Social Security Offices in Eureka, California
1 office · Humboldt County
Eureka has one Social Security field office, in Humboldt County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 41 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
- 41
- people in service area
- 90K
- county
- Humboldt County
- to next-nearest city
- 68 mi
The Eureka office on the map
1 location, Social Security offices in Eureka. Click a pin for the address and a link.
The Eureka Social Security office
Visiting a Eureka 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 Eureka office
Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Eureka office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 41 surrounding communities, the largest is Arcata (19,114 residents):
| Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Arcata, CA | 8.1 mi | 19,114 |
| Myrtletown, CA | 3 mi | 5,143 |
| Pine Hills, CA | 3.7 mi | 3,547 |
| Humboldt Hill, CA | 3.7 mi | 3,435 |
| Cutten, CA | 2.4 mi | 3,315 |
| Bayview, CA | 0.5 mi | 2,787 |
| Manila, CA | 5.1 mi | 762 |
| Indianola, CA | 6 mi | 660 |
| Loleta, CA | 9.8 mi | 599 |
| Fields Landing, CA | 4.1 mi | 577 |
| Fairhaven, CA | 0.9 mi | 254 |
| Samoa, CA | 2.7 mi | 211 |
…and 29 more nearby communities closest to this office.
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Eureka Social Security offices: FAQs
- How many Social Security offices are in Eureka?
- Eureka, California has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
- Do I need an appointment at the Eureka 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 Eureka 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 Eureka?
- The closest field office outside Eureka is in Crescent City, about 68 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
- Can I avoid visiting a Eureka 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.