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Social Security Offices Near West Des Moines, IA

Where Is the Social Security Office Nearest West Des Moines, IA?

SSA assigns all 2 ZIP codes in West Des Moines, IA to the Des Moines Social Security Office at 455 SW 5th St, STE F, Des Moines, about 8.5 miles away, phone (866) 964-7583, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Closest Social Security Offices to West Des Moines, IA

Straight-line distance from the center of West Des Moines (U.S. Census Gazetteer) to each office's address (U.S. Census Bureau geocoder). Office hours and phone numbers from SSA's office data, checked against SSA's Office Locator on October 1, 2026; confirm with SSA's Office Locator before you go.

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Which Social Security Office Serves Your ZIP Code in West Des Moines?

SSA assigns all 2 ZIP codes in West Des Moines to the Des Moines Social Security Office in Des Moines. SSA assigns offices by ZIP code, so the office to use is the one listed for your ZIP.

Social Security office assigned to each ZIP code in West Des Moines
ZIP codeOffice SSA assignsDistance
50265Des Moines Social Security Office for ZIP code 502657.2 miles
50266Des Moines Social Security Office for ZIP code 5026610 miles

ZIP codes 50265 and 50266 go to the Des Moines Social Security Office, 455 SW 5th St, STE F, Des Moines.

Assigned offices from SSA's Office Locator, looked up by ZIP code on October 1, 2026. ZIP codes are those whose area overlaps West Des Moines (U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas). Distance is straight-line, from the center of the ZIP code to the office.

Social Security Offices Near Areas Around West Des Moines

Where people in nearby communities go, and how far it is. Each area's office is the one SSA assigns to its ZIP codes.

Social Security Office Near Des Moines

Des Moines is about 9.0 miles east of central West Des Moines. SSA assigns its ZIP codes (50309, 50310, 50311, 50312, 50313, 50314, 50315, 50316, 50317, 50319, 50320 and 50321) to the Des Moines Social Security Office at 455 SW 5th St, STE F, Des Moines, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Social Security Office Near Urbandale

Urbandale is about 6.0 miles north of central West Des Moines. SSA assigns its ZIP codes (50322 and 50323) to the Des Moines Social Security Office at 455 SW 5th St, STE F, Des Moines, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Social Security Office Near Waukee

Waukee is about 5.9 miles northwest of central West Des Moines. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 50263, to the Ames Social Security Office at 2615 University Blvd, Ames, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The Des Moines Social Security Office is closer to central Waukee (about 14 miles, against 31 miles), but it isn't the office SSA assigns.

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Social Security Office Near Clive

Clive is about 4.5 miles north of central West Des Moines. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 50325, to the Des Moines Social Security Office at 455 SW 5th St, STE F, Des Moines, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Social Security Office Near Norwalk

Norwalk is about 6.4 miles southeast of central West Des Moines. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 50211, to the Des Moines Social Security Office at 455 SW 5th St, STE F, Des Moines, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Social Security Office Near Grimes

Grimes is about 8.9 miles north of central West Des Moines. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 50111, to the Des Moines Social Security Office at 455 SW 5th St, STE F, Des Moines, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Social Security Office Near Johnston

Johnston is about 10 miles north of central West Des Moines. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 50131, to the Des Moines Social Security Office at 455 SW 5th St, STE F, Des Moines, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Social Security Office Near Van Meter

Van Meter is about 8.6 miles west of central West Des Moines. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 50261, to the Ames Social Security Office at 2615 University Blvd, Ames, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The Des Moines Social Security Office is closer to central Van Meter (about 17 miles, against 36 miles), but it isn't the office SSA assigns.

Social Security Office Near Cumming

Cumming is about 4.6 miles south of central West Des Moines. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 50061, to the Des Moines Social Security Office at 455 SW 5th St, STE F, Des Moines, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

How to Get an Appointment at the Des Moines Social Security Office

SSA asks you to make an appointment before you visit an office. You can schedule one online on SSA's appointment page by answering a few questions; the appointment may be by phone or in person, and you can change or cancel it from the confirmation email or text.

To book by phone, call the Des Moines Social Security Office at (866) 964-7583, or SSA's national number, 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time. Help is available in English, Spanish and other languages.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where Is the Social Security Office in West Des Moines?

There isn't an office in West Des Moines, IA itself. The closest is the Des Moines Social Security Office, 455 SW 5th St, STE F, Des Moines, IA 50309, about 8.5 miles away.

Which Social Security Office Serves My ZIP Code in West Des Moines?

SSA assigns all 2 ZIP codes in West Des Moines to the Des Moines Social Security Office in Des Moines. SSA assigns offices by ZIP code, and the assigned office isn't always the closest one. Look up your ZIP code in the table on this page or in SSA's Office Locator.

What Are Social Security Office Hours Near West Des Moines?

The Des Moines Social Security Office is open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, according to SSA's office data (checked against SSA's Office Locator on October 1, 2026). Offices close on weekends and federal holidays.

What Is the Phone Number for the Social Security Office Near West Des Moines?

SSA lists (866) 964-7583 for the Des Moines Social Security Office. SSA's national number is 1-800-772-1213.

How Do I Make an Appointment at the Social Security Office Near West Des Moines?

Schedule online on SSA's appointment page, where the appointment may be by phone or in person, or call the Des Moines Social Security Office at (866) 964-7583 or SSA at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time. SSA asks you to make an appointment before visiting an office.

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Sources

  1. Social Security Administration, field office and resident station data (updated March 9, 2026)
  2. SSA Office Locator (offices and ZIP code assignments, checked October 1, 2026)
  3. U.S. Census Bureau: geocoder, 2023 Gazetteer files and 2020 ZIP Code Tabulation Area relationship files
  4. SSA: Make an appointment
  5. SSA: Contact by phone
  6. SSA: Office locator guidance (appointments and Card Centers)

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