ZIP Code 91003 in Altadena, CA

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:Altadena, California
County:Los Angeles County
Timezone:Pacific (GMT -08:00)
Local Time:9:35:08 AM
Population:No Population Data
Area Codes:323 / 626 / 738
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:34.1897, -118.1303
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91003 Altadena, CA - Specialized Postal Facility

ZIP Code 91003, Altadena

Small Town Unique ZIP No Census Data
LocationLos Angeles County, CA
Area0 sq mi Single Point
Delivery Points139 (1 homes, 57 businesses)
PO Boxes81
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 91001
Key Facts
  • This ZIP code serves only Lake Avenue with 113 delivery points at a single location
  • The post office maintains 81 PO Boxes and 57 business delivery addresses
  • Altadena's main community uses ZIP 91001 for regular street delivery
  • With zero Census population, this ZIP serves a facility rather than a residential area
  • The single-street pattern indicates a large volume receiver or institutional complex

Overview

ZIP 91003 serves a specific location on Lake Avenue in Altadena, California, within Los Angeles County. This isn't a traditional community ZIP. It's a PO Box classification serving a single address with 113 delivery points, suggesting a large building or complex. The broader Altadena community receives regular street delivery through neighboring ZIP 91001.

Postal Services

The post office maintains 81 PO Boxes and handles delivery to 57 business addresses at this location. While classified as PO Box only, the ZIP does have one City carrier route serving Lake Avenue. This pattern is typical of large volume receivers or institutional sites that warrant their own ZIP code despite being geographically small.

Geographic Context

Altadena sits in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains, just north of Pasadena. Residents and businesses in the wider Altadena area use ZIP 91001 for standard mail delivery. ZIP 91003 functions as a specialized postal designation rather than a community identifier.

Street Name Patterns

Single Location

Only Lake Avenue appears in delivery records, with secondary units indicating a multi-tenant facility.

Nearby Areas

Altadena North Central East Central Bungalow Heaven West Central

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 91003 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 4 business establishments, employing about 3 people with an annual payroll of $189,000.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:92Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:4Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$15,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$189,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:3Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 91003 is located in Los Angeles County, California, within the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 31080) and California's 28th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 91003, and is subdivided into the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA division. It covers 0 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CASource: Census
CBSA Number:31080Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA (CBSA Div 31084)Source: Census
CBSA Population:0Source: Census
MSA:Los Angeles-Riverside-Orange County, CASource: Census
Land Area:--Source: Census
Water Area:--Source: Census
Congressional District:28Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:218.45 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Los Angeles-Long Beach, CA PMSASource: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:0601290Source: Census
Place Name:Altadena CDP; CaliforniaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


91006 | | 91001

Schools in ZIP Code 91003


We could not locate which school district 91003 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Altadena Elementary 743 East Calaveras St.
Altadena, CA 91001
District: Pasadena Unified School DistrictNearby
Charles W. Eliot Middle 2184 North Lake Ave.
Altadena, CA 91001
District: Pasadena Unified School DistrictNearby
Aveson School Of Leaders 1919 East Pinecrest Dr.
Altadena, CA 91001
District: UnknownNearby
Pasadena Rosebud Academy 3544 North Canon Blvd.
Altadena, CA 91001
District: UnknownNearby
Ocs - South 119 West Palm St.
Altadena, CA 91001
District: UnknownNearby
Sahag-Mesrob Armenian Christian School 2501 N Maiden Ln
Altadena, CA 91001
District: Private SchoolNearby
Meher Montessori School 943 E Altadena Dr
Altadena, CA 91001
District: Private SchoolNearby
Princeton Montessori School 922 E Mendocino St
Altadena, CA 91001
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 91003


Integrity College Of Health 1460 N Lake Ave Suite 102
Pasadena, CA 91104
Type: Post Secondary
Capstone College 1200 N. Fair Oaks Ave Suite 32
Pasadena, CA 91103
Type: Post Secondary
Pacific Oaks College 45 W Eureka Street
Pasadena, CA 91103
Type: Post Secondary
Saybrook University 55 W Eureka Street
Pasadena, CA 91103
Type: Post Secondary
Providence Christian College 464 E Walnut St
Pasadena, CA 91101
Type: Post Secondary
Fuller Theological Seminary 135 N Oakland Ave
Pasadena, CA 91182
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.

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  2. ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 2/1/2026], https://www.zip-codes.com
  3. U.S. Census [Updated: Varies], https://www.census.gov
    • U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
    • U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
  4. U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
  6. National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 2/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov