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Social Security Offices Near Woodward, IA

Where Is the Social Security Office Nearest Woodward, IA?

SSA assigns Woodward, IA's ZIP code, 50276, to the Ames Social Security Office at 2615 University Blvd, Ames, about 18 miles away, phone (866) 899-1928, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Closest Social Security Offices to Woodward, IA

Straight-line distance from the center of Woodward (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 Woodward?

SSA assigns Woodward's ZIP code, 50276, to the Ames Social Security Office in Ames. 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 Woodward
ZIP codeOffice SSA assignsDistance
50276Ames Social Security Office for ZIP code 5027617 miles

ZIP code 50276 goes to the Ames Social Security Office, 2615 University Blvd, Ames.

Assigned offices from SSA's Office Locator, looked up by ZIP code on October 1, 2026. ZIP codes are those whose area overlaps Woodward (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 Woodward

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 Ankeny

Ankeny is about 19 miles southeast of central Woodward. SSA assigns its ZIP codes (50021 and 50023) 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 Boone

Boone is about 14 miles north of central Woodward. SSA assigns its ZIP codes (50012, 50013, 50014, 50036, 50105, 50134, 50152, 50156, 50212, 50223 and 50276) to the Ames Social Security Office at 2615 University Blvd, Ames, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Social Security Office Near Perry

Perry is about 8.9 miles west of central Woodward. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 50220, to the Ames Social Security Office at 2615 University Blvd, Ames, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Social Security Office Near Urbandale

Urbandale is about 17 miles southeast of central Woodward. 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 Adel

Adel is about 18 miles south of central Woodward. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 50003, 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 Adel (about 20 miles, against 33 miles), but it isn't the office SSA assigns.

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Social Security Office Near Waukee

Waukee is about 18 miles south of central Woodward. 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 Ames

Ames is about 20 miles northeast of central Woodward. SSA assigns its ZIP codes (50010, 50012, 50013 and 50014) to the Ames Social Security Office at 2615 University Blvd, Ames, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Social Security Office Near Grimes

Grimes is about 14 miles southeast of central Woodward. 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 15 miles southeast of central Woodward. 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 Clive

Clive is about 18 miles south of central Woodward. 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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How to Get an Appointment at the Ames 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 Ames Social Security Office at (866) 899-1928, 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 Woodward?

There isn't an office in Woodward, IA itself. The closest is the Ames Social Security Office, 2615 University Blvd, Ames, IA 50010, about 18 miles away.

Which Social Security Office Serves My ZIP Code in Woodward?

SSA assigns Woodward's ZIP code, 50276, to the Ames Social Security Office in Ames. 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 Woodward?

The Ames 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 Woodward?

SSA lists (866) 899-1928 for the Ames Social Security Office. SSA's national number is 1-800-772-1213.

How Do I Make an Appointment at the Social Security Office Near Woodward?

Schedule online on SSA's appointment page, where the appointment may be by phone or in person, or call the Ames Social Security Office at (866) 899-1928 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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