United States Postal Service

2.2
182 reviews
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Visit your local Post Office™ at 1165 2nd Ave to find everything you need to send mail and ship packages. Explore our other products and services like money orders, Post Office™ boxes, passports, gift cards, and more

Location

United States Postal Service
1165 2nd Ave, Des Moines, IA
50318, United States

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Reviews

2.2
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What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Delivery Issues

Numerous customers reported significant delays and misrouting of packages, with many packages sitting for extended periods without updates.

Customer Service

Feedback highlighted a mix of helpful and rude staff, with many customers expressing frustration over unprofessional behavior and lack of assistance.

Facility Problems

Customers noted issues with the facility's operations, including malfunctioning kiosks, unstocked supplies, and poor handling of packages.

Positive Experiences

Some reviews praised individual employees for their helpfulness and professionalism, indicating that there are staff members who provide excellent service.
  • CC
    Charles Carter
    Dec 17, 2025
    1.0
    could not get though ti were they hold my mail at had to go to main post office to fd in a whind out ,i ride the bus and in a wheelchair called main post office number and went to voicemail called 800 number and coundnt get info where my mail is being held at couldnt get a live person ether
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    We Fu
    Dec 3, 2025
    1.0
    People mail should be delivered by 1:30 I have two houses in different areas and my house in the other area mail comes at 12pm everyday with this area no one should ever have to wait for mail until 7pm that’s ridiculous.
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    Joanna Lopez
    Nov 27, 2025
    1.0
    Es una grosera e irrespetuosa la señora mayor blanca que atiende ahí no quiso ayudarnos con el pasaporte de mi bebé por 4 minutos al llegar con ella cuando ya teníamos más de 15 en la fila previamente, le comenté y me gritó frente a los demás que saliera de la fila, pésima experiencia
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    sara thomas
    Nov 14, 2025
    1.0
    Back in April I was expecting a check in the mail for $532. The mail person put it in the wrong box. I am now out the money as the other person cashed the check. I called the police and the other person told them they were expecting the check as well. So I'm out. Since then the mail person has decided to no longer deliver my mail. This is 6 months. During this time I was receiving treatment for cancer. Bills for treatment were being sent to me. Now all in collections. I had taken out an interest free credit card. When you don't get the bill to pay it all the interest gets tacked on. I applied for a Minnesota nurse's license for a job paying $2500 per week. I needed to fill some paperwork out and get it mailed back by 11/4. I never received the documents. At this point this mail person has cost me thousands of dollars. I have asked for the mail commission to call me multiple times. I get no return calls.
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    carrol Rolow
    Oct 27, 2025
    1.0
    The fact that I Escalated my package the get figured out why it was sent 4 states away I just got a call to day saying the same stupid answer that informed delivery gave me. If you guys aren't gonna do your jobs what do we pay you for???? Stop being lazy HIRE PEOPLE WHO CAN READ AND KNOW WHERE THE STATES ARE.. if you guys are gonna figure out problems then shut down all plants I don't care any more there are PLENTY of great delivery services that actually deliver on time...

Frequently Asked Questions About United States Postal Service

Can I get a passport application at this Post Office?

Yes, Thousands of Post Offices™ accept first-time passport applications for the U.S. Department of State. Most of those locations can also take your passport photo. Please complete and print your passport application form before you apply.

Is an appointment needed for passport services?

Most Post Offices that offer passport services have set hours, and you'll need to schedule an appointment using our online scheduler. We also offer limited Passport walk-in hours at select locations.