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Social Security Offices Near Lake Township, IL

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

The closest Social Security office to Lake township, IL is the Mount Vernon Social Security Office in Mount Vernon, about 27 miles away, phone (866) 931-2549, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Belleville Social Security Office is about 36 miles away.

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Closest Social Security Offices to Lake Township, IL

Straight-line distance from the center of Lake township (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.

Map of Social Security Offices Near Lake Township

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Which Social Security Office Serves Your ZIP Code in Lake Township?

SSA splits Lake township's 13 ZIP codes among 2 offices: 11 to the East St. Louis Social Security Office and 2 to the Mount Vernon Social Security Office. For 11 of them, the assigned office isn't the closest one, so check your ZIP before you go.

Social Security office assigned to each ZIP code in Lake township
ZIP codeOffice SSA assignsDistance
62218East St. Louis Social Security Office for ZIP code 62218Closest: Belleville Social Security Office, 28 miles38 miles
62219East St. Louis Social Security Office for ZIP code 62219Closest: Belleville Social Security Office, 30 miles39 miles
62230East St. Louis Social Security Office for ZIP code 62230Closest: Belleville Social Security Office, 25 miles34 miles
62231East St. Louis Social Security Office for ZIP code 62231Closest: Mount Vernon Social Security Office, 33 miles45 miles
62245East St. Louis Social Security Office for ZIP code 62245Closest: Belleville Social Security Office, 22 miles32 miles
62250East St. Louis Social Security Office for ZIP code 62250Closest: Mount Vernon Social Security Office, 25 miles49 miles
62263East St. Louis Social Security Office for ZIP code 62263Closest: Mount Vernon Social Security Office, 27 miles46 miles
62271East St. Louis Social Security Office for ZIP code 62271Closest: Belleville Social Security Office, 27 miles37 miles
62801Mount Vernon Social Security Office for ZIP code 6280119 miles
62803East St. Louis Social Security Office for ZIP code 62803Closest: Mount Vernon Social Security Office, 23 miles48 miles
62848East St. Louis Social Security Office for ZIP code 62848Closest: Mount Vernon Social Security Office, 17 miles55 miles
62877East St. Louis Social Security Office for ZIP code 62877Closest: Mount Vernon Social Security Office, 17 miles54 miles
62882Mount Vernon Social Security Office for ZIP code 6288225 miles

ZIP codes 62218, 62219, 62230, 62231, 62245, 62250, 62263, 62271, 62803, 62848 and 62877 go to the East St. Louis Social Security Office, 650 Missouri Ave, Room 104 Federal Bldg, East St Louis.

ZIP codes 62801 and 62882 go to the Mount Vernon Social Security Office, 105 S 6th St, Federal Building Room 103, Mount Vernon.

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

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 Centralia

Centralia is about 11 miles east of central Lake township. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 62801, to the Mount Vernon Social Security Office at 105 S 6th St, Federal Building Room 103, Mount Vernon, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Social Security Office Near Carlyle

Carlyle is about 7.6 miles north of central Lake township. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 62231, to the East St. Louis Social Security Office at 650 Missouri Ave, Room 104 Federal Bldg, East St Louis, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The Belleville Social Security Office is closer to central Carlyle (about 33 miles, against 42 miles), but it isn't the office SSA assigns.

Social Security Office Near Nashville

Nashville is about 12 miles south of central Lake township. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 62263, to the East St. Louis Social Security Office at 650 Missouri Ave, Room 104 Federal Bldg, East St Louis, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The Mount Vernon Social Security Office is closer to central Nashville (about 26 miles, against 46 miles), but it isn't the office SSA assigns.

How to Get an Appointment at the Mount Vernon 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 Mount Vernon Social Security Office at (866) 931-2549, 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?

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where Is the Social Security Office in Lake Township?

There isn't an office in Lake township, IL itself. The closest is the Mount Vernon Social Security Office, 105 S 6th St, Federal Building Room 103, Mount Vernon, IL 62864, about 27 miles away.

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

SSA splits Lake township's 13 ZIP codes among 2 offices: 11 to the East St. Louis Social Security Office and 2 to the Mount Vernon Social Security Office. 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 Township?

The Mount Vernon 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 Township?

SSA lists (866) 931-2549 for the Mount Vernon 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 Township?

Schedule online on SSA's appointment page, where the appointment may be by phone or in person, or call the Mount Vernon Social Security Office at (866) 931-2549 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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