ZIP Code 91951 in National City, CA

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:National City, California
County:San Diego County
Timezone:Pacific (GMT -08:00)
Local Time:9:38:42 AM
Population:No Population Data
Area Codes:619 / 858
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:32.6784, -117.0986
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91951 National City, CA - PO Box Service Point

ZIP Code 91951, National City

Small Town Unique ZIP No Census Data
LocationSan Diego County, CA
Area0 sq mi Single Point
Delivery Points1,175 (160 businesses)
PO Boxes1,015
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 91950
Key Facts
  • This is a PO Box-only ZIP located inside the larger 91950 ZIP that provides street delivery to National City
  • The post office maintains 1,015 PO Boxes and serves 160 businesses at this location
  • National City is part of the San Diego metropolitan area in San Diego County, California
  • Street delivery is available throughout National City, so PO Box use here is optional rather than required
  • The post office is located on E 16th Street in the heart of National City

Community Overview

ZIP code 91951 serves as a dedicated PO Box facility within National City, California, part of the greater San Diego metropolitan area. This isn't a standalone community with its own territory. It's a point location enclosed entirely within ZIP 91950, which handles the residential and commercial street delivery for National City. The post office at this location maintains 1,015 PO Boxes and serves 160 businesses.

Location and Neighbors

National City sits between San Diego to the north and Chula Vista to the south, making it a densely populated urban corridor. The single street address associated with this ZIP (E 16th St) is the post office's physical location. Residents who prefer PO Box service over street delivery can rent boxes here, though street delivery is available throughout National City via the neighboring 91950 ZIP. Nearby neighborhoods include Shelltown, Barrio Logan, and Southeastern San Diego, all within about a mile of this post office.

Mailing Information

Mail addressed to 91951 goes exclusively to PO Box holders. For street delivery in National City, use ZIP 91950 instead.

Street Name Patterns

Urban Grid

Only one street appears in this ZIP, which is the post office's physical address on E 16th Street.

Nearby Areas

National City North Chula Vista Shelltown Southeastern San Diego Barrio Logan

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 91951 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 6 business establishments, employing about 96 people with an annual payroll of $3,320,000.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:5,957Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:6Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$722,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$3,320,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:96Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 91951 is located in San Diego County, California, within the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 41740) and California's 52nd Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 3,095,313 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 91951. It covers 0 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

CBSA Name:San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CASource: Census
CBSA Number:41740Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:3,095,313Source: Census
MSA:San Diego, CA MSASource: Census
Land Area:--Source: Census
Water Area:--Source: Census
Congressional District:52Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:267 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:0650398Source: Census
Place Name:National City city; CaliforniaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


91962 | | 91950

Schools in ZIP Code 91951


We could not locate which school district 91951 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.

Central Elementary 933 E Ave.
National City, CA 91950
District: National Elementary School DistrictNearby
Integrity Charter 701 National City Blvd.
National City, CA 91950
District: UnknownNearby
National School District Preschool 1500 North Ave.
National City, CA 91950
District: National Elementary School DistrictNearby
John A. Otis Elementary 621 East 18th St.
National City, CA 91950
District: National Elementary School DistrictNearby
National City Middle 1701 D Ave.
National City, CA 91950
District: Sweetwater Union High School DistrictNearby
Cristo Rey San Diego High School 1228 S 38th St
San Diego, CA 92113
District: Private SchoolNearby
St Rita's School 5165 Imperial Ave
San Diego, CA 92114
District: Private SchoolNearby
South Bay Christian Academy 395 D St
Chula Vista, CA 91910
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 91951


The Nurse Academy 2345 East 8th Street
National City, CA 91950-2964
Type: Post Secondary
Columbia College - Naval Base San Diego 3975 Norman Scott Road Building 3280, Room B103
San Diego, CA 92136-5588
Type: Post Secondary
California Institute Of Arts & Technology-National City 401 Mile Of Cars Way Suite 100
National City, CA 91950-6610
Type: Post Secondary
Concorde Career College-San Diego 4393 Imperial Avenue, Suite 100
San Diego, CA 92113-1964
Type: Post Secondary
Riggins Urban Barber College 220 Euclid Avenue Ste 120
San Diego, CA 92114-3618
Type: Post Secondary
Cet-San Diego 4153 Market Street
San Diego, CA 92102
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