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Social Security Offices Near Gardena, CA

Where Is the Social Security Office Nearest Gardena, CA?

SSA assigns all 2 ZIP codes in Gardena, CA to the Torrance Social Security Office at 20000 Mariner Ave STE 150, Torrance, about 3.9 miles away, phone (877) 319-0732, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The Watts Social Security Office in Los Angeles is closer (about 3.0 miles), but it isn't the office SSA assigns.

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Closest Social Security Offices to Gardena, CA

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

SSA assigns all 2 ZIP codes in Gardena to the Torrance Social Security Office in Torrance. For 2 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 Gardena
ZIP codeOffice SSA assignsDistance
90247Torrance Social Security Office for ZIP code 90247Closest: Watts Social Security Office, 2.6 miles4.1 miles
90249Torrance Social Security Office for ZIP code 90249Closest: Hawthorne Social Security Office, 2.9 miles4.0 miles

ZIP codes 90247 and 90249 go to the Torrance Social Security Office, 20000 Mariner Ave STE 150, Torrance.

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

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 Los Angeles

Los Angeles is about 11 miles northwest of central Gardena. SSA splits its 116 ZIP codes among 17 offices: 16 to the L.A. Westwood Social Security Office, 15 to the Chatsworth Social Security Office in Chatsworth, 11 to the Los Angeles Downtown Social Security Office, 10 to the Panorama City Social Security Office in Panorama City, 9 to the Hollywood Social Security Office in Hollywood, 9 to the Burbank Social Security Office in Burbank, 7 to the Wilshire Center Social Security Office, 7 to the Torrance Social Security Office in Torrance, 5 to the Watts Social Security Office, 5 to the University Village Social Security Office, 4 to the Crenshaw Social Security Office, 4 to the Boyle Heights Social Security Office, 4 to the Glendale Social Security Office in Glendale, 4 to the Hawthorne Social Security Office in Hawthorne, 4 to the San Fernando Social Security Office in San Fernando, 1 to the Huntington Park Social Security Office in Huntington Park and 1 to the Long Beach Social Security Office in Long Beach. Its own page lists every ZIP code.

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Social Security Office Near Hawthorne

Hawthorne is about 2.7 miles northwest of central Gardena. 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 6.8 miles west of central Gardena. 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 Carson

Carson is about 5.0 miles southeast of central Gardena. 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 Bellflower

Bellflower is about 10 miles east of central Gardena. 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 11 miles east of central Gardena. 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 6.2 miles southwest of central Gardena. 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 Culver City

Culver City is about 9.2 miles northwest of central Gardena. SSA assigns its ZIP codes (90230 and 90232) to the L.A. Westwood Social Security Office at 11500 W Olympic Blvd, Suite 300, Los Angeles, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Social Security Office Near Marina Del Rey

Marina del Rey is about 10 miles northwest of central Gardena. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 90292, to the L.A. Westwood Social Security Office at 11500 W Olympic Blvd, Suite 300, Los Angeles, 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 6.2 miles northeast of central Gardena. 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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How to Get an Appointment at the Watts 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 Watts Social Security Office at (877) 836-1558, 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where Is the Social Security Office in Gardena?

There isn't an office in Gardena, CA itself. The closest is the Watts Social Security Office, 12429 Avalon Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90061, about 3.0 miles away.

Which Social Security Office Serves My ZIP Code in Gardena?

SSA assigns all 2 ZIP codes in Gardena to the Torrance Social Security Office in Torrance. 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 Gardena?

The Watts 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 Gardena?

SSA lists (877) 836-1558 for the Watts Social Security Office. SSA's national number is 1-800-772-1213.

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

Schedule online on SSA's appointment page, where the appointment may be by phone or in person, or call the Watts Social Security Office at (877) 836-1558 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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