Social Security Offices in Chico, California
1 office · Butte County
Chico has one Social Security field office, in Butte County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 28 nearby communities, and is one of California's 124 field offices. Its address, hours, phone number, and directions are below.
- office in city
- 1
- communities served
- 28
- people in service area
- 58K
- county
- Butte County
- to next-nearest city
- 23 mi
The Chico office on the map
1 location, Social Security offices in Chico. Click a pin for the address and a link.
The Chico Social Security office
Visiting a Chico office
- Most services now require an appointment. Book by calling the office or 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778).
- Bring a photo ID and your Social Security number, plus original documents for your request.
- Field offices are open weekdays only and closed on federal holidays. Check the exact hours on each office page above.
- Skip the trip when you can: replace a card, get a benefit letter, or update direct deposit online at ssa.gov.
Towns served by the Chico office
Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Chico office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 28 surrounding communities, the largest is Magalia (11,444 residents):
| Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Magalia, CA | 14.2 mi | 11,444 |
| Orland, CA | 19 mi | 8,322 |
| Corning, CA | 20.9 mi | 8,209 |
| Durham, CA | 9.1 mi | 6,255 |
| Paradise, CA | 11.7 mi | 5,268 |
| Hamilton City, CA | 9.4 mi | 2,446 |
| Forest Ranch, CA | 11.6 mi | 1,551 |
| Butte Creek Canyon, CA | 7.4 mi | 677 |
| Cohasset, CA | 12 mi | 497 |
| Nord, CA | 6.2 mi | 368 |
| Stirling City, CA | 19 mi | 300 |
| Vina, CA | 15.8 mi | 212 |
…and 16 more nearby communities closest to this office.
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Chico Social Security offices: FAQs
- How many Social Security offices are in Chico?
- Chico, California has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
- Do I need an appointment at the Chico office?
- Since 2025 the SSA asks most visitors to book an appointment before coming in. Call the office directly or the national line at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) to schedule one and cut your wait.
- What should I bring to a Chico Social Security office?
- Bring a photo ID and your Social Security number, plus original documents for your request, for example, proof of identity and citizenship or immigration status for a new or replacement card.
- What's the nearest Social Security office to Chico?
- The closest field office outside Chico is in Oroville, about 23 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
- Can I avoid visiting a Chico office?
- Many tasks, replacing a card, checking an application, getting a benefit verification letter, or updating direct deposit, can be done online with a free my Social Security account at ssa.gov, with no visit needed.