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Social Security Offices Near El Cerrito, CA

Where Is the Social Security Office Nearest El Cerrito, CA?

SSA assigns El Cerrito, CA's ZIP code, 94530, to the Berkeley Social Security Office at 2045 Allston Way, Berkeley, about 3.9 miles away, phone (877) 531-4696, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Closest Social Security Offices to El Cerrito, CA

Straight-line distance from the center of El Cerrito (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 El Cerrito?

SSA assigns El Cerrito's ZIP code, 94530, to the Berkeley Social Security Office in Berkeley. 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 El Cerrito
ZIP codeOffice SSA assignsDistance
94530Berkeley Social Security Office for ZIP code 945303.9 miles

ZIP code 94530 goes to the Berkeley Social Security Office, 2045 Allston Way, Berkeley.

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

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 Martinez

Martinez is about 12 miles northeast of central El Cerrito. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 94553, to the Concord Social Security Office at 2150 John Glenn Dr, STE 400, Concord, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Social Security Office Near Rodeo

Rodeo is about 8.5 miles north of central El Cerrito. SSA assigns its ZIP codes (94525 and 94572) to the Richmond Social Security Office at 3164 Garrity Way, Richmond, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Social Security Office Near Oakland

Oakland is about 11 miles south of central El Cerrito. SSA splits its 16 ZIP codes among 3 offices: 11 to the Oakland Dt Social Security Office, 3 to the East Oakland Social Security Office and 2 to the Berkeley Social Security Office in Berkeley. Its own page lists every ZIP code.

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Social Security Office Near San Rafael

San Rafael is about 12 miles west of central El Cerrito. SSA assigns its ZIP codes (94901 and 94903) to the San Rafael Social Security Office at 99 Smith Ranch Road, Suite 200, San Rafael, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Social Security Office Near Richmond

Richmond is about 3.9 miles northwest of central El Cerrito. Its ZIP codes are split between offices: 94801, 94804 and 94806 go to the Richmond Social Security Office in Richmond; 94803 and 94805 go to the Berkeley Social Security Office in Berkeley.

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Social Security Office Near Berkeley

Berkeley is about 3.7 miles south of central El Cerrito. SSA assigns its ZIP codes (94702, 94703, 94704, 94705, 94707, 94708, 94709, 94710 and 94720) to the Berkeley Social Security Office at 2045 Allston Way, Berkeley, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Social Security Office Near Pinole

Pinole is about 5.7 miles north of central El Cerrito. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 94564, to the Richmond Social Security Office at 3164 Garrity Way, Richmond, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Social Security Office Near Kensington

Kensington is about 1.4 miles southeast of central El Cerrito. SSA assigns its ZIP codes (94707 and 94708) to the Berkeley Social Security Office at 2045 Allston Way, Berkeley, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Social Security Office Near Marin City

Marin City is about 12 miles west of central El Cerrito. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 94965, to the San Rafael Social Security Office at 99 Smith Ranch Road, Suite 200, San Rafael, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The Sf Chinatown Social Security Office is closer to central Marin City (about 8.0 miles, against 10 miles), but it isn't the office SSA assigns.

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Social Security Office Near Albany

Albany is about 2.2 miles southwest of central El Cerrito. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 94706, to the Berkeley Social Security Office at 2045 Allston Way, Berkeley, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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How to Get an Appointment at the Berkeley 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 Berkeley Social Security Office at (877) 531-4696, 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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Frequently Asked Questions

Where Is the Social Security Office in El Cerrito?

There isn't an office in El Cerrito, CA itself. The closest is the Berkeley Social Security Office, 2045 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA 94704, about 3.9 miles away.

Which Social Security Office Serves My ZIP Code in El Cerrito?

SSA assigns El Cerrito's ZIP code, 94530, to the Berkeley Social Security Office in Berkeley. 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 El Cerrito?

The Berkeley 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 El Cerrito?

SSA lists (877) 531-4696 for the Berkeley Social Security Office. SSA's national number is 1-800-772-1213.

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

Schedule online on SSA's appointment page, where the appointment may be by phone or in person, or call the Berkeley Social Security Office at (877) 531-4696 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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