How many Social Security offices are in Hayward?

Hayward, California has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.

Do I need an appointment at the Hayward 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 Hayward 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 Hayward?

The closest field office outside Hayward is in San Leandro, about 5.8 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.

Can I avoid visiting a Hayward 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.

Social Security Offices in Hayward, California

1 office · Alameda County

Hayward has one Social Security field office, in Alameda County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 7 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: 7
people in service area: 217K
county: Alameda County
to next-nearest city: 5.8 mi

The Hayward office on the map

1 location, Social Security offices in Hayward. Click a pin for the address and a link.

The Hayward Social Security office

24301 Southland Dr, Suite 500 Hayward, CA 94545 Mon-Fri 9am-4pm (866) 964-5054 View office →

Visiting a Hayward 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 Hayward office

Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Hayward office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 7 surrounding communities, the largest is Dublin (71,674 residents):

Town	Distance	Population
Dublin, CA	9.9 mi	71,674
Castro Valley, CA	3 mi	64,392
San Lorenzo, CA	2.2 mi	30,117
Ashland, CA	2.9 mi	23,566
Cherryland, CA	1.8 mi	15,976
Fairview, CA	3.7 mi	10,834
Norris Canyon, CA	9 mi	790

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Hayward Social Security offices: FAQs

How many Social Security offices are in Hayward?: Hayward, California has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
Do I need an appointment at the Hayward 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 Hayward 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 Hayward?: The closest field office outside Hayward is in San Leandro, about 5.8 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
Can I avoid visiting a Hayward 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.