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USPS Post Office West Des Moines

430 5th St, 50265 West Des Moines

Today

Today's opening hours

This week's opening hours

Retail

  • Monday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
  • Tuesday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
  • Wednesday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
  • Thursday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
  • Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
  • Saturday 9:30 am to 1:00 pm
  • Sunday Closed

Other opening hours

Call Referral
Monday to Friday
7:00 am to 5:00 pm
Saturday
7:00 am to 1:00 pm
Sunday
Closed
Carrier Call Referral
Monday to Friday
5:00 am to 5:00 pm
Saturday
5:00 am to 4:00 pm
Sunday
Closed
Lobby
Monday to Sunday
12:01 am to 11:59 pm
Pickup Services
Monday to Friday
7:00 am to 5:00 pm
Saturday
7:30 am to 1:00 pm
Sunday
Closed
PO Box Access
Monday to Sunday
12:01 am to 11:59 pm

Opening hours updated on 11/07/2026

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This Post Office at a glance

Opening hours of USPS Post Office West Des Moines: Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, Saturday from 9:30 am to 1:00 pm; closed Sunday.

Opening hours a week
46h
Opening hours a week
Days open, Monday to Saturday
6/7
Days open, Monday to Saturday
Earliest opening, Monday to Friday
8:30 am
Earliest opening, Monday to Friday
Latest closing, Monday to Friday
5:00 pm
Latest closing, Monday to Friday
Open all day
No break
Open all day
  • In West Des Moines, it is the 3rd of the 3 Post Offices by opening hours (46h a week, 74h 20m on average).
  • 2 of the 3 Post Offices in West Des Moines open on Saturday afternoon, but not this one.

Special days ahead

Public holidays, closures and special opening hours over the next two months.

  • Wednesday, November 11 Veterans Day Opening hours not confirmed
  • Thursday, November 26 Thanksgiving Day Opening hours not confirmed
  • Friday, December 25 Christmas Opening hours not confirmed
  • Friday, January 1 New Year’s Day Opening hours not confirmed

Services

Services Available: 15
  • Business Reply Mail® Account Balance
  • Burial Flags
  • Call Referral
  • Carrier Services
  • Duck Stamps
  • Greeting Card Services
  • Global Express Guaranteed®
  • Label Broker®
  • Money Orders (Domestic)
  • Money Orders (Inquiry)
  • Pickup Accountable Mail
  • Pickup Hold Mail
  • Pickup Notice Left Mail
  • Priority Mail International®
  • PO Box Online
Parking 1
  • Street Parking Available
Contacts 3
  • Phone support: 1-800-ASK-USPS® (800-275-8777)
  • TTY: 877-889-2457
  • Phone: 515-255-6471
PO Box Delivery 6
  • Monday: 10:00
  • Tuesday: 10:00
  • Wednesday: 10:00
  • Thursday: 10:00
  • Friday: 10:00
  • Saturday: 10:00
Last Collection 6
  • Monday: 17:00
  • Tuesday: 17:00
  • Wednesday: 17:00
  • Thursday: 17:00
  • Friday: 17:00
  • Saturday: 16:30

Sending from this Post Office

  • First-Class Mail from From $0.65 up to Postcards
  • Shipping Services from From $7.90 up to USPS Ground Advantage (2–5 days)

Indicative rates subject to change by the postal operator.

Address and directions

430 5th St
50265 West Des Moines

  • Open
  • Closing soon
  • Closed
  • Opening hours not confirmed
  • This address

Practical information

Type
Post OfficeA United States Postal Service Post Office: stamps, sending and collecting letters and packages, and the USPS counter services.
Address
430 5th St, 50265 West Des Moines
State
Iowa
Official website
usps.com

Good to know

USPS Post Office West Des Moines is in West Des Moines, at 430 5th St. It opens 6 days a week, Saturday included.

When it is closed, the nearest other offices are USPS Post Office Cpu Hy Vee 1888 (1.1 mi) and USPS Post Office Cpu Hy Vee 1895 (1.8 mi).

The next public holiday is Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11. Opening hours often change that day: check them before you go.

Frequently asked questions

Is USPS Post Office West Des Moines open on Saturday?

Yes It is open on Saturday from 9:30 am to 1:00 pm.

Is USPS Post Office West Des Moines open on Sunday?

No It is closed on Sunday.

What time does USPS Post Office West Des Moines close?

It closes Monday to Friday at 5:00 pm and Saturday at 1:00 pm.

Is there a cash machine?

This Post Office does not list a cash machine.

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