Social Security Offices in Pekin, Illinois
1 office · Peoria County / Tazewell County
Pekin has one Social Security field office, in Peoria County / Tazewell County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 96 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
- 96
- people in service area
- 271K
- county
- Peoria County / Tazewell County
- to next-nearest city
- 15 mi
The Pekin office on the map
1 location, Social Security offices in Pekin. Click a pin for the address and a link.
The Pekin Social Security office
Visiting a Pekin 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 Pekin office
Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Pekin office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 96 surrounding communities, the largest is Pekin (Township) (27,299 residents):
| Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Pekin (Township), IL | 2.2 mi | 27,299 |
| Groveland, IL | 4.1 mi | 18,597 |
| Cincinnati, IL | 4.9 mi | 8,801 |
| Bartonville, IL | 6.3 mi | 5,855 |
| Creve Coeur, IL | 5.5 mi | 4,897 |
| West Peoria (Township), IL | 5.1 mi | 4,187 |
| Elm Grove, IL | 3.9 mi | 2,942 |
| Marquette Heights, IL | 3.4 mi | 2,523 |
| Tremont, IL | 6.3 mi | 2,266 |
| Hollis, IL | 5.7 mi | 1,798 |
| North Pekin, IL | 3.4 mi | 1,461 |
| South Pekin, IL | 5.8 mi | 979 |
…and 84 more nearby communities closest to this office.
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Pekin Social Security offices: FAQs
- How many Social Security offices are in Pekin?
- Pekin, Illinois has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
- Do I need an appointment at the Pekin 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 Pekin 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 Pekin?
- The closest field office outside Pekin is in Peoria, about 15 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
- Can I avoid visiting a Pekin 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.