Social Security Offices in Ames, Iowa
Looking for a Social Security office in Ames? Below is the field office serving residents of Ames and surrounding communities in Iowa, with its hours, phone number and the nearest alternatives.
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Offices Serving Ames, IA
1 LocationTowns and ZIP codes closest to the Ames Social Security Office
SSA does not publish a service-area map and any field office can take a routine request. The lists below assign each ZIP code to its closest office by straight-line distance, so they show the office most people in each area would travel to, not an official jurisdiction.
Ames Social Security Office · 2615 University Blvd
Closest office for 40 ZIP codes, including Alleman, Beaver, Boone, Bouton, Cambridge, Collins. Full ZIP list →
Social Security office hours in Ames
The Ames Social Security Office is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. All offices are closed on Saturdays, Sundays and federal holidays. SSA now asks visitors to schedule before coming in, and appointment holders are served first.
Nearest Social Security offices outside Ames
Straight-line distance from the Ames Social Security Office. Useful when the Ames office is closed on the day you need it or you live on the edge of the city.
- Des Moines Social Security Office Des Moines, IA · 29 mi
- Marshalltown Social Security Office Marshalltown, IA · 37.2 mi
- Fort Dodge Social Security Office Fort Dodge, IA · 44.3 mi
Helpful Social Security Guides for Ames Residents
Step-by-step guidance to prepare documents, reach a representative by phone, and handle benefits before visiting an office.
Frequently Asked Questions about SSA Offices in Ames
Answers built from the office records for Ames, IA.
Do I need an appointment to visit a Social Security office in Ames?
SSA asks visitors to schedule before coming in, and appointment holders are served first. Book through the SSA appointment questionnaire at ssa.gov, call the Ames Social Security Office at (866) 899-1928, or check whether your task (replacement card, benefit letter, address change) can be completed online with no visit.
Which areas does the Ames Social Security Office serve?
By straight-line distance it is the closest SSA office for 40 ZIP codes, including Alleman, Beaver, Boone, Bouton, Cambridge. SSA does not publish a fixed service-area map, and routine requests can be handled at any field office in Iowa.
What are the Social Security office hours in Ames, IA?
The Ames Social Security Office is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. All offices are closed on Saturdays, Sundays and federal holidays. Hours come from the SSA office locator; confirm before travelling.
What is the next closest Social Security office outside Ames?
the Des Moines Social Security Office in Des Moines, IA (29 miles), the Marshalltown Social Security Office in Marshalltown, IA (37.2 miles), the Fort Dodge Social Security Office in Fort Dodge, IA (44.3 miles). Distances are straight-line from the Ames Social Security Office.
What is the fastest way to replace a Social Security card in Ames?
For most U.S. citizens the fastest route is the online request through a personal "my Social Security" account at ssa.gov; offices cannot print a card on the spot. If you must apply in person (for example after a legal name change or for a non-citizen record update), bring original or certified proof of identity and citizenship or immigration status.
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