How many Social Security offices are in Spencer?

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

Do I need an appointment at the Spencer 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 Spencer 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 Spencer?

The closest field office outside Spencer is in Fairmont, about 51 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.

Can I avoid visiting a Spencer 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 Spencer, Iowa

1 office · Clay County

Spencer has one Social Security field office, in Clay County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 90 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: 90
people in service area: 89K
county: Clay County
to next-nearest city: 51 mi

The Spencer office on the map

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

The Spencer Social Security office

1610 12th Ave SW Spencer, IA 51301 Mon-Fri 9am-4pm (866) 273-6050 View office →

Visiting a Spencer 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 Spencer office

Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Spencer office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 90 surrounding communities, the largest is Milford (3,347 residents):

Town	Distance	Population
Milford, IA	14.1 mi	3,347
Sioux Rapids, IA	15.7 mi	746
Ruthven, IA	13.2 mi	714
Everly, IA	8.8 mi	576
Royal, IA	7.3 mi	382
Terril, IA	16 mi	335
Fostoria, IA	8.4 mi	232
Dickens, IA	7 mi	149
Webb, IA	14.1 mi	142
Greenville, IA	7.2 mi	69
Rossie, IA	7.6 mi	48
Gillett Grove, IA	9.6 mi	32

…and 78 more nearby communities closest to this office.

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Spencer Social Security offices: FAQs

How many Social Security offices are in Spencer?: Spencer, Iowa has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
Do I need an appointment at the Spencer 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 Spencer 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 Spencer?: The closest field office outside Spencer is in Fairmont, about 51 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
Can I avoid visiting a Spencer 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.