How many Social Security offices are in Des Moines?

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

Do I need an appointment at the Des Moines 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 Des Moines 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 Des Moines?

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

Can I avoid visiting a Des Moines 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 Des Moines, Iowa

1 office · Polk County / Warren County

Des Moines has one Social Security field office, in Polk County / Warren County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 57 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: 57
people in service area: 405K
county: Polk County / Warren County
to next-nearest city: 29 mi

The Des Moines office on the map

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

The Des Moines Social Security office

455 SW 5th St, Ste F Des Moines, IA 50309 Mon-Fri 9am-4pm (866) 964-7583 View office →

Visiting a Des Moines 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 Des Moines office

Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Des Moines office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 57 surrounding communities, the largest is Ankeny (70,287 residents):

Town	Distance	Population
Ankeny, IA	10.3 mi	70,287
West Des Moines, IA	8.6 mi	69,792
Urbandale, IA	9.1 mi	45,923
Johnston, IA	7.6 mi	24,195
Altoona, IA	9.1 mi	20,705
Clive, IA	9.5 mi	18,814
Norwalk, IA	7.5 mi	13,609
Pleasant Hill, IA	5.2 mi	10,860
Windsor Heights, IA	4.7 mi	5,170
Carlisle, IA	7.9 mi	4,201
Saylorville, IA	6.8 mi	2,743
Cumming, IA	10 mi	460

…and 45 more nearby communities closest to this office.

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Des Moines Social Security offices: FAQs

How many Social Security offices are in Des Moines?: Des Moines, Iowa has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
Do I need an appointment at the Des Moines 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 Des Moines 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 Des Moines?: The closest field office outside Des Moines is in Ames, about 29 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
Can I avoid visiting a Des Moines 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.