Social Security Offices in El Centro, California
1 office · Imperial County
El Centro has one Social Security field office, in Imperial County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 13 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
- 13
- people in service area
- 113K
- county
- Imperial County
- to next-nearest city
- 56 mi
The El Centro office on the map
1 location, Social Security offices in El Centro. Click a pin for the address and a link.
The El Centro Social Security office
Visiting a El Centro 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 El Centro office
Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the El Centro office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 13 surrounding communities, the largest is Calexico (38,534 residents):
| Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Calexico, CA | 10.3 mi | 38,534 |
| Brawley, CA | 11.5 mi | 26,539 |
| Imperial, CA | 2.2 mi | 21,017 |
| Heber, CA | 6.3 mi | 8,413 |
| Calipatria, CA | 21.7 mi | 6,434 |
| Holtville, CA | 11 mi | 5,582 |
| Westmorland, CA | 15.6 mi | 2,004 |
| Seeley, CA | 7.2 mi | 1,847 |
| Niland, CA | 29.5 mi | 743 |
| El Centro Naval Air Facility, CA | 5.8 mi | 609 |
| Bombay Beach, CA | 38.2 mi | 215 |
| Ocotillo, CA | 25.2 mi | 44 |
…and 1 more nearby community closest to this office.
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El Centro Social Security offices: FAQs
- How many Social Security offices are in El Centro?
- El Centro, California has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
- Do I need an appointment at the El Centro 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 El Centro 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 El Centro?
- The closest field office outside El Centro is in Yuma, about 56 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
- Can I avoid visiting a El Centro 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.