How to Get an Appointment at the Back of the Yards Social Security Office
SSA asks you to make an appointment before you visit an office. Schedule online on SSA's appointment page, where the appointment may be by phone or in person, or call this office at (877) 897-0608 or SSA at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time.
If you only need a new or replacement Social Security card or to update your personal information, SSA directs you to a Card Center where your ZIP code has one.
ZIP Codes the Back of the Yards Office Serves
SSA assigns 2 ZIP codes to this office. If yours is listed, this is the office to use:
6060860609
From SSA's Office Locator, looked up by ZIP code on October 1, 2026.
Other Social Security Offices Near Back of the Yards
Straight-line distance between office addresses (U.S. Census Bureau geocoder).
Back of the Yards Social Security Office: Common Questions
What Are the Hours of the Back of the Yards Social Security Office?
Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, according to SSA's office data (updated March 9, 2026). Offices are closed on weekends and federal holidays. Check SSA's office closings page before you go.
Which ZIP Codes Does the Back of the Yards Social Security Office Serve?
SSA's Office Locator assigns 2 ZIP codes to this office: 60608 and 60609. SSA assigns offices by ZIP code, so if yours is listed, this is your office.
What Is the Phone Number for the Back of the Yards Social Security Office?
SSA lists (877) 897-0608 for this office and (833) 902-2646 as its fax number. SSA's national number is 1-800-772-1213.
Where Is the Back of the Yards Social Security Office?
5253 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60609.
What Is the Closest Other Social Security Office to Back of the Yards?
The Chicago-East Social Security Office in Chicago, IL is about 3.3 miles away, phone (877) 402-0824. The next closest is Chicago Lawndale Social Security Office, about 4.6 miles away.