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Social Security Offices Near Mount Carroll, IL

Where Is the Social Security Office Nearest Mount Carroll, IL?

SSA assigns Mount Carroll, IL's ZIP code, 61053, to the Sterling Social Security Office at 3610 E Lincolnway, Sterling, about 26 miles away, phone (866) 789-1093, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The Freeport Social Security Office in Freeport is closer (about 23 miles), but it isn't the office SSA assigns.

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Closest Social Security Offices to Mount Carroll, IL

Straight-line distance from the center of Mount Carroll (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 Mount Carroll?

SSA assigns Mount Carroll's ZIP code, 61053, to the Sterling Social Security Office in Sterling. 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 Mount Carroll
ZIP codeOffice SSA assignsDistance
61053Sterling Social Security Office for ZIP code 61053Closest: Freeport Social Security Office, 22 miles27 miles

ZIP code 61053 goes to the Sterling Social Security Office, 3610 E Lincolnway, Sterling.

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

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 Lake Carroll

Lake Carroll is about 7.8 miles northeast of central Mount Carroll. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 61046, to the Sterling Social Security Office at 3610 E Lincolnway, Sterling, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The Freeport Social Security Office is closer to central Lake Carroll (about 15 miles, against 27 miles), but it isn't the office SSA assigns.

Social Security Office Near Savanna

Savanna is about 8.3 miles west of central Mount Carroll. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 61074, to the Sterling Social Security Office at 3610 E Lincolnway, Sterling, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The Freeport Social Security Office is closer to central Savanna (about 30 miles, against 32 miles), but it isn't the office SSA assigns.

Social Security Office Near Thomson

Thomson is about 11 miles southwest of central Mount Carroll. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 61285, to the Sterling Social Security Office at 3610 E Lincolnway, Sterling, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

How to Get an Appointment at the Freeport 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 Freeport Social Security Office at (855) 628-1591, 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 Mount Carroll?

There isn't an office in Mount Carroll, IL itself. The closest is the Freeport Social Security Office, 4 E Linden St, Freeport, IL 61032, about 23 miles away.

Which Social Security Office Serves My ZIP Code in Mount Carroll?

SSA assigns Mount Carroll's ZIP code, 61053, to the Sterling Social Security Office in Sterling. 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 Mount Carroll?

The Freeport 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 Mount Carroll?

SSA lists (855) 628-1591 for the Freeport Social Security Office. SSA's national number is 1-800-772-1213.

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

Schedule online on SSA's appointment page, where the appointment may be by phone or in person, or call the Freeport Social Security Office at (855) 628-1591 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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