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Social Security Offices Near Palo Alto, CA

Where Is the Social Security Office Nearest Palo Alto, CA?

The closest Social Security office to Palo Alto, CA is the Mountain View Social Security Office in Mountain View, about 3.6 miles away, phone (877) 319-0161, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Redwood City Social Security Office is about 7.6 miles away.

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Closest Social Security Offices to Palo Alto, CA

Straight-line distance from the center of Palo Alto (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 Palo Alto?

SSA splits Palo Alto's 5 ZIP codes among 2 offices: 4 to the Mountain View Social Security Office and 1 to the Redwood City Social Security Office. 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 Palo Alto
ZIP codeOffice SSA assignsDistance
94022Mountain View Social Security Office for ZIP code 940225.0 miles
94301Mountain View Social Security Office for ZIP code 943014.8 miles
94303Redwood City Social Security Office for ZIP code 94303Closest: Mountain View Social Security Office, 4.2 miles6.2 miles
94304Mountain View Social Security Office for ZIP code 943044.9 miles
94306Mountain View Social Security Office for ZIP code 943063.0 miles

ZIP codes 94022, 94301, 94304 and 94306 go to the Mountain View Social Security Office, 701 N Shoreline Blvd, 1st Floor, Mountain View.

ZIP code 94303 goes to the Redwood City Social Security Office, 1718 Broadway St, Redwood City.

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

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 Santa Clara

Santa Clara is about 9.9 miles east of central Palo Alto. SSA assigns its ZIP codes (95050, 95051, 95053 and 95054) to the San Jose Social Security Office at 280 S First Street, Rm 244 2nd Fl, San Jose, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Social Security Office Near Sunnyvale

Sunnyvale is about 6.5 miles east of central Palo Alto. SSA assigns its ZIP codes (94085, 94086, 94087 and 94089) to the Mountain View Social Security Office at 701 N Shoreline Blvd, 1st Floor, Mountain View, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Social Security Office Near Belmont

Belmont is about 12 miles northwest of central Palo Alto. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 94002, to the San Mateo Social Security Office at 800 South Claremont St, Suite 101, San Mateo, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Social Security Office Near Menlo Park

Menlo Park is about 5.8 miles north of central Palo Alto. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 94025, to the Redwood City Social Security Office at 1718 Broadway St, Redwood City, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Social Security Office Near Mountain View

Mountain View is about 3.5 miles east of central Palo Alto. SSA assigns its ZIP codes (94040, 94041 and 94043) to the Mountain View Social Security Office at 701 N Shoreline Blvd, 1st Floor, Mountain View, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Social Security Office Near Stanford

Stanford is about 2.5 miles northwest of central Palo Alto. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 94305, to the Mountain View Social Security Office at 701 N Shoreline Blvd, 1st Floor, Mountain View, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Social Security Office Near Los Altos

Los Altos is about 3.2 miles southeast of central Palo Alto. SSA assigns its ZIP codes (94022 and 94024) to the Mountain View Social Security Office at 701 N Shoreline Blvd, 1st Floor, Mountain View, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Social Security Office Near Redwood City

Redwood City is about 9.1 miles northwest of central Palo Alto. SSA assigns its ZIP codes (94061, 94063 and 94065) to the Redwood City Social Security Office at 1718 Broadway St, Redwood City, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Social Security Office Near East Palo Alto

East Palo Alto is about 5.0 miles north of central Palo Alto. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 94303, to the Redwood City Social Security Office at 1718 Broadway St, Redwood City, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Social Security Office Near Cupertino

Cupertino is about 7.6 miles southeast of central Palo Alto. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 95014, to the San Jose Social Security Office at 280 S First Street, Rm 244 2nd Fl, San Jose, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The Campbell Social Security Office is closer to central Cupertino (about 4.4 miles, against 8.7 miles), but it isn't the office SSA assigns.

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How to Get an Appointment at the Mountain View 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 Mountain View Social Security Office at (877) 319-0161, 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 Palo Alto?

There isn't an office in Palo Alto, CA itself. The closest is the Mountain View Social Security Office, 701 N Shoreline Blvd, 1st Floor, Mountain View, CA 94043, about 3.6 miles away.

Which Social Security Office Serves My ZIP Code in Palo Alto?

SSA splits Palo Alto's 5 ZIP codes among 2 offices: 4 to the Mountain View Social Security Office and 1 to the Redwood City 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 Palo Alto?

The Mountain View 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 Palo Alto?

SSA lists (877) 319-0161 for the Mountain View Social Security Office. SSA's national number is 1-800-772-1213.

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

Schedule online on SSA's appointment page, where the appointment may be by phone or in person, or call the Mountain View Social Security Office at (877) 319-0161 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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