Discovering the truth about a phone number, email, or address history can be eye-opening, please use this tool with caution.USA Area code 515 - Des Moines, IA
Area code 515 is a North American Numbering Plan telephone area code serving Telephone area code for north-central Iowa in Iowa. It was activated in 1947 and today covers roughly 212,086 residents across 1 cities and towns .
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Who called me from area code 515?
A call from area code 515 most likely originates from Des Moines or elsewhere in Iowa - but caller ID spoofing means the area code alone cannot confirm who called. Right now, 25 515 numbers carry scam reports on this page. The only reliable way to identify the caller is to check the full 10-digit number:
- Run the number through the reverse phone lookup at the top of this page to see the owner's name, carrier, and location.
- Compare it against the recently reported scam numbers in 515 below.
- If the call was unwanted, report it to the FTC and use the report form on this page so other 515 residents see it.
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Where is the 515 area code? Coverage map
The pin marks Des Moines, the largest city served by area code 515. Zoom and pan to explore the coverage region.
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Area codes near 515 (overlay + neighboring)
If a caller ID shows one of these codes, the call is probably still from the Des Moines area or a nearby region. Click any code to see its own page.
515 area code robocall complaints (FCC data)
Monthly count of FCC complaints tagged to numbers in area code 515 over the last 12 months.
110 complaints in the last 12 months. That's about 253% more robocall complaints per capita than the US average - 52 per 100,000 residents vs a national average of 14.7.
Source: FCC Consumer Complaint Data (dataset vakf-fz8e). Data as of August 9, 2026. Refreshed monthly.
How 515 area code spam calls arrive
Based on 110 FCC complaints in the last 12 months, here's how 515 spam calls reached recipients:
FCC Consumer Complaint Data, last 12 months as of August 9, 2026. Refreshed monthly. Note: the FCC dataset labels method (Live Voice / Prerecorded / SMS) but does not classify scam type (IRS impersonation, tech support fraud, etc.) - those come from community reports.
Recently reported scam numbers in 515
Numbers reported to the FCC or by our community in the last 12 months. Click any to run a full reverse-phone lookup.
Source: FCC Consumer Complaint Data, last 12 months as of August 9, 2026. Refreshed monthly. Numbers submitted via the report form near the top of this page get added here with a “community” badge after moderation.
How to block 515 spam calls (by carrier)
Getting repeated spam calls from 515 numbers around Des Moines, Iowa? You can't legitimately block every 515 call without also missing legitimate ones from Des Moines, Iowa - so the practical fix is to turn on your carrier's free spam filter and register on the national do-not-call list. Step-by-step for each major US carrier below.
AT&T
- Download the free AT&T ActiveArmor app (iOS + Android).
- Sign in with your wireless number.
- Enable Fraud Blocking and Suspected Spam Warning.
- To block a specific number, tap the call in your history → Block.
Verizon
- Download the free Verizon Call Filter app (iOS + Android).
- Sign in with your Verizon account.
- Turn on Spam Filter.
- To block a specific number: My Verizon → Blocks → Add Number.
T-Mobile
- Download the free Scam Shield app (iOS + Android).
- Enable Scam Block (blocks known scam calls silently).
- Use Scam ID to see “Scam Likely” caller ID on suspicious numbers.
- To block a specific number, dial
#662#from your device.
All carriers
- Register on the FTC's National Do-Not-Call list.
- Report unwanted calls to the FCC at fcc.gov/complaints.
- On iPhone: Settings → Phone → Silence Unknown Callers.
- On Android: Phone app → ⋮ → Settings → Caller ID & spam.
Sources: carrier support pages (AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile), FCC consumer guides. Free features as of 2026. Every one of these steps costs nothing.
History of the 515 area code
state of Iowa. The numbering plan area includes Des Moines, Ames, Ankeny, Humboldt, Boone, Fort Dodge, Jefferson, Johnston, Urbandale, Algona and Indianola.
515 area code FAQ: common questions
What area code is 515?
Area code 515 is a North American Numbering Plan area code that serves Telephone area code for north-central Iowa in Iowa, primarily including Des Moines and surrounding communities. It was activated in 1947.
Where does area code 515 cover?
Area code 515 covers the Des Moines, Iowa area.
Is 515 a real area code or a scam?
515 is a real, actively-assigned US area code - not itself a scam. However, spammers do use 515 numbers because the code is well-known and appears local to millions of residents. Always verify the specific number, not the area code.
How do I block 515 spam calls?
You cannot legitimately block an entire area code without also blocking legitimate calls from Des Moines. Better options: register on the National Do-Not-Call list, enable your carrier's spam-filter (all major US carriers now offer this free), and report unwanted calls to the FCC at fcc.gov/complaints so they show up in the trend data on this page.
What's the overlay area code for 515?
515 does not currently have an overlay area code assigned. New numbers in the region are still issued with the 515 prefix.
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