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Social Security Offices Near Shafter, CA

Where Is the Social Security Office Nearest Shafter, CA?

SSA assigns Shafter, CA's ZIP code, 93263, to the Bakersfield Social Security Office at 5300 Office Park Drive, Bakersfield, about 11 miles away, phone (866) 476-1489, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Closest Social Security Offices to Shafter, CA

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

SSA assigns Shafter's ZIP code, 93263, to the Bakersfield Social Security Office in Bakersfield. 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 Shafter
ZIP codeOffice SSA assignsDistance
93263Bakersfield Social Security Office for ZIP code 9326315 miles

ZIP code 93263 goes to the Bakersfield Social Security Office, 5300 Office Park Drive, Bakersfield.

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

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 Bakersfield

Bakersfield is about 13 miles southeast of central Shafter. Its ZIP codes are split between offices: 93301, 93304, 93309 and 93312 go to the Bakersfield Social Security Office in Bakersfield; 93305 and 93306 go to the Bkrsfld East Hills Social Security Office in Bakersfield.

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Social Security Office Near Wasco

Wasco is about 12 miles northwest of central Shafter. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 93280, to the Delano Social Security Office at 2234 Girard Street, Bldg C, Delano, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Social Security Office Near McFarland

McFarland is about 13 miles north of central Shafter. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 93250, to the Delano Social Security Office at 2234 Girard Street, Bldg C, Delano, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Social Security Office Near Rosedale

Rosedale is about 6.3 miles south of central Shafter. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 93314, to the Bakersfield Social Security Office at 5300 Office Park Drive, Bakersfield, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Social Security Office Near Oildale

Oildale is about 10 miles east of central Shafter. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 93308, to the Bakersfield Social Security Office at 5300 Office Park Drive, Bakersfield, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

How to Get an Appointment at the Bakersfield 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 Bakersfield Social Security Office at (866) 476-1489, 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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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 Shafter?

There isn't an office in Shafter, CA itself. The closest is the Bakersfield Social Security Office, 5300 Office Park Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93309, about 11 miles away.

Which Social Security Office Serves My ZIP Code in Shafter?

SSA assigns Shafter's ZIP code, 93263, to the Bakersfield Social Security Office in Bakersfield. 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 Shafter?

The Bakersfield 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 Shafter?

SSA lists (866) 476-1489 for the Bakersfield Social Security Office. SSA's national number is 1-800-772-1213.

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

Schedule online on SSA's appointment page, where the appointment may be by phone or in person, or call the Bakersfield Social Security Office at (866) 476-1489 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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