.9 miles
90242Norwalk Social Security Office for ZIP code 902424.2 miles

ZIP codes 90241 and 90242 go to the Norwalk Social Security Office, 12440 E Imperial Hwy, STE 170, Norwalk.

ZIP code 90240 goes to the Whittier Social Security Office, 7200 Greenleaf Ave, Suite 200, Whittier.

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

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 Carson

Carson is about 9.6 miles southwest of central Downey. Its ZIP codes are split between offices: 90248, 90745, 90746 and 90747 go to the Torrance Social Security Office in Torrance; 90810 goes to the Long Beach Social Security Office in Long Beach.

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Social Security Office Near Cypress

Cypress is about 9.8 miles southeast of central Downey. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 90630, to the Anaheim Social Security Office at 900 S Harbor Blvd, Anaheim, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The Garden Grove Social Security Office is closer to central Cypress (about 4.5 miles, against 7.1 miles), but it isn't the office SSA assigns.

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Social Security Office Near La Habra

La Habra is about 10 miles east of central Downey. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 90631, to the Brea Social Security Office at 3230 E Imperial Hwy, Suite 150 1st Floor, Brea, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Social Security Office Near Bellflower

Bellflower is about 3.5 miles south of central Downey. 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 South Pasadena

South Pasadena is about 12 miles north of central Downey. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 91030, to the Pasadena Social Security Office at 104 N Mentor Avenue, Pasadena, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The Alhambra Social Security Office is closer to central South Pasadena (about 1.8 miles, against 3.0 miles), but it isn't the office SSA assigns.

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Social Security Office Near Buena Park

Buena Park is about 9.0 miles southeast of central Downey. SSA assigns its ZIP codes (90620 and 90621) to the Anaheim Social Security Office at 900 S Harbor Blvd, Anaheim, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Social Security Office Near La Mirada

La Mirada is about 7.4 miles east of central Downey. SSA assigns its ZIP codes (90638 and 90639) to the Whittier Social Security Office at 7200 Greenleaf Ave, Suite 200, Whittier, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The Norwalk Social Security Office is closer to central La Mirada (about 3.5 miles, against 5.4 miles), but it isn't the office SSA assigns.

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Social Security Office Near Florence-Graham

Florence-Graham is about 6.8 miles west of central Downey. 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 11 miles west of central Downey. 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 Pico Rivera

Pico Rivera is about 4.3 miles northeast of central Downey. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 90660, to the Whittier Social Security Office at 7200 Greenleaf Ave, Suite 200, Whittier, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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How to Get an Appointment at the Norwalk 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 Norwalk Social Security Office at (866) 331-3281, 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where Is the Social Security Office in Downey?

There isn't an office in Downey, CA itself. The closest is the Norwalk Social Security Office, 12440 E Imperial Hwy, STE 170, Norwalk, CA 90650, about 3.9 miles away.

Which Social Security Office Serves My ZIP Code in Downey?

SSA splits Downey's 3 ZIP codes among 2 offices: 2 to the Norwalk Social Security Office and 1 to the Whittier 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 Downey?

The Norwalk 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 Downey?

SSA lists (866) 331-3281 for the Norwalk Social Security Office. SSA's national number is 1-800-772-1213.

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

Schedule online on SSA's appointment page, where the appointment may be by phone or in person, or call the Norwalk Social Security Office at (866) 331-3281 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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