Social Security Offices in Chicago Heights, Illinois
1 office · Cook County
Chicago Heights has one Social Security field office, in Cook County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 42 nearby communities, and is one of Illinois's 47 field offices. Its address, hours, phone number, and directions are below.
- office in city
- 1
- communities served
- 42
- people in service area
- 670K
- county
- Cook County
- to next-nearest city
- 8.4 mi
The Chicago Heights office on the map
1 location, Social Security offices in Chicago Heights. Click a pin for the address and a link.
The Chicago Heights Social Security office
Visiting a Chicago Heights 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 Chicago Heights office
Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Chicago Heights office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 42 surrounding communities, the largest is Bloom (84,167 residents):
| Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Bloom, IL | 2.2 mi | 84,167 |
| Park Forest, IL | 4.3 mi | 21,261 |
| Homewood, IL | 2.4 mi | 19,001 |
| Hazel Crest, IL | 4.1 mi | 13,098 |
| Flossmoor, IL | 2.7 mi | 9,461 |
| Steger, IL | 4.2 mi | 9,438 |
| Glenwood, IL | 1.9 mi | 8,477 |
| Olympia Fields, IL | 2.3 mi | 4,654 |
| South Chicago Heights, IL | 3.3 mi | 3,924 |
| Thornton, IL | 2.9 mi | 2,333 |
| Ford Heights, IL | 2.9 mi | 1,772 |
| East Hazel Crest, IL | 3 mi | 1,262 |
…and 30 more nearby communities closest to this office.
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Chicago Heights Social Security offices: FAQs
- How many Social Security offices are in Chicago Heights?
- Chicago Heights, Illinois has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
- Do I need an appointment at the Chicago Heights 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 Chicago Heights 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 Chicago Heights?
- The closest field office outside Chicago Heights is in Hammond, about 8.4 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
- Can I avoid visiting a Chicago Heights 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.