Social Security Offices in Freeport, Illinois
1 office · Stephenson County
Freeport has one Social Security field office, in Stephenson County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 89 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
- 89
- people in service area
- 119K
- county
- Stephenson County
- to next-nearest city
- 28 mi
The Freeport office on the map
1 location, Social Security offices in Freeport. Click a pin for the address and a link.
The Freeport Social Security office
Visiting a Freeport 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 Freeport office
Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Freeport office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 89 surrounding communities, the largest is Freeport (Township) (23,650 residents):
| Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Freeport (Township), IL | 1.1 mi | 23,650 |
| Harlem, IL | 4.6 mi | 1,988 |
| Lancaster, IL | 3.6 mi | 1,371 |
| Buckeye, IL | 8 mi | 1,180 |
| Florence, IL | 5.5 mi | 1,156 |
| Willow Lake, IL | 2.3 mi | 752 |
| Cedarville, IL | 5.2 mi | 652 |
| Silver Creek, IL | 4.9 mi | 616 |
| Dakota, IL | 7.8 mi | 488 |
| Erin, IL | 8.2 mi | 377 |
| Baileyville, IL | 7.3 mi | 126 |
| Ridott, IL | 7.5 mi | 125 |
…and 77 more nearby communities closest to this office.
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Freeport Social Security offices: FAQs
- How many Social Security offices are in Freeport?
- Freeport, Illinois has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
- Do I need an appointment at the Freeport 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 Freeport 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 Freeport?
- The closest field office outside Freeport is in Rockford, about 28 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
- Can I avoid visiting a Freeport 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.