Social Security Offices in Des Moines, Iowa
Looking for a Social Security office in Des Moines? Below is the field office serving residents of Des Moines and surrounding communities in Iowa, with its hours, phone number and the nearest alternatives.
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Offices Serving Des Moines, IA
1 LocationTowns and ZIP codes closest to the Des Moines 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.
Des Moines Social Security Office · 455 SW 5th St
Closest office for 65 ZIP codes, including Urbandale, West Des Moines, Ackworth, Adel, Altoona, Ankeny. Full ZIP list →
SSA directions: Office located 1 block west of princip AL park, OR 2 blocks SW of science center. Parking IN front of bldg.
Social Security office hours in Des Moines
The Des Moines 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 Des Moines
Straight-line distance from the Des Moines Social Security Office. Useful when the Des Moines office is closed on the day you need it or you live on the edge of the city.
- Ames Social Security Office Ames, IA · 29 mi
- Marshalltown Social Security Office Marshalltown, IA · 47.2 mi
- Creston Social Security Office Creston, IA · 52.6 mi
Helpful Social Security Guides for Des Moines 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 Des Moines
Answers built from the office records for Des Moines, IA.
Do I need an appointment to visit a Social Security office in Des Moines?
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 Des Moines Social Security Office at (866) 964-7583, or check whether your task (replacement card, benefit letter, address change) can be completed online with no visit.
Which areas does the Des Moines Social Security Office serve?
By straight-line distance it is the closest SSA office for 65 ZIP codes, including Urbandale, West Des Moines, Ackworth, Adel, Altoona. 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 Des Moines, IA?
The Des Moines 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 Des Moines?
the Ames Social Security Office in Ames, IA (29 miles), the Marshalltown Social Security Office in Marshalltown, IA (47.2 miles), the Creston Social Security Office in Creston, IA (52.6 miles). Distances are straight-line from the Des Moines Social Security Office.
What is the fastest way to replace a Social Security card in Des Moines?
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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