Social Security Offices in Peru, Illinois
1 office · Bureau County / LaSalle County
Peru has one Social Security field office, in Bureau County / LaSalle County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 133 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
- 133
- people in service area
- 246K
- county
- Bureau County / LaSalle County
- to next-nearest city
- 42 mi
The Peru office on the map
1 location, Social Security offices in Peru. Click a pin for the address and a link.
The Peru Social Security office
Visiting a Peru 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 Peru office
Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Peru office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 133 surrounding communities, the largest is LaSalle (Township) (13,292 residents):
| Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| LaSalle (Township), IL | 3 mi | 13,292 |
| Peru (Township), IL | 2.2 mi | 10,085 |
| LaSalle, IL | 2 mi | 9,499 |
| Hall, IL | 5.5 mi | 8,299 |
| Spring Valley, IL | 4.6 mi | 5,486 |
| Oglesby, IL | 5 mi | 3,660 |
| Utica, IL | 6.9 mi | 1,936 |
| Ladd, IL | 5.6 mi | 1,407 |
| North Utica, IL | 5.1 mi | 1,321 |
| Dimmick, IL | 4 mi | 744 |
| Dalzell, IL | 2.8 mi | 654 |
| Cedar Point, IL | 6.2 mi | 264 |
…and 121 more nearby communities closest to this office.
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Peru Social Security offices: FAQs
- How many Social Security offices are in Peru?
- Peru, Illinois has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
- Do I need an appointment at the Peru 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 Peru 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 Peru?
- The closest field office outside Peru is in Sterling, about 42 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
- Can I avoid visiting a Peru 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.