Reverse Phone Lookup Des Moines, IA

Find out who called from that unknown Des Moines number using our free reverse phone lookup service. Enter the full 10-digit number (including 515 or any other US area code) to search for available caller information including name, address, phone carrier, and more.

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Local Time in Des Moines, IA: 01:17 AM

Why People Use Reverse Phone Lookup in Des Moines

Got a phone call or message from a Des Moines, Iowa phone number you don't recognize? Before you answer, call back, or reply, use our phone number lookup service to find out who's really on the other end, is it a scam, legitimate business or someone you'd rather avoid.

Identify Unknown Callers

The total population of Des Moines, IA, is 214,133. That's thousands of potential callers you might not recognize: local business contacts, neighbors, service providers, or people from across the city.

An unknown caller could be anyone — a sales call, an old friend, someone you actually want to talk to. Without caller identification, you either ignore potentially important calls or answer ones you'd rather avoid.

Research Potential Scam Calls

Scam and spam calls continue to impact IA residents which, according to the National Do Not Call Registry Data Book, filed 12,409 complaints about unwanted calls in 2024. Of these, 5851 were robocalls, while 4688 involved live callers. The top complaint topics included medical and prescriptions (1546), imposters (910), reducing debt (787).

According to FTC 2024 data, IA residents reported 13,975 fraud cases in 2024, resulting in $51,955,685 in losses, with a median loss of $400 per victim. Given that more than 1 in 3 fraud attempts occur over the phone, verifying who is calling is critical for preventing financial losses.

If you receive fraudulent calls or suspect a scam attempt, report it to reportfraud.ftc.gov or local police department using the following contacts:

Des Moines Police Department

25 East 1St Street, Des Moines, IA 50309-4800

(515) 283-4836

Additionally, protect your household by registering your phone numbers at donotcall.gov or by calling 1-888-382-1222 from the number you wish to register.

Verify Iowa Businesses

Have you received a call from a business but aren’t sure if it’s really them? Des Moines is primarily located in Polk County, which, according to U.S. Census Bureau data, includes 11,114 firms and 13,833 establishments employing 284,507 people.

County Percent of City Firms Establishments
Polk 99.90% 11114 13833
Warren 0.10% 912 1000

Use our service to reverse-lookup unknown Iowa phone numbers to verify whether they actually belong to a company before answering or calling back. By cross-referencing phone numbers with local business directories, you can ensure you’re dealing with legitimate local businesses, services, contractors, or vendors—not scammers spoofing local numbers to gain your trust.

Des Moines Area Code and Phone Number Format

Des Moines area codes are 515.

Phone numbers in Iowa follow the following structure under the North American Numbering Plan:

  • - Iowa area code (where the number was originally assigned)
  • NXX - Central office code that locates the specific neighborhood and identifies the service provider
  • XXXX - Subscriber number identifies the individual phone line within that local exchange

Understanding the area code can help you determine if a call is local to your area. However, keep in mind that due to mobile number portability and VoIP services, the caller may be anywhere in the United States, so it’s best to search for the most recent phone number details.

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