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Social Security Offices Near Des Moines, WA

Where Is the Social Security Office Nearest Des Moines, WA?

SSA assigns Des Moines, WA's ZIP code, 98198, to the Burien Social Security Office at 151 SW 156th St, Burien, about 5.2 miles away, phone (866) 964-7380, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The Kent Social Security Office in Kent is closer (about 3.9 miles), but it isn't the office SSA assigns.

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Closest Social Security Offices to Des Moines, WA

Straight-line distance from the center of 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 Des Moines?

SSA assigns Des Moines's ZIP code, 98198, to the Burien Social Security Office in Burien. For one ZIP code, the assigned office isn't the closest one, so check your ZIP before you go.

Social Security office assigned to each ZIP code in Des Moines
ZIP codeOffice SSA assignsDistance
98198Burien Social Security Office for ZIP code 98198Closest: Kent Social Security Office, 3.8 miles5.1 miles

ZIP code 98198 goes to the Burien Social Security Office, 151 SW 156th St, Burien.

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

Renton is about 8.5 miles northeast of central Des Moines. Its ZIP codes are split between offices: 98055 and 98057 go to the Kent Social Security Office in Kent; 98056 and 98059 go to the Bellevue Social Security Office in Bellevue.

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Social Security Office Near Auburn

Auburn is about 7.7 miles southeast of central Des Moines. SSA assigns its ZIP codes (98001, 98002 and 98092) to the Kent Social Security Office at 321 Ramsay Way, Suite 401, Kent, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Social Security Office Near Federal Way

Federal Way is about 5.4 miles south of central Des Moines. SSA assigns its ZIP codes (98003 and 98023) to the Kent Social Security Office at 321 Ramsay Way, Suite 401, Kent, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The Alaska Satellite Office Social Security Office is closer to central Federal Way (about 0.0 miles, against 6.9 miles), but it isn't the office SSA assigns.

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Social Security Office Near Tukwila

Tukwila is about 6.4 miles north of central Des Moines. Its ZIP codes are split between offices: 98168 goes to the Burien Social Security Office in Burien; 98188 goes to the Kent Social Security Office in Kent.

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Social Security Office Near Fife

Fife is about 11 miles south of central Des Moines. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 98424, to the Puyallup Social Security Office at 811 South Hill Park Dr, Suite A, Puyallup, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Social Security Office Near Kent

Kent is about 4.9 miles east of central Des Moines. SSA assigns its ZIP codes (98030, 98031 and 98032) to the Kent Social Security Office at 321 Ramsay Way, Suite 401, Kent, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Social Security Office Near Tacoma

Tacoma is about 12 miles southwest of central Des Moines. SSA assigns its ZIP codes (98402, 98403, 98404, 98405, 98406, 98407, 98408, 98409, 98416, 98418, 98421, 98422 and 98465) to the Tacoma Social Security Office at 2608 S 47th St, Suite A, Tacoma, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Social Security Office Near Burien

Burien is about 6.1 miles north of central Des Moines. SSA assigns its ZIP codes (98146, 98148, 98166 and 98168) to the Burien Social Security Office at 151 SW 156th St, Burien, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Social Security Office Near SeaTac

SeaTac is about 3.9 miles north of central Des Moines. Its ZIP codes are split between offices: 98148 and 98198 go to the Burien Social Security Office in Burien; 98158 and 98188 go to the Kent Social Security Office in Kent.

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Social Security Office Near Vashon

Vashon is about 6.6 miles west of central Des Moines. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 98070, to the Burien Social Security Office at 151 SW 156th St, Burien, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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How to Get an Appointment at the Kent 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 Kent Social Security Office at (866) 931-7671, 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.

See office hours and appointments for the best times to call and visit.

Can You Skip the Trip?

You can often replace a card, update your address or get a benefit letter online with a my Social Security account. If you need to go in, check what to bring.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where Is the Social Security Office in Des Moines?

There isn't an office in Des Moines, WA itself. The closest is the Kent Social Security Office, 321 Ramsay Way, Suite 401, Kent, WA 98032, about 3.9 miles away.

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

SSA assigns Des Moines's ZIP code, 98198, to the Burien Social Security Office in Burien. 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 Des Moines?

The Kent 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 Des Moines?

SSA lists (866) 931-7671 for the Kent Social Security Office. SSA's national number is 1-800-772-1213.

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

Schedule online on SSA's appointment page, where the appointment may be by phone or in person, or call the Kent Social Security Office at (866) 931-7671 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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