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Janesville, WI Social Security office at 222 N Academy St, 53548

222 N Academy St, Janesville, WI 53548

Verified against the SSA directory on July 2, 2026

The Janesville Social Security office is one of 26 field offices in Wisconsin, serving Rock County and the surrounding area. It is the closest office for residents of Janesville and 71 nearby communities, roughly 225,000 people. The nearest other Social Security office is in Rockford, about 29 miles away.

nearby towns served
71
people in service area
225K
to next-nearest office
29 mi
offices in Wisconsin
26
county
Rock County

Address

222 N Academy St
Janesville, WI 53548

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Phone

National:
1-800-772-1213
TTY:
1-608-754-4064
Fax: (833) 596-0597

Janesville 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 (877) 850-7826 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 Janesville office

Located in Janesville on the corner of Race and Academy Streets, behind Former Burger King Restaurant, just off Highway 51 (also Know as Centerway Avenue.).

Janesville office location

42.68224, -89.03041 View on OpenStreetMap →

Services at the Janesville Social Security office

Staff at the Janesville 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 Janesville 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
Janesville (Town), WI Janesville office 3.7 mi
Rock, WI Janesville office 4.6 mi
La Prairie, WI Janesville office 5.7 mi
Hanover, WI Janesville office 7.3 mi
Fulton, WI Janesville office 8.1 mi
Shopiere, WI Janesville office 8.9 mi
Footville, WI Janesville office 9.1 mi
Beloit (Town), WI Janesville office 9.2 mi
Milton Town, WI Janesville office 9.3 mi
Fulton CDP, WI Janesville office 10 mi
Turtle, WI Janesville office 10.5 mi
Edgerton, WI Janesville office 11 mi
Show all 55 nearby towns closest to this office
Nearby town Closest office Distance
Bradford, WI Janesville office 11.1 mi
Porter, WI Janesville office 11.6 mi
Orfordville, WI Janesville office 11.9 mi
Beloit, WI Janesville office 12 mi
Newark, WI Janesville office 12.7 mi
South Beloit, IL Janesville office 13.1 mi
Clinton Town, WI Janesville office 13.7 mi
Magnolia, WI Janesville office 14.5 mi
Lake Lorraine, WI Janesville office 15.1 mi
Albion, WI Janesville office 15.2 mi
Evansville, WI Janesville office 15.2 mi
Allens Grove, WI Janesville office 15.3 mi
Darien Town, WI Janesville office 16.2 mi
Whitewater Town, WI Janesville office 16.4 mi
Avon, WI Janesville office 16.6 mi
Lake Koshkonong, WI Janesville office 16.7 mi
Dunkirk, WI Janesville office 16.8 mi
Darien, WI Janesville office 17.3 mi
Koshkonong, WI Janesville office 17.6 mi
Brodhead, WI Janesville office 18.1 mi
Whitewater, WI Janesville office 18.5 mi
Sharon Town, WI Janesville office 18.8 mi
Fort Atkinson, WI Janesville office 19.7 mi
Delavan, WI Janesville office 19.9 mi
Rockdale, WI Janesville office 20 mi
Albany Town, WI Janesville office 20.1 mi
Christiana, WI Janesville office 20.2 mi
Decatur, WI Janesville office 20.4 mi
Albany, WI Janesville office 20.7 mi
Cold Spring, WI Janesville office 20.8 mi
Delavan Lake, WI Janesville office 21.3 mi
Sugar Creek, WI Janesville office 21.7 mi
Walworth Town, WI Janesville office 21.9 mi
Cambridge, WI Janesville office 22.4 mi
Lake Ripley, WI Janesville office 22.5 mi
Jefferson Town, WI Janesville office 23.6 mi
Delavan Town, WI Janesville office 23.7 mi
Hebron, WI Janesville office 23.7 mi
Lauderdale Lakes, WI Janesville office 23.7 mi
Hebron CDP, WI Janesville office 24 mi
Elkhorn, WI Janesville office 24.7 mi
Aztalan, WI Janesville office 27.5 mi
Lake Mills, WI Janesville office 28.2 mi

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Frequently asked questions about the Janesville office

What are the hours of the Janesville Social Security office?
The Janesville 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 Janesville office?
Since 2025, the Social Security Administration asks most visitors to schedule an appointment before visiting a field office. Call (877) 850-7826 or 1-800-772-1213 to book one and reduce your wait.
What is the phone number for the Janesville Social Security office?
You can reach the office at (877) 850-7826 (TTY 1-608-754-4064), or use the SSA national line at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), Monday to Friday.
Which towns does the Janesville Social Security office serve?
Besides Janesville, this is the closest office for about 71 surrounding communities, including Janesville (Town), Rock, Harmony, La Prairie, Hanover. There's a full list of nearby towns and distances on this page.
Is there another Social Security office near Janesville?
The next-closest field office is in Rockford, about 29 miles away. Other nearby offices are listed on this page with their distances.
Can I replace my Social Security card without visiting the Janesville 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.