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Social Security Offices Near Charleston, IL

Where Is the Social Security Office Nearest Charleston, IL?

SSA assigns Charleston, IL's ZIP code, 61920, to the Champaign Social Security Office at 101 S Country Fair Dr, Champaign, about 44 miles away, phone (877) 819-2593, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The Effingham Social Security Office in Effingham is closer (about 30 miles), but it isn't the office SSA assigns.

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Closest Social Security Offices to Charleston, IL

Straight-line distance from the center of Charleston (U.S. Census Gazetteer) to each office's address (U.S. Census Bureau geocoder). Office hours and phone numbers from SSA's office data, checked against SSA's Office Locator on October 1, 2026; confirm with SSA's Office Locator before you go.

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Which Social Security Office Serves Your ZIP Code in Charleston?

SSA assigns Charleston's ZIP code, 61920, to the Champaign Social Security Office in Champaign. For one ZIP code, the assigned office isn't the closest one, so check your ZIP before you go.

Social Security office assigned to each ZIP code in Charleston
ZIP codeOffice SSA assignsDistance
61920Champaign Social Security Office for ZIP code 61920Closest: Effingham Social Security Office, 32 miles42 miles

ZIP code 61920 goes to the Champaign Social Security Office, 101 S Country Fair Dr, Champaign.

Assigned offices from SSA's Office Locator, looked up by ZIP code on October 1, 2026. ZIP codes are those whose area overlaps Charleston (U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas). Distance is straight-line, from the center of the ZIP code to the office.

Social Security Offices Near Areas Around Charleston

Where people in nearby communities go, and how far it is. Each area's office is the one SSA assigns to its ZIP codes.

Social Security Office Near Mattoon

Mattoon is about 9.8 miles west of central Charleston. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 61938, to the Champaign Social Security Office at 101 S Country Fair Dr, Champaign, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The Effingham Social Security Office is closer to central Mattoon (about 25 miles, against 44 miles), but it isn't the office SSA assigns.

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How to Get an Appointment at the Effingham Social Security Office

SSA asks you to make an appointment before you visit an office. You can schedule one online on SSA's appointment page by answering a few questions; the appointment may be by phone or in person, and you can change or cancel it from the confirmation email or text.

To book by phone, call the Effingham Social Security Office at (855) 213-5288, or SSA's national number, 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time. Help is available in English, Spanish and other languages.

See office hours and appointments for the best times to call and visit.

Can You Skip the Trip?

You can often replace a card, update your address or get a benefit letter online with a my Social Security account. If you need to go in, check what to bring.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where Is the Social Security Office in Charleston?

There isn't an office in Charleston, IL itself. The closest is the Effingham Social Security Office, 1207 Network Centre Dr, Suite 2, Effingham, IL 62401, about 30 miles away.

Which Social Security Office Serves My ZIP Code in Charleston?

SSA assigns Charleston's ZIP code, 61920, to the Champaign Social Security Office in Champaign. SSA assigns offices by ZIP code, and the assigned office isn't always the closest one. Look up your ZIP code in the table on this page or in SSA's Office Locator.

What Are Social Security Office Hours Near Charleston?

The Effingham Social Security Office is open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, according to SSA's office data (checked against SSA's Office Locator on October 1, 2026). Offices close on weekends and federal holidays.

What Is the Phone Number for the Social Security Office Near Charleston?

SSA lists (855) 213-5288 for the Effingham Social Security Office. SSA's national number is 1-800-772-1213.

How Do I Make an Appointment at the Social Security Office Near Charleston?

Schedule online on SSA's appointment page, where the appointment may be by phone or in person, or call the Effingham Social Security Office at (855) 213-5288 or SSA at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time. SSA asks you to make an appointment before visiting an office.

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Sources

  1. Social Security Administration, field office and resident station data (updated March 9, 2026)
  2. SSA Office Locator (offices and ZIP code assignments, checked October 1, 2026)
  3. U.S. Census Bureau: geocoder, 2023 Gazetteer files and 2020 ZIP Code Tabulation Area relationship files
  4. SSA: Make an appointment
  5. SSA: Contact by phone
  6. SSA: Office locator guidance (appointments and Card Centers)

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