How many Social Security offices are in Creston?

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

Do I need an appointment at the Creston 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 Creston 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 Creston?

The closest field office outside Creston is in Des Moines, about 53 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.

Can I avoid visiting a Creston 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 Creston, Iowa

1 office · Union County

Creston has one Social Security field office, in Union County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 71 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: 71
people in service area: 45K
county: Union County
to next-nearest city: 53 mi

The Creston office on the map

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

The Creston Social Security office

906 E Taylor St Creston, IA 50801 Mon-Fri 9am-4pm (866) 613-2827 View office →

Visiting a Creston 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 Creston office

Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Creston office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 71 surrounding communities, the largest is Lenox (1,344 residents):

Town	Distance	Population
Lenox, IA	15.8 mi	1,344
Afton, IA	8.1 mi	859
Lorimor, IA	16.4 mi	378
Orient, IA	11.1 mi	367
Prescott, IA	13.9 mi	189
Tingley, IA	15.8 mi	135
Cromwell, IA	5.9 mi	103
Macksburg, IA	14.2 mi	100
Arispe, IA	9.7 mi	95
Shannon City, IA	11.4 mi	74
Thayer, IA	15.7 mi	49
Kent, IA	8.7 mi	n/a

…and 59 more nearby communities closest to this office.

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Creston Social Security offices: FAQs

How many Social Security offices are in Creston?: Creston, Iowa has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
Do I need an appointment at the Creston 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 Creston 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 Creston?: The closest field office outside Creston is in Des Moines, about 53 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
Can I avoid visiting a Creston 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.