Social Security Offices in El Monte, California
1 office ยท Los Angeles County
El Monte has one Social Security field office, in Los Angeles County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 9 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
- 9
- people in service area
- 223K
- county
- Los Angeles County
- to next-nearest city
- 3.5 mi
The El Monte office on the map
1 location, Social Security offices in El Monte. Click a pin for the address and a link.
The El Monte Social Security office
Visiting a El Monte 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 Monte office
Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the El Monte office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 9 surrounding communities, the largest is Arcadia (55,345 residents):
| Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Arcadia, CA | 5.2 mi | 55,345 |
| Rosemead, CA | 0.9 mi | 50,245 |
| Monrovia, CA | 6.6 mi | 37,500 |
| Temple City, CA | 2.7 mi | 35,763 |
| South El Monte, CA | 1.6 mi | 19,590 |
| South San Gabriel, CA | 1.5 mi | 8,420 |
| South Monrovia Island, CA | 5.5 mi | 6,565 |
| Mayflower Village, CA | 4.5 mi | 5,687 |
| North El Monte, CA | 3.3 mi | 3,709 |
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El Monte Social Security offices: FAQs
- How many Social Security offices are in El Monte?
- El Monte, California has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
- Do I need an appointment at the El Monte 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 Monte 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 Monte?
- The closest field office outside El Monte is in Alhambra, about 3.5 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
- Can I avoid visiting a El Monte 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.