How many Social Security offices are in Ames?

Ames, Iowa has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.

Do I need an appointment at the Ames office?

Since 2025 the SSA asks most visitors to book an appointment before coming in. Call the office directly or the national line at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) to schedule one and cut your wait.

What should I bring to a Ames Social Security office?

Bring a photo ID and your Social Security number, plus original documents for your request, for example, proof of identity and citizenship or immigration status for a new or replacement card.

What's the nearest Social Security office to Ames?

The closest field office outside Ames is in Des Moines, about 29 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.

Can I avoid visiting a Ames office?

Many tasks, replacing a card, checking an application, getting a benefit verification letter, or updating direct deposit, can be done online with a free my Social Security account at ssa.gov, with no visit needed.

Social Security Offices in Ames, Iowa

1 office · Story County

Ames has one Social Security field office, in Story County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 38 nearby communities, and is one of Iowa's 17 field offices. Its address, hours, phone number, and directions are below.

office in city: 1
communities served: 38
people in service area: 57K
county: Story County
to next-nearest city: 29 mi

The Ames office on the map

1 location, Social Security offices in Ames. Click a pin for the address and a link.

The Ames Social Security office

2615 University Blvd Ames, IA 50010 Mon-Fri 9am-4pm (866) 899-1928 View office →

Visiting a Ames office

Most services now require an appointment. Book by calling the office or 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778).
Bring a photo ID and your Social Security number, plus original documents for your request.
Field offices are open weekdays only and closed on federal holidays. Check the exact hours on each office page above.
Skip the trip when you can: replace a card, get a benefit letter, or update direct deposit online at ssa.gov.

Towns served by the Ames office

Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Ames office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 38 surrounding communities, the largest is Boone (12,469 residents):

Town	Distance	Population
Boone, IA	13 mi	12,469
Nevada, IA	9.8 mi	7,057
Huxley, IA	7.4 mi	4,514
Story City, IA	13.2 mi	3,411
Madrid, IA	12.7 mi	2,808
Slater, IA	8.6 mi	1,588
Gilbert, IA	7.5 mi	1,251
Cambridge, IA	9 mi	844
Alleman, IA	12.5 mi	423
Kelley, IA	3.6 mi	318
Sheldahl, IA	9.7 mi	301
Luther, IA	9.4 mi	149

…and 26 more nearby communities closest to this office.

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Ames Social Security offices: FAQs

How many Social Security offices are in Ames?: Ames, Iowa has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
Do I need an appointment at the Ames office?: Since 2025 the SSA asks most visitors to book an appointment before coming in. Call the office directly or the national line at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) to schedule one and cut your wait.
What should I bring to a Ames Social Security office?: Bring a photo ID and your Social Security number, plus original documents for your request, for example, proof of identity and citizenship or immigration status for a new or replacement card.
What's the nearest Social Security office to Ames?: The closest field office outside Ames is in Des Moines, about 29 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
Can I avoid visiting a Ames office?: Many tasks, replacing a card, checking an application, getting a benefit verification letter, or updating direct deposit, can be done online with a free my Social Security account at ssa.gov, with no visit needed.