Where Is the Fort Dodge Social Security Office, and When Is It Open?
The Fort Dodge Social Security Office is a Social Security field office at 2315 2nd Ave N, Fort Dodge, IA 50501, phone (866) 839-6193. SSA lists its hours as Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Appeals from people this office serves are heard at the Des Moines, IA Hearing Office in Des Moines, IA.
From SSA's office data (updated March 9, 2026), checked against SSA's Office Locator on October 1, 2026. Closed on federal holidays.
Visit, Call or Go Online?
Online
Many tasks don't need this office. With a my Social Security account you can often request a replacement card, change your address or get a benefit letter.
Phone
Call (866) 839-6193 or SSA at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time.
SSA's Office of Hearings Operations lists the Des Moines, IA Hearing Office as the hearing office for people the Fort Dodge office serves. If you ask for a hearing after a denied disability or benefits claim, an administrative law judge from this office handles it.
Address
Capitol Center 3, Suite 200, 400 E. Court Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309-9821
Fort Dodge Social Security Office: Questions and Answers
What Time Does the Fort Dodge Social Security Office Open?
Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, according to SSA's office data (updated March 9, 2026). It's closed on weekends and federal holidays.
Can You Walk in to the Fort Dodge Social Security Office Without an Appointment?
SSA asks people to make an appointment before visiting an office. You can schedule online or by calling (866) 839-6193 or SSA's national number, 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778). See how to make an appointment.
Where Are Appeals From the Fort Dodge Office Heard?
SSA's Office of Hearings Operations lists the Des Moines, IA Hearing Office as serving the Fort Dodge field office. It's at Capitol Center 3, Suite 200, 400 E. Court Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309-9821, phone (877) 628-6577 Ext. 20826. You usually ask for a hearing through your field office or online, not at the hearing office.
Is the Fort Dodge Social Security Office the Right Office for My ZIP Code?
SSA assigns 71 ZIP codes to this office: 50034, 50071, 50075, 50101, 50130, 50132, 50231, 50246, 50249, 50271, 50421, 50451, 50470, 50480, 50483, 50501, 50511, 50516, 50517, 50518, 50519, 50520, 50521, 50522 and 50523 and others listed on this page. If yours is listed, this is your office.
What Is the Nearest Other Social Security Office?
The Ames Social Security Office in Ames, IA, about 44 mi away ((866) 899-1928).
Independent site, not affiliated with the Social Security Administration. Office and hearing office details come from SSA's public data and locators. To apply for benefits, appeal or manage your record, go to SSA directly at ssa.gov.