ZIP Code 90224 in Compton, CA

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:Compton, California
City Alias:Rancho Dominguez, Rncho Domingz
County:Los Angeles County
Timezone:Pacific (GMT -08:00)
Local Time:9:33:11 AM
Population:No Population Data
Area Codes:310 / 323 / 424 / 562 / 738
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:33.8959, -118.2192
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90224 Compton, CA - South Santa Fe Avenue Commercial Corridor

ZIP Code 90224, Compton

Small Town Unique ZIP No Census Data
LocationLos Angeles County, CA
Area0 sq mi Single Point
Delivery Points538 (97 businesses)
PO Boxes441
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 90221
Key Facts
  • This PO Box ZIP has zero residential population because it serves a commercial corridor rather than a neighborhood
  • The post office maintains 441 PO Boxes and serves 97 business delivery points on South Santa Fe Avenue
  • All 152 ZIP+4 records point to a single street address with UNIT designators, indicating a multi-tenant commercial facility
  • Both Compton and Rancho Dominguez are valid city names for mailing to this ZIP code
  • The ZIP exists as a point location within the larger 90221 ZIP territory

A Commercial PO Box ZIP

ZIP 90224 isn't a neighborhood. It's a PO Box ZIP serving a commercial corridor on South Santa Fe Avenue in the Compton and Rancho Dominguez area of Los Angeles County. The ZIP exists as a point location within the larger 90221 territory, with no residential population counted by the Census.

Commercial Mail Services

The post office maintains 441 PO Boxes and serves 97 business delivery points. All 152 ZIP+4 street records point to a single address block on S Santa Fe Ave, with UNIT designators indicating multi-tenant commercial space. This is likely a large commercial facility or office complex rather than a traditional community post office.

Mailing to 90224

Mail to 90224 can use either Compton or Rancho Dominguez as the city name. The Rancho Dominguez alias was added in 2005, recognizing the industrial area's distinct identity from residential Compton. This isn't a PO Box Only Zone, so street delivery is available. But businesses and organizations here use PO Boxes for the permanence they provide in a leased commercial environment.

Location Context

Nearby neighborhoods include Willowbrook and Lynwood (both 0.7 miles away), along with Paramount, Watts, and West Compton within a 2-mile radius. The location sits in the industrial heart of South Los Angeles, where rail lines and warehouses have shaped development since the early 20th century.

Street Name Patterns

Commercial Corridor Single Location

All delivery records point to South Santa Fe Avenue, a commercial street with multi-tenant buildings using UNIT designators.

Nearby Areas

Willowbrook Lynwood Paramount Watts West Compton

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 90224 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 4 business establishments, employing about 160 people with an annual payroll of $15,038,000.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:508Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:4Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$3,596,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$15,038,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:160Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 90224 is located in Los Angeles County, California, within the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 31080) and California's 43rd Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 90224, 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:43Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:72.03 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Los Angeles-Long Beach, CA PMSASource: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:0615044Source: Census
Place Name:Compton city; CaliforniaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


90230 | | 90223

Schools in ZIP Code 90224


We could not locate which school district 90224 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.

Lifeline Education Charter 225 South Santa Fe Ave.
Compton, CA 90221
District: UnknownNearby
Bridges Preparatory Academy 400 South Santa Fe Ave.
Compton, CA 90221
District: UnknownNearby
Compton Virtual Academy 2300 West Caldwell St.
Compton, CA 90220
District: Compton Unified School DistrictNearby
Mayo Elementary 915 North Mayo Ave.
Compton, CA 90221
District: Compton Unified School DistrictNearby
Compton Step 417 West Alondra Blvd.
Compton, CA 90220
District: Compton Unified School DistrictNearby
Our Lady Of Victory School 601 E Palmer St
Compton, CA 90221
District: Private SchoolNearby
Optimal Christian Academy 1300 E Palmer St
Compton, CA 90221
District: Private SchoolNearby
Epiphany Academy Nonpublic School 302 N Long Beach Blvd
Compton, CA 90221
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 90224


Compton College 1111 East Artesia Blvd.
Compton, CA 90221-5393
Type: Post Secondary
Charles R Drew University Of Medicine And Science 1731 E 120th St
Los Angeles, CA 90059
Type: Post Secondary
California State University-Dominguez Hills 1000 E Victoria St
Carson, CA 90747-0005
Type: Post Secondary
Uei College-Gardena 661 West Redondo Beach Boulevard
Gardena, CA 90247-4201
Type: Post Secondary
Healthcare Career College 8527 Alondra Blvd, #174
Paramount, CA 90723-5258
Type: Post Secondary
Victory Career College 455 E.carson Plaza Drive. Suite C
Carson, CA 90746
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