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Social Security Office in Santa Cruz, CA

Where Is the Social Security Office in Santa Cruz, CA?

The Santa Cruz Social Security Office is in Santa Cruz, at 169 Walnut Avenue, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The next closest is the Watsonville Social Security Office, about 14 miles away.

Social Security Offices in Santa Cruz

Other Offices Near Santa Cruz

Straight-line distance from the center of Santa Cruz (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.

Map of Social Security Offices Near Santa Cruz

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Which Social Security Office Serves Your ZIP Code in Santa Cruz?

SSA assigns all 3 ZIP codes in Santa Cruz to the Santa Cruz Social Security Office. 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 Santa Cruz
ZIP codeOffice SSA assignsDistance
95060Santa Cruz Social Security Office for ZIP code 950604.1 miles
95062Santa Cruz Social Security Office for ZIP code 950622.1 miles
95064Santa Cruz Social Security Office for ZIP code 950642.1 miles

ZIP codes 95060, 95062 and 95064 go to the Santa Cruz Social Security Office, 169 Walnut Avenue, Santa Cruz.

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

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 Scotts Valley

Scotts Valley is about 5.8 miles north of central Santa Cruz. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 95066, to the Santa Cruz Social Security Office at 169 Walnut Avenue, Santa Cruz, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Social Security Office Near Watsonville

Watsonville is about 15 miles east of central Santa Cruz. SSA assigns its ZIP codes (95019 and 95076) to the Watsonville Social Security Office at 180 Westgate Drive, Suite 301, Watsonville, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Social Security Office Near Los Gatos

Los Gatos is about 18 miles north of central Santa Cruz. SSA assigns its ZIP codes (95030 and 95032) to the Campbell Social Security Office at 1480 W Campbell Ave, Campbell, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Social Security Office Near Day Valley

Day Valley is about 11 miles east of central Santa Cruz. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 95003, to the Santa Cruz Social Security Office at 169 Walnut Avenue, Santa Cruz, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The Watsonville Social Security Office is closer to central Day Valley (about 7.9 miles, against 10 miles), but it isn't the office SSA assigns.

Social Security Office Near Bonny Doon

Bonny Doon is about 7.4 miles northwest of central Santa Cruz. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 95060, to the Santa Cruz Social Security Office at 169 Walnut Avenue, Santa Cruz, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Social Security Office Near Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley

Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley is about 11 miles east of central Santa Cruz. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 95076, to the Watsonville Social Security Office at 180 Westgate Drive, Suite 301, Watsonville, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Social Security Office Near Ben Lomond

Ben Lomond is about 7.7 miles north of central Santa Cruz. SSA assigns its ZIP codes (95005 and 95018) to the Santa Cruz Social Security Office at 169 Walnut Avenue, Santa Cruz, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Social Security Office Near Aptos

Aptos is about 7.9 miles east of central Santa Cruz. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 95003, to the Santa Cruz Social Security Office at 169 Walnut Avenue, Santa Cruz, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Social Security Office Near La Selva Beach

La Selva Beach is about 11 miles east of central Santa Cruz. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 95076, to the Watsonville Social Security Office at 180 Westgate Drive, Suite 301, Watsonville, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Social Security Office Near Felton

Felton is about 5.1 miles northwest of central Santa Cruz. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 95018, to the Santa Cruz Social Security Office at 169 Walnut Avenue, Santa Cruz, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

How to Get an Appointment at the Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz Social Security Office at (800) 593-8523, 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 Santa Cruz?

Santa Cruz Social Security Office: 169 Walnut Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060.

Which Social Security Office Serves My ZIP Code in Santa Cruz?

SSA assigns all 3 ZIP codes in Santa Cruz to the Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz?

The Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz?

SSA lists (800) 593-8523 for the Santa Cruz Social Security Office. SSA's national number is 1-800-772-1213.

How Do I Make an Appointment at the Social Security Office in Santa Cruz?

Schedule online on SSA's appointment page, where the appointment may be by phone or in person, or call the Santa Cruz Social Security Office at (800) 593-8523 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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