Area Code 515

FTC complaints involving 515 numbers

Numbers shown with area code 515 in the FTC's Do Not Call “Reported Calls” database (recent reporting window). Most common reported reasons: “Other”, “No Subject Provided”, “Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans)”.

Most-complained 515 numbers:

• (515) 971-7472 — 16 complaints
• (515) 575-0235 — 14 complaints
• (515) 979-8288 — 10 complaints
• (515) 221-2556 — 10 complaints
• (515) 335-0302 — 7 complaints

These are FTC Do Not Call complaints filed about specific numbers shown with this area code — frequently spoofed. The area code itself is not a scam. See the most-reported area codes and the most-reported phone numbers nationwide.

Frequently asked questions

Where is area code 515?

Area code 515 covers Des Moines and nearby cities including Ames, West Des Moines, Ankeny in Iowa, in the Central Time.

What cities use area code 515?

Area code 515 serves Des Moines, Ames, West Des Moines, Ankeny, Urbandale, and 1 other communities in Iowa.

What time zone is area code 515 in?

Area code 515 is in the Central Time (America/Chicago).

How do you dial a 515 number?

Dial all 10 digits: 515 followed by the 7-digit local number. From abroad, dial +1 515 and the local number.

Is a call from area code 515 a scam?

A 515 number is geographically tied to Iowa, but caller ID can be spoofed, so the displayed area code does not prove where a caller really is. If you did not expect the call, do not share personal information and consider looking the number up.

Is 515 a country code?

No. 515 is a US area code (a domestic 3-digit code), not a country code. The country (calling) code for the United States is +1, shared across the North American Numbering Plan. So a full 515 number written for international dialing looks like +1 515 followed by the 7-digit local number.