ZIP Code 90072 in Los Angeles, CA

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:Los Angeles, California
Names to Avoid:
Santa Western
County:Los Angeles County
Timezone:Pacific (GMT -08:00)
Local Time:9:51:43 PM
Population:No Population Data
Area Codes:213 / 310 / 323 / 424 / 562 / 626 / 738 / 747 / 818
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:34.0522, -118.2429
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90072 Los Angeles, CA - A Hollywood-Area PO Box Station

ZIP Code 90072, Los Angeles

Small Town Unique ZIP No Census Data
LocationLos Angeles County, CA
Area0 sq mi Single Point
Delivery Points52 (6 businesses)
PO Boxes46
Also Known AsSanta Western
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 90028
Key Facts
  • This ZIP is classified as a PO Box ZIP but isn't a PO Box Only Zone, meaning street delivery exists nearby through other ZIP codes
  • With only 46 PO Boxes and no defined territory, 90072 is a point-based postal facility within the larger 90028 Hollywood ZIP
  • The non-mailable alias "Santa Western" suggests a historical or informal name for this postal station
  • Nearly all delivery records (55 of 56) are on N Vermont Ave with UNIT designators, indicating service to a multi-unit property
  • The facility sits at the intersection of Hollywood, Central LA, Los Feliz, and Koreatown neighborhoods

Location and Service Area

ZIP code 90072 is a PO Box-classified ZIP within the greater Los Angeles postal network. It doesn't have its own territory. Instead, it exists as a point location enclosed within ZIP 90028, the Hollywood area. The post office maintains just 46 PO Boxes, making it one of the smaller postal facilities in LA County.

The "Santa Western" Connection

The alias "Santa Western" appears in USPS records but isn't valid for mailing. This name hints at the facility's location near the intersection of two major north-south corridors: Vermont Avenue and Western Avenue. Nearly all ZIP+4 records (55 of 56) point to N Vermont Ave with UNIT designators, suggesting mail service for a specific multi-unit building or complex.

Neighborhood Context

This ZIP serves the Hollywood and Central LA neighborhoods. Los Feliz, Mid-Wilshire, and Koreatown are all within a mile. Residents in the area receive street delivery through neighboring ZIPs. The 90072 designation functions primarily for PO Box customers who want a dedicated box at this specific facility rather than using general delivery from a larger post office.

Street Name Patterns

Major Corridors Multi Unit Buildings

Two major LA thoroughfares define this ZIP, with Vermont Ave accounting for nearly all delivery points.

Nearby Areas

Hollywood Central LA Los Feliz Mid-Wilshire Wilshire Center / Koreatown

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 90072 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:51Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:0Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$0Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$0Source: CBP
# of Employees:0Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 90072 is located in Los Angeles County, California, within the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 31080) and California's 30th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 13,012,469 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 90072, 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:13,012,469Source: Census
MSA:Los Angeles-Riverside-Orange County, CASource: Census
Land Area:--Source: Census
Water Area:--Source: Census
Congressional District:30Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:135.94 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Los Angeles-Long Beach, CA PMSASource: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:0644000Source: Census
Place Name:Los Angeles city; CaliforniaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


90073 | | 90071

Schools in ZIP Code 90072


We could not locate which school district 90072 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.

Ramon C. Cortines School Of Visual And Performing Arts 450 N. Grand Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
District: Los Angeles Unified School DistrictNearby
Ednovate - Brio College Prep 350 S. Figueroa St. Ste. 100
Los Angeles, CA 90071
District: UnknownNearby
Castelar Street Elementary 840 Yale St.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
District: Los Angeles Unified School DistrictNearby
Downtown Business High 1081 W. Temple St.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
District: Los Angeles Unified School DistrictNearby
Ednovate - South La College Prep 700 Wilshire Blvd. Ste. 400
Los Angeles, CA 90017
District: UnknownNearby
Oak Crest Academy - Los Angeles 200 S Grand Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90012
District: Private SchoolNearby
Lumbini Child Development Center 505 E Third St
Los Angeles, CA 90013
District: Private SchoolNearby
Nishi Hongwanji Child Development Center 815 E 1st St
Los Angeles, CA 90012
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 90072


Kc Beauty Academy 706 East 1st Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012-4303
Type: Post Secondary
Southern California Institute Of Architecture 960 E. 3rd Street
Los Angeles, CA 90013-1822
Type: Post Secondary
The Chicago School Of Professional Psychology At Los Angeles 707 Wilshire Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90017
Type: Post Secondary
Los Angeles Community College District Office 770 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90017
Type: Post Secondary
Hussian College-Los Angeles 1201 W. 5th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90017-2019
Type: Post Secondary
Fidm-Fashion Institute Of Design & Merchandising-Los Angeles 919 S Grand Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90015-1421
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