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Social Security Offices Near Lake Forest, IL

Where Is the Social Security Office Nearest Lake Forest, IL?

SSA assigns Lake Forest, IL's ZIP code, 60045, to the Waukegan Social Security Office at 1930 N Lewis Ave, Waukegan, about 10 miles away, phone (888) 320-0960, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Closest Social Security Offices to Lake Forest, IL

Straight-line distance from the center of Lake Forest (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 Lake Forest?

SSA assigns Lake Forest's ZIP code, 60045, to the Waukegan Social Security Office in Waukegan. SSA assigns offices by ZIP code, so the office to use is the one listed for your ZIP.

Social Security office assigned to each ZIP code in Lake Forest
ZIP codeOffice SSA assignsDistance
60045Waukegan Social Security Office for ZIP code 6004510 miles

ZIP code 60045 goes to the Waukegan Social Security Office, 1930 N Lewis Ave, Waukegan.

Assigned offices from SSA's Office Locator, looked up by ZIP code on October 1, 2026. ZIP codes are those whose area overlaps Lake Forest (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 Lake Forest

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 Arlington Heights

Arlington Heights is about 12 miles southwest of central Lake Forest. SSA assigns its ZIP codes (60004 and 60005) to the Mount Prospect Social Security Office at 705 North Wheeling Rd, Mount Prospect, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Social Security Office Near Wheeling

Wheeling is about 8.0 miles southwest of central Lake Forest. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 60090, to the Mount Prospect Social Security Office at 705 North Wheeling Rd, Mount Prospect, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Social Security Office Near Waukegan

Waukegan is about 9.3 miles north of central Lake Forest. SSA assigns its ZIP codes (60085 and 60087) to the Waukegan Social Security Office at 1930 N Lewis Ave, Waukegan, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Social Security Office Near Libertyville

Libertyville is about 6.5 miles northwest of central Lake Forest. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 60048, to the Waukegan Social Security Office at 1930 N Lewis Ave, Waukegan, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Social Security Office Near Glenview

Glenview is about 11 miles south of central Lake Forest. SSA assigns its ZIP codes (60025 and 60026) to the Mount Prospect Social Security Office at 705 North Wheeling Rd, Mount Prospect, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Social Security Office Near Northbrook

Northbrook is about 7.5 miles south of central Lake Forest. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 60062, to the Mount Prospect Social Security Office at 705 North Wheeling Rd, Mount Prospect, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Social Security Office Near Highland Park

Highland Park is about 4.4 miles southeast of central Lake Forest. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 60035, to the Waukegan Social Security Office at 1930 N Lewis Ave, Waukegan, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The Mount Prospect Social Security Office is closer to central Highland Park (about 9.3 miles, against 14 miles), but it isn't the office SSA assigns.

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Social Security Office Near Deerfield

Deerfield is about 4.8 miles south of central Lake Forest. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 60015, to the Waukegan Social Security Office at 1930 N Lewis Ave, Waukegan, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The Mount Prospect Social Security Office is closer to central Deerfield (about 7.2 miles, against 15 miles), but it isn't the office SSA assigns.

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Social Security Office Near Vernon Hills

Vernon Hills is about 5.3 miles west of central Lake Forest. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 60061, to the Waukegan Social Security Office at 1930 N Lewis Ave, Waukegan, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Social Security Office Near North Chicago

North Chicago is about 5.6 miles north of central Lake Forest. SSA assigns its ZIP codes (60064 and 60088) to the Waukegan Social Security Office at 1930 N Lewis Ave, Waukegan, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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How to Get an Appointment at the Waukegan 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 Waukegan Social Security Office at (888) 320-0960, 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where Is the Social Security Office in Lake Forest?

There isn't an office in Lake Forest, IL itself. The closest is the Waukegan Social Security Office, 1930 N Lewis Ave, Waukegan, IL 60087, about 10 miles away.

Which Social Security Office Serves My ZIP Code in Lake Forest?

SSA assigns Lake Forest's ZIP code, 60045, to the Waukegan Social Security Office in Waukegan. 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 Lake Forest?

The Waukegan 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 Lake Forest?

SSA lists (888) 320-0960 for the Waukegan Social Security Office. SSA's national number is 1-800-772-1213.

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

Schedule online on SSA's appointment page, where the appointment may be by phone or in person, or call the Waukegan Social Security Office at (888) 320-0960 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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