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Social Security Offices Near Poway, CA

Where Is the Social Security Office Nearest Poway, CA?

SSA assigns Poway, CA's ZIP code, 92064, to the San Marcos Social Security Office at 367 Via Vera Cruz, San Marcos, about 14 miles away, phone (866) 614-4769, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The El Cajon Social Security Office in El Cajon is closer (about 13 miles), but it isn't the office SSA assigns.

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Closest Social Security Offices to Poway, CA

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

SSA assigns Poway's ZIP code, 92064, to the San Marcos Social Security Office in San Marcos. 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 Poway
ZIP codeOffice SSA assignsDistance
92064San Marcos Social Security Office for ZIP code 92064Closest: El Cajon Social Security Office, 13 miles15 miles

ZIP code 92064 goes to the San Marcos Social Security Office, 367 Via Vera Cruz, San Marcos.

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

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 San Diego

San Diego is about 14 miles southwest of central Poway. SSA splits its 45 ZIP codes among 8 offices: 19 to the San Diego Social Security Office, 11 to the Kearny Mesa Social Security Office, 4 to the San Marcos Social Security Office in San Marcos, 3 to the El Cajon Social Security Office in El Cajon, 2 to the Oceanside Social Security Office in Oceanside, 2 to the National City Social Security Office in National City, 2 to the La Mesa Social Security Office in La Mesa and 2 to the Chula Vista Social Security Office in Chula Vista. Its own page lists every ZIP code.

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Social Security Office Near Escondido

Escondido is about 11 miles north of central Poway. SSA assigns its ZIP codes (92025, 92026, 92027 and 92029) to the San Marcos Social Security Office at 367 Via Vera Cruz, San Marcos, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Social Security Office Near El Cajon

El Cajon is about 13 miles south of central Poway. SSA assigns its ZIP codes (92020 and 92021) to the El Cajon Social Security Office at 846 Arnele Ave, El Cajon, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Social Security Office Near San Marcos

San Marcos is about 13 miles northwest of central Poway. SSA assigns its ZIP codes (92069, 92078 and 92096) to the San Marcos Social Security Office at 367 Via Vera Cruz, San Marcos, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Social Security Office Near Carlsbad

Carlsbad is about 18 miles northwest of central Poway. SSA assigns its ZIP codes (92008, 92009, 92010 and 92011) to the Oceanside Social Security Office at 2160 S El Camino Real, Oceanside, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Social Security Office Near Encinitas

Encinitas is about 15 miles west of central Poway. SSA assigns its ZIP codes (92007 and 92024) to the Oceanside Social Security Office at 2160 S El Camino Real, Oceanside, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The San Marcos Social Security Office is closer to central Encinitas (about 7.3 miles, against 10 miles), but it isn't the office SSA assigns.

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Social Security Office Near Vista

Vista is about 19 miles northwest of central Poway. SSA assigns its ZIP codes (92081, 92083 and 92084) to the Oceanside Social Security Office at 2160 S El Camino Real, Oceanside, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Social Security Office Near Santee

Santee is about 9.4 miles south of central Poway. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 92071, to the El Cajon Social Security Office at 846 Arnele Ave, El Cajon, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Social Security Office Near Lemon Grove

Lemon Grove is about 18 miles south of central Poway. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 91945, to the La Mesa Social Security Office at 7961 University Ave, La Mesa, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Social Security Office Near La Mesa

La Mesa is about 15 miles south of central Poway. SSA assigns its ZIP codes (91941 and 91942) to the La Mesa Social Security Office at 7961 University Ave, La Mesa, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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How to Get an Appointment at the El Cajon 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 El Cajon Social Security Office at (866) 964-0012, 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 Poway?

There isn't an office in Poway, CA itself. The closest is the El Cajon Social Security Office, 846 Arnele Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020, about 13 miles away.

Which Social Security Office Serves My ZIP Code in Poway?

SSA assigns Poway's ZIP code, 92064, to the San Marcos Social Security Office in San Marcos. 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 Poway?

The El Cajon 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 Poway?

SSA lists (866) 964-0012 for the El Cajon Social Security Office. SSA's national number is 1-800-772-1213.

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

Schedule online on SSA's appointment page, where the appointment may be by phone or in person, or call the El Cajon Social Security Office at (866) 964-0012 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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