Social Security Offices in Porterville, California
1 office · Tulare County
Porterville has one Social Security field office, in Tulare County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 35 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
- 35
- people in service area
- 36K
- county
- Tulare County
- to next-nearest city
- 22 mi
The Porterville office on the map
1 location, Social Security offices in Porterville. Click a pin for the address and a link.
The Porterville Social Security office
Visiting a Porterville 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 Porterville office
Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Porterville office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 35 surrounding communities, the largest is Lindsay (12,630 residents):
| Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lindsay, CA | 9.4 mi | 12,630 |
| East Porterville, CA | 3.6 mi | 5,399 |
| Strathmore, CA | 5.1 mi | 3,641 |
| Tipton, CA | 15.4 mi | 3,391 |
| Terra Bella, CA | 7.7 mi | 2,389 |
| Poplar-Cotton Center, CA | 6.4 mi | 1,840 |
| Woodville, CA | 9.1 mi | 1,836 |
| Ducor, CA | 12.6 mi | 708 |
| Woodville Farm Labor Camp, CA | 6.2 mi | 701 |
| Plainview, CA | 7.3 mi | 610 |
| Springville, CA | 12.8 mi | 567 |
| El Rancho, CA | 10.3 mi | n/a |
…and 23 more nearby communities closest to this office.
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Porterville Social Security offices: FAQs
- How many Social Security offices are in Porterville?
- Porterville, California has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
- Do I need an appointment at the Porterville 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 Porterville 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 Porterville?
- The closest field office outside Porterville is in Visalia, about 22 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
- Can I avoid visiting a Porterville 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.