Social Security Offices in Mcallen, Texas
1 office · Hidalgo County
Mcallen has one Social Security field office, in Hidalgo County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 30 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
- 30
- people in service area
- 357K
- county
- Hidalgo County
- to next-nearest city
- 7.2 mi
The Mcallen office on the map
1 location, Social Security offices in Mcallen. Click a pin for the address and a link.
The Mcallen Social Security office
Visiting a Mcallen 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 Mcallen office
Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Mcallen office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 30 surrounding communities, the largest is Edinburg (102,483 residents):
| Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Edinburg, TX | 5.8 mi | 102,483 |
| Pharr, TX | 2.8 mi | 79,697 |
| San Juan, TX | 4.2 mi | 35,577 |
| Alamo, TX | 6.1 mi | 20,017 |
| Murillo, TX | 5.8 mi | 9,331 |
| Doolittle, TX | 9.8 mi | 5,058 |
| North Alamo, TX | 5.1 mi | 3,977 |
| San Carlos, TX | 9.6 mi | 3,945 |
| South Alamo, TX | 7.9 mi | 2,532 |
| Lopezville, TX | 3 mi | 2,092 |
| Muniz, TX | 7.6 mi | 1,346 |
| César Chávez, TX | 8.3 mi | 709 |
…and 18 more nearby communities closest to this office.
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Mcallen Social Security offices: FAQs
- How many Social Security offices are in Mcallen?
- Mcallen, Texas has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
- Do I need an appointment at the Mcallen 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 Mcallen 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 Mcallen?
- The closest field office outside Mcallen is in Mission, about 7.2 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
- Can I avoid visiting a Mcallen 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.