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Social Security Office in San Diego, CA

Where Is the Social Security Office in San Diego, CA?

San Diego has 2 Social Security offices: the Kearny Mesa Social Security Office at 8505 Aero Dr and the San Diego Social Security Office at 1333 Front Street. The next closest is the La Mesa Social Security Office, about 7.2 miles away.

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Social Security Offices in San Diego

Other Offices Near San Diego

Straight-line distance from the center of San Diego (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 San Diego?

SSA splits San Diego's 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, 3 to the El Cajon Social Security Office, 2 to the Oceanside Social Security Office, 2 to the National City Social Security Office, 2 to the La Mesa Social Security Office and 2 to the Chula Vista Social Security Office. For 8 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 San Diego
ZIP codeOffice SSA assignsDistance
92014Oceanside Social Security Office for ZIP code 92014Closest: Kearny Mesa Social Security Office, 12 miles16 miles
92025San Marcos Social Security Office for ZIP code 920259.8 miles
92037Kearny Mesa Social Security Office for ZIP code 920377.0 miles
92071El Cajon Social Security Office for ZIP code 920713.5 miles
92092San Diego Social Security Office for ZIP code 92092Closest: Kearny Mesa Social Security Office, 7.0 miles12 miles
92093San Diego Social Security Office for ZIP code 92093Closest: Kearny Mesa Social Security Office, 7.4 miles12 miles
92101San Diego Social Security Office for ZIP code 921010.4 miles
92102San Diego Social Security Office for ZIP code 921022.8 miles
92103San Diego Social Security Office for ZIP code 921032.0 miles
92104San Diego Social Security Office for ZIP code 921042.7 miles
92105San Diego Social Security Office for ZIP code 921054.6 miles
92106San Diego Social Security Office for ZIP code 921064.3 miles
92107San Diego Social Security Office for ZIP code 921074.9 miles
92108Kearny Mesa Social Security Office for ZIP code 921082.5 miles
92109San Diego Social Security Office for ZIP code 921096.2 miles
92110San Diego Social Security Office for ZIP code 921103.8 miles
92111Kearny Mesa Social Security Office for ZIP code 921111.4 miles
92113San Diego Social Security Office for ZIP code 921133.1 miles
92114National City Social Security Office for ZIP code 921143.8 miles
92115La Mesa Social Security Office for ZIP code 921152.6 miles
92116San Diego Social Security Office for ZIP code 921164.0 miles
92117Kearny Mesa Social Security Office for ZIP code 921173.4 miles
92119El Cajon Social Security Office for ZIP code 921193.5 miles
92120El Cajon Social Security Office for ZIP code 92120Closest: La Mesa Social Security Office, 3.4 miles5.9 miles
92121Kearny Mesa Social Security Office for ZIP code 921216.9 miles
92122Kearny Mesa Social Security Office for ZIP code 921225.0 miles
92123Kearny Mesa Social Security Office for ZIP code 921230.6 miles
92124Kearny Mesa Social Security Office for ZIP code 921243.7 miles
92126Kearny Mesa Social Security Office for ZIP code 921267.1 miles
92127San Marcos Social Security Office for ZIP code 921278.9 miles
92128San Marcos Social Security Office for ZIP code 9212812 miles
92129San Marcos Social Security Office for ZIP code 92129Closest: Kearny Mesa Social Security Office, 11 miles12 miles
92130Oceanside Social Security Office for ZIP code 92130Closest: Kearny Mesa Social Security Office, 10 miles18 miles
92131Kearny Mesa Social Security Office for ZIP code 921318.4 miles
92132San Diego Social Security Office for ZIP code 921320.6 miles
92134San Diego Social Security Office for ZIP code 921341.2 miles
92136San Diego Social Security Office for ZIP code 92136Closest: National City Social Security Office, 2.1 miles3.5 miles
92139National City Social Security Office for ZIP code 921392.9 miles
92140San Diego Social Security Office for ZIP code 921402.5 miles
92145Kearny Mesa Social Security Office for ZIP code 921454.1 miles
92147San Diego Social Security Office for ZIP code 921473.2 miles
92154Chula Vista Social Security Office for ZIP code 921547.4 miles
92161San Diego Social Security Office for ZIP code 92161Closest: Kearny Mesa Social Security Office, 6.7 miles11 miles
92173Chula Vista Social Security Office for ZIP code 921734.7 miles
92182La Mesa Social Security Office for ZIP code 921822.8 miles

ZIP codes 92092, 92093, 92101, 92102, 92103, 92104, 92105, 92106, 92107, 92109, 92110, 92113, 92116, 92132, 92134, 92136, 92140, 92147 and 92161 go to the San Diego Social Security Office, 1333 Front Street, San Diego.

ZIP codes 92037, 92108, 92111, 92117, 92121, 92122, 92123, 92124, 92126, 92131 and 92145 go to the Kearny Mesa Social Security Office, 8505 Aero Dr, San Diego.

ZIP codes 92025, 92127, 92128 and 92129 go to the San Marcos Social Security Office, 367 Via Vera Cruz, San Marcos.

ZIP codes 92071, 92119 and 92120 go to the El Cajon Social Security Office, 846 Arnele Ave, El Cajon.

ZIP codes 92014 and 92130 go to the Oceanside Social Security Office, 2160 S El Camino Real, Oceanside.

ZIP codes 92114 and 92139 go to the National City Social Security Office, 700 E 24th St, Ground Floor, National City.

ZIP codes 92115 and 92182 go to the La Mesa Social Security Office, 7961 University Ave, La Mesa.

ZIP codes 92154 and 92173 go to the Chula Vista Social Security Office, 626 L Street, Suite 1, Chula Vista.

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

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 El Cajon

El Cajon is about 10 miles east of central San Diego. 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 Santee

Santee is about 9.1 miles east of central San Diego. 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 8.2 miles southeast of central San Diego. 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 National City

National City is about 11 miles south of central San Diego. Its ZIP codes are split between offices: 91950 goes to the National City Social Security Office in National City; 92136 goes to the San Diego Social Security Office in San Diego.

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Social Security Office Near La Mesa

La Mesa is about 7.3 miles southeast of central San Diego. 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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Social Security Office Near Coronado

Coronado is about 11 miles south of central San Diego. SSA assigns its ZIP codes (92118, 92135 and 92155) to the San Diego Social Security Office at 1333 Front Street, San Diego, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Social Security Office Near Spring Valley

Spring Valley is about 11 miles southeast of central San Diego. SSA assigns its ZIP codes (91977 and 91978) to the La Mesa Social Security Office at 7961 University Ave, La Mesa, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Social Security Office Near Casa De Oro-Mount Helix

Casa de Oro-Mount Helix is about 10 miles east of central San Diego. Its ZIP codes are split between offices: 91941 goes to the La Mesa Social Security Office in La Mesa; 92020 goes to the El Cajon Social Security Office in El Cajon.

Social Security Office Near La Presa

La Presa is about 10 miles southeast of central San Diego. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 91977, to the La Mesa Social Security Office at 7961 University Ave, La Mesa, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

How to Get an Appointment at the Kearny Mesa 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 Kearny Mesa Social Security Office at (866) 331-6397, 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 San Diego?

Kearny Mesa Social Security Office: 8505 Aero Dr, San Diego, CA 92123. San Diego Social Security Office: 1333 Front Street, San Diego, CA 92101.

Which Social Security Office Serves My ZIP Code in San Diego?

SSA splits San Diego's 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, 3 to the El Cajon Social Security Office, 2 to the Oceanside Social Security Office, 2 to the National City Social Security Office, 2 to the La Mesa Social Security Office and 2 to the Chula Vista 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 San Diego?

The Kearny Mesa 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 San Diego?

SSA lists (866) 331-6397 for the Kearny Mesa Social Security Office. SSA's national number is 1-800-772-1213.

How Do I Make an Appointment at the Social Security Office in San Diego?

Schedule online on SSA's appointment page, where the appointment may be by phone or in person, or call the Kearny Mesa Social Security Office at (866) 331-6397 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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