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Social Security Office

Social Security Administration

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280 S 1st St RM 244

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65/100
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Verified August 17, 2026

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Social Security Administration — San Jose, California
Social Security Administration · 280 S 1st St RM 244

What AI says about Social.1

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ChatGPT

Named ✓

Asked best social security office in San Jose

Additionally, you can visit the Social Security Administration's website for more information and to schedule appointments.

Checked August 17, 2026

Perplexity

No answer

We have no answer from Perplexity to show.

Gemini

Named ✓

Asked best social security office in San Jose

The Social Security Administration (SSA) website lists two offices in the San Jose area.

Checked August 17, 2026

Named by 2 of 2 assistants as of August 17, 2026. We have no answer on record from 1 more.

Reputation

What they’re known for.2

Drawn from live Google search results — the searches this business surfaces for when people look nearby. What its customers say is a separate read, below.

The Social Security Administration in San Jose is best known for its efficient handling of social security services, particularly in SSI applications and card replacements. While some reviews highlight staff issues, many appreciate the quick service.

Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Disability Insurance Assistance

What people keep saying.3

Every review this business has, read and distilled — the mood, the consistent praise, and the recurring complaints.

Customer experiences at the San Jose Social Security Administration office vary widely, with some praising quick service while others report frustratingly long waits. Many mention the strict appointment-only policy, which can lead to confusion and dissatisfaction when appointments are not honored. Overall, the atmosphere feels chaotic and disorganized.

Consistently praised

Quick service for some appointments
Helpful staff when finally attended
Efficient handling of cases

Recurring complaints

Long waits past appointment times
Unresponsive phone system
Impolite staff interactions

The bottom line: This office struggles with long wait times and disorganization, despite occasional praise for efficient service when attended.

Social Security Administration — San Jose, California
Social Security Administration · 280 S 1st St RM 244

The score, explained

Why 65.4

Eight signals make up the AI Score. Weight is how much a signal counts; the score is how this entry measures on it. The same method for every business — never for sale.

Leads all 18 social security offices in the registry.

Scanned August 17, 2026

SignalScore /100
Retrieval groundingWhether you appear in the ranked results AI retrieves and cites: AI-Overview citations, organic top-10 for your money queries, and the Bing index ChatGPT leans on.
70
Off-property attestationVolume and consistency of what others say about you: YouTube mentions, branded web mentions, third-party “best-of” lists. The cause of retrievability.
39
AI visibilityWhether ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, and AI Overviews name you, and whether they name you for the right service.
100
Reviews & responseThe star average is only one input. We also read volume, velocity, the specificity of review language, and response cadence. Specific reviews are what AI quotes verbatim.
67
Backlink & citation authorityDomain authority and editorial quality of the sources that attest to you.
74
Google Business ProfileRequired and recommended fields; update cadence. The listing AI pulls from first.
90
Speed & mobileCore Web Vitals at the 75th percentile, on a real phone.
66
Content freshness & schemaCrawl recency, intent alignment, valid JSON-LD, canonicals.
50

What’s holding this entry back: off-property attestation and content freshness & schema — the signals dragging the score below where the rest of the record sits.

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Standing

Where the entry ranks.

1st

of 3 social security offices in San Jose, ranked by AI Score.

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Social Security Administration — San Jose, California
Social Security Administration · 280 S 1st St RM 244

The facts

Address280 S 1st St RM 244, San Jose, CA 95113, USA
Hours
Today (Tue) · 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Monday9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • SaturdayClosed
  • SundayClosed
Websitessa.gov

Typically busiest — Tuesday

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Questions

About Social Security Administration.

What are the operating hours of the Social Security Administration in San Jose?

The business operates from Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and is closed on Saturdays and Sundays.

Does the Social Security Administration in San Jose accept reservations?

The business does not accept reservations; it operates on a walk-in basis, but appointments are recommended for quicker service.

What is the address of the Social Security Administration in San Jose?

The business is located at 280 S 1st St RM 244, San Jose, CA 95113, USA.

Is there parking available at the Social Security Administration in San Jose?

The business does not provide specific information about parking availability; customers are advised to check local parking options when visiting.

What is the reputation of the Social Security Administration in San Jose?

The business is known for its efficient service, with many customers reporting quick processing times, although some have noted issues with staff behavior.

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