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Effingham, IL Social Security office at 1207 Network Centre Dr, 62401

1207 Network Centre Dr, Suite 2, Effingham, IL 62401

Verified against the SSA directory on June 2, 2026

The Effingham Social Security office is one of 47 field offices in Illinois, serving Effingham County and the surrounding area. It is the closest office for residents of Effingham and 142 nearby communities, roughly 223,000 people. The nearest other Social Security office is in Decatur, about 56 miles away.

nearby towns served
142
people in service area
223K
to next-nearest office
56 mi
offices in Illinois
47
county
Effingham County

Address

1207 Network Centre Dr
Suite 2
Effingham, IL 62401

Get directions

Phone

National:
1-800-772-1213
TTY:
1-800-325-0778
Fax: (833) 950-3449

Effingham office hours

Hours below

Open 9am-4pm, Monday to Friday. Closed weekends and federal holidays.

Monday 9am to 4pm
Tuesday 9am to 4pm
Wednesday 9am to 4pm
Thursday 9am to 4pm
Friday 9am to 4pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Before you visit

  • Most services now require an appointment. Call ahead at (855) 213-5288 or 1-800-772-1213 to book one.
  • Bring a photo ID and your Social Security number.
  • Bring original documents for your request, for a new or replacement card, proof of identity and citizenship or immigration status.
  • Many tasks don't need a visit: replace a card, get a benefit letter, or update direct deposit online at ssa.gov.

Directions to the Effingham office

  • From north and east-exit 162 is the first Effingham exit on i-70/57.
  • From south and west-exit 162 is the last Effingham exit on i-70/57.
  • From the exit, turn left on US 45.
  • Go south 1/4 mile to the stop light at Technology drive.
  • Turn left and go 1/4 mile to Network Centre drive.
  • Turn left on Network Centre drive.
  • About 800 Ft down is the Hi-Tech Business Center (one-Story building on right-hand side of Street).
  • Our office is in suite 2 of the Hi-Tech Business Center.

Effingham office location

39.14317, -88.52609 View on OpenStreetMap →

Services at the Effingham Social Security office

Staff at the Effingham office handle the full range of Social Security business, including:

  • Apply for a new or replacement Social Security card
  • Apply for retirement, disability (SSDI), or SSI benefits
  • Change your name on your Social Security record
  • Update direct deposit and mailing address
  • Request proof of benefits or a benefit verification letter
  • Get help enrolling in Medicare
  • Check the status of an application or appeal

Want to prepare first? See our guides on getting an award letter, checking your earnings record, and when to claim retirement.

Closest Social Security office for nearby towns

These nearby towns do not have a separate active Social Security office page here. Based on town and office coordinates, the Effingham office is the closest active office listed for them. Use this page for the office address, hours, phone number, and directions.

Nearby town Closest office Distance
Teutopolis (Township), IL Effingham office 1.9 mi
Teutopolis, IL Effingham office 3 mi
Sigel, IL Effingham office 6 mi
St. Francis, IL Effingham office 6.1 mi
Watson (Township), IL Effingham office 6.7 mi
Banner, IL Effingham office 6.9 mi
Shumway, IL Effingham office 7.4 mi
Sigel (Township), IL Effingham office 7.4 mi
Montrose, IL Effingham office 8.1 mi
Watson, IL Effingham office 8.5 mi
Spring Point, IL Effingham office 8.8 mi
Bishop, IL Effingham office 9 mi
Show all 128 nearby towns closest to this office
Nearby town Closest office Distance
Jackson, IL Effingham office 9.5 mi
Dieterich, IL Effingham office 9.6 mi
Stewardson, IL Effingham office 10 mi
Big Spring, IL Effingham office 11.6 mi
Moccasin, IL Effingham office 12.2 mi
Neoga, IL Effingham office 12.8 mi
Grove, IL Effingham office 13.1 mi
Wheeler, IL Effingham office 13.1 mi
Altamont, IL Effingham office 13.2 mi
Mound, IL Effingham office 13.8 mi
Holland, IL Effingham office 14 mi
Woodbury, IL Effingham office 14 mi
Mason, IL Effingham office 14.1 mi
Neoga Township, IL Effingham office 14.1 mi
Lucas, IL Effingham office 14.2 mi
Beecher City, IL Effingham office 14.3 mi
North Muddy, IL Effingham office 14.3 mi
Mason Township, IL Effingham office 14.9 mi
Strasburg, IL Effingham office 15.3 mi
Jewett, IL Effingham office 15.7 mi
Clarksburg, IL Effingham office 16.8 mi
Edgewood, IL Effingham office 17 mi
Sumpter, IL Effingham office 17.3 mi
Toledo, IL Effingham office 17.6 mi
West, IL Effingham office 18.2 mi
Loudon, IL Effingham office 18.6 mi
Trilla, IL Effingham office 18.6 mi
Blair, IL Effingham office 18.9 mi
Paradise, IL Effingham office 19 mi
St Elmo, IL Effingham office 19 mi
Dry Point, IL Effingham office 19.3 mi
Avena, IL Effingham office 19.4 mi
Cowden, IL Effingham office 19.4 mi
Bible Grove, IL Effingham office 19.8 mi
South Muddy, IL Effingham office 19.8 mi
Larkinsburg, IL Effingham office 20 mi
Hidalgo, IL Effingham office 20.3 mi
Cottonwood, IL Effingham office 20.5 mi
Rose Hill, IL Effingham office 20.5 mi
Greenup, IL Effingham office 20.7 mi
La Clede, IL Effingham office 20.8 mi
Shelbyville Township, IL Effingham office 21.1 mi
Greenup Township, IL Effingham office 21.2 mi
Lakewood Township, IL Effingham office 21.4 mi
Gays, IL Effingham office 21.8 mi
Iola, IL Effingham office 22 mi
Janesville, IL Effingham office 22 mi
Newton, IL Effingham office 22.2 mi
Bowling Green, IL Effingham office 22.6 mi
La Clede Township, IL Effingham office 22.7 mi
Lerna, IL Effingham office 22.9 mi
Shelbyville, IL Effingham office 23 mi
Pleasant Grove, IL Effingham office 23.2 mi
Whitley, IL Effingham office 23.7 mi
Mattoon Township, IL Effingham office 23.8 mi
Windsor Township, IL Effingham office 23.8 mi
Smallwood, IL Effingham office 24 mi
Herrick Township, IL Effingham office 24.7 mi
Louisville Township, IL Effingham office 24.9 mi
Mattoon, IL Effingham office 24.9 mi
Brownstown, IL Effingham office 25.1 mi
Herrick, IL Effingham office 25.1 mi
Oskaloosa, IL Effingham office 25.3 mi
Rose, IL Effingham office 25.4 mi
Carson, IL Effingham office 25.5 mi
Farina, IL Effingham office 25.6 mi
Hoosier, IL Effingham office 25.7 mi
Louisville, IL Effingham office 25.7 mi
Sefton, IL Effingham office 25.8 mi
Cold Spring, IL Effingham office 25.9 mi
Crooked Creek, IL Effingham office 25.9 mi
St Peter, IL Effingham office 25.9 mi
Lafayette, IL Effingham office 26.3 mi
Lone Grove, IL Effingham office 26.3 mi
Okaw, IL Effingham office 26.4 mi
Pixley, IL Effingham office 26.4 mi
Union, IL Effingham office 26.4 mi
Yale, IL Effingham office 26.9 mi
Meacham, IL Effingham office 27.2 mi
Sailor Springs, IL Effingham office 27.6 mi
Hunt City, IL Effingham office 27.8 mi
Fox, IL Effingham office 28.1 mi
Grandville, IL Effingham office 28.1 mi
Otego, IL Effingham office 28.3 mi
Allenville, IL Effingham office 28.5 mi
Tower Hill, IL Effingham office 28.7 mi
Willow Hill, IL Effingham office 28.9 mi
East Nelson, IL Effingham office 29 mi
Denver, IL Effingham office 29.2 mi
Charleston Township, IL Effingham office 29.5 mi
Willow Hill Township, IL Effingham office 29.7 mi
Tower Hill Township, IL Effingham office 30.1 mi
Ramsey Township, IL Effingham office 30.2 mi
Wilberton, IL Effingham office 30.4 mi
Ste Marie, IL Effingham office 30.5 mi
Hutton, IL Effingham office 30.6 mi
Charleston, IL Effingham office 30.7 mi
Casey, IL Effingham office 30.8 mi
Kinmundy, IL Effingham office 30.8 mi
Kinmundy Township, IL Effingham office 31 mi
West Liberty, IL Effingham office 31 mi
Oconee Township, IL Effingham office 31.3 mi
North Okaw, IL Effingham office 31.4 mi
Dundas, IL Effingham office 31.8 mi
Vandalia Township, IL Effingham office 32.5 mi
Clay City, IL Effingham office 32.7 mi
Humboldt Township, IL Effingham office 33 mi
Vandalia, IL Effingham office 33 mi
Stanford, IL Effingham office 33.1 mi
Humboldt, IL Effingham office 33.7 mi
Licking, IL Effingham office 33.9 mi
Noble Township, IL Effingham office 34.4 mi
Clay City Township, IL Effingham office 34.8 mi
Noble, IL Effingham office 34.8 mi
Seven Hickory, IL Effingham office 35.4 mi
Kaskaskia, IL Effingham office 35.6 mi

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Frequently asked questions about the Effingham office

What are the hours of the Effingham Social Security office?
The Effingham office is generally open 9am to 4pm, Monday through Friday, and closed on weekends and federal holidays. The live status and full weekly hours are at the top of this page, call ahead, as hours can change.
Do I need an appointment at the Effingham office?
Since 2025, the Social Security Administration asks most visitors to schedule an appointment before visiting a field office. Call (855) 213-5288 or 1-800-772-1213 to book one and reduce your wait.
What is the phone number for the Effingham Social Security office?
You can reach the office at (855) 213-5288 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), or use the SSA national line at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), Monday to Friday.
Which towns does the Effingham Social Security office serve?
Besides Effingham, this is the closest office for about 142 surrounding communities, including Douglas, Teutopolis (Township), Teutopolis, Sigel, Summit. There's a full list of nearby towns and distances on this page.
Is there another Social Security office near Effingham?
The next-closest field office is in Decatur, about 56 miles away. Other nearby offices are listed on this page with their distances.
Can I replace my Social Security card without visiting the Effingham office?
In most states you can request a replacement card online with a free my Social Security account at ssa.gov, no office visit needed. You can also check applications, request benefit letters, and update direct deposit there.