How many Social Security offices are in Whittier?

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

Do I need an appointment at the Whittier 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 Whittier 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 Whittier?

The closest field office outside Whittier is in Norwalk, about 4.5 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.

Can I avoid visiting a Whittier 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 Whittier, California

1 office · Los Angeles County

Whittier has one Social Security field office, in Los Angeles County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 6 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: 6
people in service area: 158K
county: Los Angeles County
to next-nearest city: 4.5 mi

The Whittier office on the map

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

The Whittier Social Security office

7200 Greenleaf Ave, Suite 200 Whittier, CA 90602 Mon-Fri 9am-4pm (866) 336-2187 View office →

Visiting a Whittier 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 Whittier office

Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Whittier office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 6 surrounding communities, the largest is South Whittier (58,616 residents):

Town	Distance	Population
South Whittier, CA	1.2 mi	58,616
Hacienda Heights, CA	4.1 mi	55,386
West Whittier-Los Nietos, CA	1.8 mi	26,121
East Whittier, CA	1.4 mi	10,182
La Habra Heights, CA	5.1 mi	5,551
Rose Hills, CA	2.2 mi	2,619

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Whittier Social Security offices: FAQs

How many Social Security offices are in Whittier?: Whittier, California has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
Do I need an appointment at the Whittier 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 Whittier 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 Whittier?: The closest field office outside Whittier is in Norwalk, about 4.5 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
Can I avoid visiting a Whittier 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.