Social Security Offices in East St Louis, Illinois
1 office · St. Clair County
East St Louis has one Social Security field office, in St. Clair County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 28 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
- 28
- people in service area
- 542K
- county
- St. Clair County
- to next-nearest city
- 7.2 mi
The East St Louis office on the map
1 location, Social Security offices in East St Louis. Click a pin for the address and a link.
The East St Louis Social Security office
Visiting a East St Louis 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 East St Louis office
Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the East St Louis office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 28 surrounding communities, the largest is St. Louis (293,310 residents):
| Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| St. Louis, IL | 2.2 mi | 293,310 |
| Centreville (Township), IL | 3.5 mi | 19,887 |
| East St. Louis (Township), IL | 1.6 mi | 18,195 |
| Cahokia, IL | 4.1 mi | 11,912 |
| Centreville, IL | 3.3 mi | 4,167 |
| Washington Park, IL | 3.6 mi | 2,503 |
| Fairmont City, IL | 3.4 mi | 2,235 |
| Alorton, IL | 3.1 mi | 1,548 |
| Venice, IL | 3.4 mi | 1,494 |
| Stites, IL | 2 mi | 642 |
| Brooklyn, IL | 2.4 mi | 641 |
| Sauget, IL | 2.4 mi | 136 |
…and 16 more nearby communities closest to this office.
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East St Louis Social Security offices: FAQs
- How many Social Security offices are in East St Louis?
- East St Louis, Illinois has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
- Do I need an appointment at the East St Louis 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 East St Louis 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 East St Louis?
- The closest field office outside East St Louis is in St Louis, about 7.2 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
- Can I avoid visiting a East St Louis 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.