Des Moines Social Security office
Information verified on July 21, 2026.
- Address
- 455 SW 5Th St, Ste F, Des Moines, IA 50309
- County
- Polk
- Phone
- 866-964-7583
- Hours
- Monday
- 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Thursday
- 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Friday
- 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Last verified
- July 21, 2026
The Des Moines office is one of 17 Social Security field offices in Iowa, serving Polk, home to about 70,000 people 65 and older. The nearest other office is in Ames, about 31 miles away. The average monthly Social Security benefit in Polk is about $1,977.
This office is open weekdays, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The Social Security Administration recommends scheduling an appointment before you visit, which you can do at ssa.gov.
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- Average monthly Social Security benefit in this county
- $1,977
- Social Security beneficiaries in this county
- 88,060
- Residents 65 and older in this county
- 70,275
Nearest other office: Ames, IA (31.4 miles)
This office is the closest Social Security office for zip codes 50393, 50308, 50309, 50950, 50391, 50947, 50318, 50340, 50940, 50396, 50329, 50392, and 109 more.
Services and appointments
We do not have the services or appointment policy for this office yet. You can confirm both with the Social Security Administration at ssa.gov or by calling the office.
Nearest offices
- Ames IA · Ames, IA31.4 miles
- Marshalltown IA · Marshalltown, IA47.3 miles
- Creston IA · Creston, IA52.7 miles
- Fort Dodge IA · Fort Dodge, IA70 miles
- Carroll IA · Carroll, IA71.6 miles
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