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Social Security field office · code 517

Carbondale, IL Social Security Office

The Social Security office in Carbondale is at 250 W Cherry St, Rm 104, Carbondale, IL 62901. Phone: (877) 714-0377. Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. If you appeal a disability decision, your hearing goes to the Evansville hearing office (about 7.3 months on average).

Address, phone and office hours

Address250 W Cherry St, Rm 104
Carbondale, IL 62901
Phone(877) 714-0377
Fax(833) 950-3441
Monday9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday–SundayClosed
SSA office code517

Address, phone and hours from SSA's official field office file. Offices close on federal holidays.

Appealing a disability decision from the Carbondale office

SSA lists the Carbondale field office among the offices served by the Evansville Hearing Office. That is where an administrative law judge will hear your case if your claim is denied at reconsideration.

Hearing officeEvansville, IN(855) 863-3559
Average processing time7.3 mo222 days · national 8.6 mo
Approval rate at hearings55%FY 2026 · national 58%

Before the hearing, the medical decision is made by Bureau of Disability Services. Read how to appeal a denial (60-day deadline) and what happens at the hearing.

What you can do at this office

  • Apply for retirement, disability (SSDI), SSI, survivors and spouse benefits. Social Security card applications too.
  • Replace a Social Security card or update your name.
  • Request a reconsideration or a hearing if your claim was denied (forms).
  • Report changes that affect your benefits and get benefit verification letters.

Many of these services can be done online at ssa.gov or by calling 1-800-772-1213. See how to schedule an appointment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the phone number of the Carbondale Social Security office?

The Carbondale, IL Social Security office phone number is (877) 714-0377 and its fax is (833) 950-3441. SSA's national line is 1-800-772-1213.

What are the hours of the Carbondale Social Security office?

Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM, according to SSA. It is closed on weekends and federal holidays.

Where is the Social Security office in Carbondale?

250 W Cherry St, Rm 104, Carbondale, IL 62901.

Where are disability appeal hearings held for the Carbondale office?

SSA lists the Carbondale field office among those served by the Evansville Hearing Office (Evansville, IN). Its average processing time is about 7.3 months.

Do I need an appointment?

SSA says that if you need in-person help, you must make an appointment to visit a local office. Call the office or 1-800-772-1213 (8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time, Monday to Friday). Many services are also available online at ssa.gov.