ZIP Code 91023 in Mount Wilson, CA

Data Last Updated: March 1, 2026
City:Mount Wilson, California
County:Los Angeles County
Timezone:Pacific (GMT -08:00)
Local Time:9:35:17 AM
Population:No Population Data
Area Code:626
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:34.2267, -118.0655
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91023 Mount Wilson, CA - Mountain Observatory Community

ZIP Code 91023, Mount Wilson

Small Town No Census Data
LocationLos Angeles County, CA
Area4.5 sq mi
Delivery Points10 (10 apartments)
PO Boxes0 No PO Boxes
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Key Facts
  • This ZIP code is classified as PO Box with rural carrier delivery but maintains zero PO Boxes
  • With zero population recorded by Census, this serves as a facility designation rather than a residential community
  • Only one street exists in this ZIP: Video Road with 12 unit-based delivery points
  • The 4.46 square mile territory covers mountain terrain at approximately 5,700 feet elevation
  • Nearby communities Arcadia and Pasadena are within 3-4 miles and provide residential postal services

Community Overview

Mount Wilson occupies 4.46 square miles in the San Gabriel Mountains of Los Angeles County, California. This ZIP serves a small mountain community at approximately 5,700 feet elevation, home to the historic Mount Wilson Observatory. With zero recorded population in Census data, this ZIP functions primarily as a service designation for a specialized location rather than a residential community.

Postal Services

Mail delivery follows a rural carrier route serving Video Road, the only street in this ZIP. The 12 delivery records indicate units rather than traditional street addresses, suggesting institutional or facility-based delivery. The post office maintains no PO Boxes here. This isn't a PO Box Only Zone, and nearby communities like Arcadia (3.1 miles away) and Pasadena (3.4 miles) provide standard postal services for the broader region.

Observatory and Scientific Facilities

Mount Wilson's postal designation supports the observatory complex and related scientific facilities. The location has been a center for astronomical research since 1904, when the Mount Wilson Observatory was established. Video Road likely serves the broadcast transmission facilities that share the mountain peak with the observatory.

Street Name Patterns

Facility Based Unit Delivery

Single street with unit-based delivery suggests institutional or broadcast facility service.

Nearby Areas

Arcadia East Central Altadena Monrovia Sierra Madre

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 91023 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available. USPS data shows 10 residential mailboxes and 0 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:10Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:10Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:10Source: 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 91023 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 91023, 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:--Source: Census
Place Name:--Source: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


91024 | | 91021

Schools in ZIP Code 91023


We could not locate which school district 91023 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.

Aveson School Of Leaders 1919 East Pinecrest Dr.
Altadena, CA 91001
District: UnknownNearby
Don Benito Fundamental 3700 Denair St.
Pasadena, CA 91107
District: Pasadena Unified School DistrictNearby
Pasadena Rosebud Academy 3544 North Canon Blvd.
Altadena, CA 91001
District: UnknownNearby
Sierra Madre Elementary 141 West Highland Ave.
Sierra Madre, CA 91024
District: Pasadena Unified School DistrictNearby
Sierra Madre Middle 160 North Canon Ave.
Sierra Madre, CA 91024
District: Pasadena Unified School DistrictNearby
High Point Academy 1720 Kinneloa Canyon Rd
Pasadena, CA 91107
District: Private SchoolNearby
St Rita School 322 N Baldwin Ave
Sierra Madre, CA 91024
District: Private SchoolNearby
Alverno Heights Academy 200 N Michillinda Ave
Sierra Madre, CA 91024
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 91023


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
Pasadena City College 1570 E Colorado Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91106-2003
Type: Post Secondary
California College Of Music 42 South Catalina Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91106-2403
Type: Post Secondary
Paul Mitchell The School-Pasadena 825 E Green Street
Pasadena, CA 91101
Type: Post Secondary
Providence Christian College 464 E Walnut St
Pasadena, CA 91101
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 March 1, 2026.

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  2. ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 3/1/2026], 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: 3/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov