Social Security office in Spencer, IA 1610 12th Ave SW

This field office is at 1610 12th Ave SW, Spencer, IA 51301. SSA's file lists 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM on weekdays. It serves 51 ZIP codes in SSA's December 2024 data. Hours change, so call before you go.

(866) 273-6050 Hours What to bring

ZIP codes served5123,970 beneficiaries live in them (Dec 2024)

Hours (SSA data)Mon–Fri 9:00 AM–4:00 PM

Address1610 12th Ave SW
Spencer, IA 51301

Address, phone and hours

1610 12th Ave SW
Spencer, IA 51301

Phone: (866) 273-6050
Fax: (833) 950-2640

Call before you go. These hours come from SSA's data file (copy of Aug 28, 2026). A county site checked for this guide showed different hours for some offices, so confirm by phone.

Monday	9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday	9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday	9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday	9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday	9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday, Sunday	Closed

Before you go

Call the office firstAsk if you need an appointment. Many things can be done by phone.
Bring original papersSSA asks for originals or certified copies, and gives them back.
Keep notesWrite down the date, the name of the person and what they said.

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ZIP codes this office serves

SSA data from December 2024 lists 51 ZIP codes in the area of this office. People who live there were 23,970 Social Security beneficiaries, and 1,945 of them were disabled workers.

Largest ZIP codes by number of beneficiaries

513013,345
513602,820
505882,120
513341,715
513511,430
512011,405
505361,170
51249865

All 51 ZIP codes

50510
50514
50515
50527
50528
50531
50536
50562
50565
50568
50576
50578
50585
50588
50592
50597
51002
51009
51033
51046
51047
51058
51201
51231
51232
51245
51248
51249
51301
51331
51333
51334
51338
51340
51341
51342
51343
51345
51346
51347
51350
51351
51354
51355
51357
51358
51360
51363
51364
51365
51366

ZIP list as of December 2024. An office that changed its area since then may differ. To check a ZIP code, use the office finder.

Who gets benefits in this area

23,970Social Security beneficiaries in the ZIP codes above

1,945disabled workers (SSDI)

$43.6 millionpaid to them in December 2024

Counts from SSA's December 2024 file, rounded by SSA. They do not include people who get only SSI.

If you appeal a disability decision

It is the only hearing office in Iowa. In August 2026 the average wait for a hearing there was 8.0 months, about the same as the median of all hearing offices (8.0 months). From the request to the decision it took 238 days on average (ranked 20 of 159, where 1 is fastest).

Des Moines, IADisability hearing office · Capitol Center 3, Suite 200
8.0months average wait for a hearing238 days to a decision
Phone: n/d in SSA data

A hearing comes after a reconsideration. You usually have 60 days from the date you receive a notice to appeal. See the appeal steps.

2027 amounts and next payment dates

$1,029SSI federal maximum per month in 2027, one person ($994 in 2026)

$1,544SSI federal maximum for a couple in 2027

3.6%Cost-of-living raise for 2027 (COLA)

$1,770SSDI work limit (SGA) per month in 2027, not blind

Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2026SSI payment for December 2026
Nov. 10, 2026 · Nov. 18, 2026 · Nov. 25, 2026SSDI in November 2026, by birth date (1st–10th, 11th–20th, 21st–31st)

SSI calculatorFederal amount plus your state My payment dateSSI and SSDI, 2026–2027 What to bringChecklist for your visit

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Questions people ask

Do I need an appointment at the Spencer office?

SSA's data file does not say. Call (866) 273-6050 before you go. Ask if you need an appointment and which papers to bring. Many services can also be done by phone at 1-800-772-1213.

Which ZIP codes does this office serve?

SSA's December 2024 data lists 51 ZIP codes for it, such as 51301, 51360, 50588. The full list is above.

Can I apply for SSI or SSDI without going to the office?

Yes. SSA takes applications online at ssa.gov, by phone at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) and at local offices. Applying is free.

Is this the official Social Security website?

No. This is an independent guide. It shows the office's public data from SSA files so you can call or visit. Only SSA can handle your claim.

Independent guide · not the SSA. Green Tips 1 US is a private guide. We are not the Social Security Administration, we are not part of it, and we do not take applications. To handle a claim, call the office or SSA at 1-800-772-1213.

SSA office code 780. Sources: SSA field office data file (FO-Address-Open-Close-Times.csv, Web Archive copy of Aug 28, 2026); SSA, OASDI Beneficiaries by State and ZIP Code, December 2024 (oasdi_zip24.xlsx); SSA Office of Hearings Operations: hearing office locator file, average wait until hearing (Aug 2026), average processing time and ALJ dispositions (12 months through Jul 31, 2026). Official site, typed by hand: ssa.gov. Read in October 2026; data dates as noted.