How many Social Security offices are in Brownsville?

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

Do I need an appointment at the Brownsville 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 Brownsville 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 Brownsville?

The closest field office outside Brownsville is in Harlingen, about 22 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.

Can I avoid visiting a Brownsville 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 Brownsville, Texas

1 office · Cameron County

Brownsville has one Social Security field office, in Cameron County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 20 nearby communities, and is one of Texas's 65 field offices. Its address, hours, phone number, and directions are below.

office in city: 1
communities served: 20
people in service area: 42K
county: Cameron County
to next-nearest city: 22 mi

The Brownsville office on the map

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

The Brownsville Social Security office

3115 Central Blvd Brownsville, TX 78520 Mon-Fri 9am-4pm (866) 964-6486 View office →

Visiting a Brownsville 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 Brownsville office

Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Brownsville office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 20 surrounding communities, the largest is Los Fresnos (8,152 residents):

Town	Distance	Population
Los Fresnos, TX	8.9 mi	8,152
Cameron Park, TX	2.5 mi	5,716
Rancho Viejo, TX	7.1 mi	2,856
Olmito, TX	5.4 mi	1,255
South Point, TX	9.4 mi	1,197
Reid Hope King, TX	6 mi	1,008
Indian Lake, TX	9.9 mi	851
Orason, TX	9.6 mi	555
Villa Pancho, TX	7.2 mi	378
San Pedro, TX	6 mi	182
Del Mar Heights, TX	9.2 mi	163
Chula Vista, TX	9.8 mi	135

…and 8 more nearby communities closest to this office.

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Brownsville Social Security offices: FAQs

How many Social Security offices are in Brownsville?: Brownsville, Texas has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
Do I need an appointment at the Brownsville 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 Brownsville 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 Brownsville?: The closest field office outside Brownsville is in Harlingen, about 22 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
Can I avoid visiting a Brownsville 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.