Social Security Offices in Modesto, California
1 office · Stanislaus County
Modesto has one Social Security field office, in Stanislaus County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 32 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
- 32
- people in service area
- 302K
- county
- Stanislaus County
- to next-nearest city
- 13 mi
The Modesto office on the map
1 location, Social Security offices in Modesto. Click a pin for the address and a link.
The Modesto Social Security office
Visiting a Modesto 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 Modesto office
Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Modesto office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 32 surrounding communities, the largest is Ceres (49,282 residents):
| Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Ceres, CA | 5.9 mi | 49,282 |
| Salida, CA | 4.4 mi | 15,269 |
| West Modesto, CA | 2.8 mi | 5,557 |
| Bret Harte, CA | 4.1 mi | 5,020 |
| Bystrom, CA | 3.6 mi | 3,763 |
| Empire, CA | 7.2 mi | 3,285 |
| Parklawn, CA | 4.5 mi | 1,844 |
| Rouse, CA | 2.9 mi | 1,684 |
| Riverdale Park, CA | 3.5 mi | 1,393 |
| Airport, CA | 3.7 mi | 1,276 |
| Del Rio, CA | 6 mi | 1,241 |
| Cowan, CA | 7.1 mi | 472 |
…and 20 more nearby communities closest to this office.
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Modesto Social Security offices: FAQs
- How many Social Security offices are in Modesto?
- Modesto, California has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
- Do I need an appointment at the Modesto 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 Modesto 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 Modesto?
- The closest field office outside Modesto is in Manteca, about 13 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
- Can I avoid visiting a Modesto 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.