Social Security Offices in Harlingen, Texas
1 office · Cameron County
Harlingen has one Social Security field office, in Cameron County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 50 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
- 50
- people in service area
- 116K
- county
- Cameron County
- to next-nearest city
- 22 mi
The Harlingen office on the map
1 location, Social Security offices in Harlingen. Click a pin for the address and a link.
The Harlingen Social Security office
Visiting a Harlingen 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 Harlingen office
Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Harlingen office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 50 surrounding communities, the largest is San Benito (24,780 residents):
| Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| San Benito, TX | 6.9 mi | 24,780 |
| La Feria, TX | 7 mi | 6,814 |
| Primera, TX | 3.3 mi | 5,303 |
| Combes, TX | 3.8 mi | 3,040 |
| Juarez, TX | 0.8 mi | 1,787 |
| Palm Valley, TX | 2.3 mi | 1,398 |
| Las Palmas II, TX | 1.3 mi | 1,256 |
| Arroyo Colorado Estates, TX | 6.6 mi | 670 |
| La Feria North, TX | 6.5 mi | 233 |
| Lasana, TX | 4.1 mi | 149 |
| El Camino Angosto, TX | 7.3 mi | 143 |
| Rangerville, TX | 7.5 mi | 93 |
…and 38 more nearby communities closest to this office.
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Harlingen Social Security offices: FAQs
- How many Social Security offices are in Harlingen?
- Harlingen, Texas has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
- Do I need an appointment at the Harlingen 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 Harlingen 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 Harlingen?
- The closest field office outside Harlingen is in Brownsville, about 22 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
- Can I avoid visiting a Harlingen 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.