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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.
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.
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, 5,851 were robocalls and 4,688 involved live callers. The top complaint topics included medical and prescriptions (1,546), 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:
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.
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 codes are 515.
Phone numbers reported as unwanted calls to the FTC by Des Moines residents in the last 30 days.
(712) 214-9058
Other
2 reports ·
(844) 472-5033
Other
2 reports ·
(706) 725-2180
Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends
1 report ·
(540) 407-6025
Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans)
1 report ·
(641) 207-1661
Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends
1 report ·
(866) 853-5776
Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends
1 report ·
(540) 402-0682
Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans)
1 report ·
(712) 214-9061
Other
1 report ·
(320) 472-9161
Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans)
1 report ·
(515) 886-1745
Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans)
1 report ·
If you receive fraudulent calls or suspect a scam attempt, report it to reportfraud.ftc.gov or local police department using the following contacts:
Local Time
04:27 AM
Date
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Time Zone
CDT
Des Moines has a population of 214133 people. Sex ratio is 96.60 males per 100 females.
The median age in Des Moines is 34.8 years.
| Age Groups | Population |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 15081 |
| 5 to 9 years | 14626 |
| 10 to 14 years | 13587 |
| 15 to 19 years | 14704 |
| 20 to 24 years | 16734 |
| 25 to 29 years | 19916 |
| 30 to 34 years | 16399 |
| 35 to 39 years | 14533 |
| 40 to 44 years | 12835 |
| 45 to 49 years | 13163 |
| 50 to 54 years | 12287 |
| 55 to 59 years | 13851 |
| 60 to 64 years | 11844 |
| 65 to 69 years | 9452 |
| 70 to 74 years | 6192 |
| 75 to 79 years | 3851 |
| 80 to 84 years | 2896 |
| 85 years and over | 3457 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 138200 |
| Black or African American | 25011 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1474 |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 135 |
| Some Other Race | 14178 |
| Two or more races | 20661 |