Social Security Offices in Des Moines, Iowa
1 office ยท 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
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.
Closest Social Security office for nearby towns
These nearby towns do not have a separate active Social Security office page here. Based on town and office coordinates, the Des Moines office is the closest active office listed for them. Use this page for the office address, hours, phone number, and directions.
| Nearby town | Closest office | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Windsor Heights, IA | Des Moines office | 4.7 mi |
| Pleasant Hill, IA | Des Moines office | 5.2 mi |
| Saylorville, IA | Des Moines office | 6.8 mi |
| Norwalk, IA | Des Moines office | 7.5 mi |
| Johnston, IA | Des Moines office | 7.6 mi |
| Carlisle, IA | Des Moines office | 7.9 mi |
| West Des Moines, IA | Des Moines office | 8.6 mi |
| Altoona, IA | Des Moines office | 9.1 mi |
| Urbandale, IA | Des Moines office | 9.1 mi |
| Clive, IA | Des Moines office | 9.5 mi |
| Cumming, IA | Des Moines office | 10 mi |
| Ankeny, IA | Des Moines office | 10.3 mi |
Show all 57 nearby towns closest to this office
| Nearby town | Closest office | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bondurant, IA | Des Moines office | 11.6 mi |
| Grimes, IA | Des Moines office | 11.6 mi |
| Spring Hill, IA | Des Moines office | 11.8 mi |
| Hartford, IA | Des Moines office | 13.9 mi |
| Waukee, IA | Des Moines office | 13.9 mi |
| Polk City, IA | Des Moines office | 14 mi |
| Mitchellville, IA | Des Moines office | 14.4 mi |
| Runnells, IA | Des Moines office | 14.4 mi |
| Elkhart, IA | Des Moines office | 15.4 mi |
| Martensdale, IA | Des Moines office | 15.5 mi |
| Indianola, IA | Des Moines office | 15.7 mi |
| Granger, IA | Des Moines office | 16.4 mi |
| Ackworth, IA | Des Moines office | 16.6 mi |
| Bevington, IA | Des Moines office | 17.5 mi |
| Van Meter, IA | Des Moines office | 17.6 mi |
| Swan, IA | Des Moines office | 17.8 mi |
| Valeria, IA | Des Moines office | 18.4 mi |
| Sandyville, IA | Des Moines office | 18.9 mi |
| Dallas Center, IA | Des Moines office | 19 mi |
| St Marys, IA | Des Moines office | 19.7 mi |
| Prairie City, IA | Des Moines office | 19.9 mi |
| De Soto, IA | Des Moines office | 20.4 mi |
| Colfax, IA | Des Moines office | 20.5 mi |
| Adel, IA | Des Moines office | 20.7 mi |
| Patterson, IA | Des Moines office | 21 mi |
| Mingo, IA | Des Moines office | 21.6 mi |
| Milo, IA | Des Moines office | 22 mi |
| St Charles, IA | Des Moines office | 22.4 mi |
| Pleasantville, IA | Des Moines office | 22.6 mi |
| Minburn, IA | Des Moines office | 24.3 mi |
| Earlham, IA | Des Moines office | 26.8 mi |
| Monroe, IA | Des Moines office | 27.1 mi |
| New Virginia, IA | Des Moines office | 28.1 mi |
| Truro, IA | Des Moines office | 28.2 mi |
| Lacona, IA | Des Moines office | 29.7 mi |
| Redfield, IA | Des Moines office | 29.8 mi |
| Melcher Dallas, IA | Des Moines office | 31.4 mi |
| Dexter, IA | Des Moines office | 31.7 mi |
| Knoxville, IA | Des Moines office | 31.9 mi |
| Diamondhead Lake, IA | Des Moines office | 33.3 mi |
| Linden, IA | Des Moines office | 33.8 mi |
| Williamson, IA | Des Moines office | 38.9 mi |
| Lucas, IA | Des Moines office | 39 mi |
| Chariton, IA | Des Moines office | 42.4 mi |
| Derby, IA | Des Moines office | 45.6 mi |
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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.