Area Code 515

Iowa (IA) • Des Moines, Ames, Ankeny, Urbandale, West Des Moines, Ackworth, Adel, Alden • Central Time (CT)

What Stands Out

•Coverage: 906.6K people across 149 ZIP codes.
•Major cities: Des Moines, Ames, Ankeny.

Spotlight: Coverage

Snapshot highlights for area code 515.

Income

71st

Home values

61st

Poverty rate

48th

Area Code Basics

Primary State

Iowa (IA)

States Served

Iowa (IA)

Major Cities

Des Moines, Ames, Ankeny, Urbandale, West Des Moines, Ackworth, Adel, Alden

Time Zone(s)

Central Time (CT)

Est. Population

906.6K

ZIP Codes

149

Data accuracy & methodology

This report aggregates 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates and geographic overlays for orientation. Area-code service areas can cross ZIP/state boundaries and change over time; verify official assignments with NANPA for critical use.