Inicio / Directory / Iowa / Polk County Main Jail
Polk County Main Jail
Find the contact details, address, facility type, and official source links Jail411 holds for Polk County Main Jail in Iowa. Confirm current custody before acting.
Facility record / Iowa
Polk County Main Jail is a county or city jail in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa. It has a rated capacity of 1,500 and a reported population of 911 — about 61% occupancy, as recorded in the February 2026 federal dataset. By capacity it is the 1st-largest of the 56 county or city jail records listed for Iowa with a published capacity. It is one of 5 correctional facilities in Polk County.
Jail411 does not hold custody records. A listing here does not mean anyone is held at this address. Confirm the person’s location with the responsible agency before you travel, send money, or pay for a service.
Where this record came from. The contact, status and security fields, with capacity and population, come from the HIFLD and Federal Bureau of Prisons directory release refreshed February 2026. They describe the record, not today’s population. Check the facility’s current official website.
Contact this facility
- Phone
- (515) 323-5400
- Address
- 1985 Ne 51St Pl
Des Moines, IA 50309Open in maps - Official page
- Official page at polkcountyiowa.gov
- County
- Polk County
Facility details
Capacity
911 people in a facility designed for 1,500
As of the February 2026 federal dataset.
Listed as open in the February 2026 directory release.
Finding someone held here
Use the county system for a recent arrest. A state corrections search covers people in state custody. It generally will not list someone booked into a county jail this week. Bookings, bail, release, and visiting are all handled by Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Official site for this facility →
Call this facility directly: (515) 323-5400
Before you travel, pay, or mail anything
Get two things first: which facility the person is actually in, and their booking or ID number. Almost nothing works without them. Then check this facility’s current instructions — rules and service providers change.
Other facilities in Polk County
| Facility | City | Type | Security |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Des Moines Community Corrections Complex | Des Moines | Community corrections / work release | — |
| Iowa Correctional Institution For Women | Mitchellville | State prison | Medium |
| Polk County Juvenile Detention Center | Des Moines | Juvenile facility | Juvenile |
| Women's Residential Correctional Facility | Des Moines | State prison | — |
Información clara.
Límites claros.
Jail411 is an independent information resource for families and friends. We are not a government agency, jail operator, law firm or live custody-records service.
Can Jail411 tell me if someone is in custody right now?
No. Jail411 does not hold live custody records. Use the official locator for the county, state, federal or ICE system that has the person; start here if you do not know which.
Does posting bond mean the person comes home?
Not always. A probation or parole hold, another county's warrant or an immigration detainer can keep someone in custody after bond is posted. Ask the jail what holds are on the booking before you pay.
What should I confirm before visiting?
The person's current facility, the visiting schedule, approval requirements, accepted identification and arrival instructions. Check the facility page and its official sources before you travel.
What if I find something that needs correcting?
Send us the page and the detail that needs attention. Include the official source when you have one. Do not send private booking documents or other sensitive personal information.
Planee el siguiente paso.
Guías prácticas para llamadas, visitas, correo, dinero y salida.