Social Security Offices in Waukegan, Illinois
1 office · Lake County
Waukegan has one Social Security field office, in Lake County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 42 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
- 42
- people in service area
- 806K
- county
- Lake County
- to next-nearest city
- 14 mi
The Waukegan office on the map
1 location, Social Security offices in Waukegan. Click a pin for the address and a link.
The Waukegan Social Security office
Visiting a Waukegan 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 Waukegan office
Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Waukegan office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 42 surrounding communities, the largest is Waukegan (Township) (89,679 residents):
| Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Waukegan (Township), IL | 1 mi | 89,679 |
| Warren, IL | 4.7 mi | 65,524 |
| Gurnee, IL | 2.6 mi | 30,521 |
| North Chicago, IL | 4.4 mi | 30,029 |
| Zion, IL | 4.2 mi | 24,494 |
| Zion (Township), IL | 5 mi | 24,494 |
| Benton, IL | 3.2 mi | 18,957 |
| Beach Park, IL | 2.4 mi | 14,183 |
| Park City, IL | 3.1 mi | 7,867 |
| Winthrop Harbor, IL | 6.5 mi | 6,656 |
| Wadsworth, IL | 4.5 mi | 3,495 |
| Old Mill Creek, IL | 6.4 mi | 164 |
…and 30 more nearby communities closest to this office.
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Waukegan Social Security offices: FAQs
- How many Social Security offices are in Waukegan?
- Waukegan, Illinois has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
- Do I need an appointment at the Waukegan 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 Waukegan 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 Waukegan?
- The closest field office outside Waukegan is in Kenosha, about 14 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
- Can I avoid visiting a Waukegan 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.