Sterling, IL · Social Security Field Office

Sterling Social Security Office

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Before You Go to the Sterling Office

Many Social Security tasks don't need a visit. You can often replace a card, change your address or get a benefit verification letter online through a my Social Security account. If you do need to go in, see what to bring and how appointments work.

Office details come from SSA's office data (updated March 9, 2026). Offices move and hours change, so confirm with SSA's Office Locator and office closings page before you go.

How to Get an Appointment at the Sterling 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 (866) 789-1093 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 Sterling Office Serves

SSA assigns 33 ZIP codes to this office. If yours is listed, this is the office to use:

605306055361006610146102161031610376104261046610516105361057610716107461078610816123061243612506125161252612616127061277612836128561310613186132461331613536136761378

From SSA's Office Locator, looked up by ZIP code on October 1, 2026.

Other Social Security Offices Near Sterling

Straight-line distance between office addresses (U.S. Census Bureau geocoder).

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Sterling Social Security Office: Common Questions

What Are the Hours of the Sterling 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 Sterling Social Security Office Serve?

SSA's Office Locator assigns 33 ZIP codes to this office: 60530, 60553, 61006, 61014, 61021, 61031, 61037, 61042, 61046, 61051, 61053, 61057, 61071, 61074, 61078, 61081, 61230, 61243, 61250, 61251, 61252, 61261, 61270, 61277, 61283, 61285, 61310, 61318, 61324, 61331, 61353, 61367 and 61378. SSA assigns offices by ZIP code, so if yours is listed, this is your office.

What Is the Phone Number for the Sterling Social Security Office?

SSA lists (866) 789-1093 for this office and (833) 950-3443 as its fax number. SSA's national number is 1-800-772-1213.

Where Is the Sterling Social Security Office?

3610 E Lincolnway, Sterling, IL 61081.

What Is the Closest Other Social Security Office to Sterling?

The Freeport Social Security Office in Freeport, IL is about 34 miles away, phone (855) 628-1591. The next closest is Peru Social Security Office, about 42 miles away.

Sources

  1. Social Security Administration, field office and resident station data (updated March 9, 2026)
  2. SSA Office Locator (SSA's primary tool for office details, checked October 1, 2026)
  3. U.S. Census Bureau geocoder (office coordinates)
  4. SSA: Make an appointment
  5. SSA: Contact by phone

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