ZIP Code 92143 in San Ysidro, CA

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:San Ysidro, California
City Alias:San Diego
County:San Diego County
Timezone:Pacific (GMT -08:00)
Local Time:6:25:41 PM
Population:No Population Data
Area Codes:619 / 858
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:32.7154, -117.1565
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92143 - San Ysidro, CA

ZIP Code 92143, San Ysidro

Small Town Unique ZIP No Census Data
LocationSan Diego County, CA
Area0 sq mi Single Point
Delivery Points2,951 (254 businesses)
PO Boxes2,697
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 92173
Key Facts
  • This ZIP code is classified as PO Box only, but operates as a branch facility within the larger 92173 ZIP code that provides street delivery
  • The post office maintains 2,697 PO Boxes serving the San Ysidro border community at the US-Mexico boundary
  • Mail can be addressed using either San Ysidro or San Diego as the city name
  • With 254 business delivery points and only one street address pattern, this facility specializes in PO Box services rather than residential delivery
  • San Ysidro sits adjacent to Tijuana at the busiest land border crossing in the Western Hemisphere

PO Box Facility at the Border

ZIP code 92143 serves as a dedicated PO Box facility for the San Ysidro community in southern San Diego County. Located just north of the busiest land border crossing in the Western Hemisphere, this branch post office maintains 2,697 PO Boxes and 254 business delivery points. The facility operates within the larger 92173 ZIP code area, providing specialized mail services for border residents and businesses.

Border Community Context

San Ysidro sits directly adjacent to Tijuana, Mexico, with millions of border crossings annually. The post office serves households and businesses in neighborhoods including San Ysidro proper, Tijuana River Valley, and nearby subdivisions like Verbena and Casitas De Las Florecitas. Mail addressed to either "San Ysidro" or "San Diego" is accepted for delivery to this ZIP code.

PO Box Services

The PO Box service here isn't a necessity. Street delivery is available throughout the community via the standard 92173 ZIP code. However, many residents and businesses choose PO Boxes for convenience, security, or to maintain a consistent mailing address. The facility supports 6 business establishments employing 89 workers, with 254 business delivery points reflecting the commercial activity in this border community.

Mailing Information

All street delivery associated with this ZIP uses W San Ysidro Blvd, the main commercial corridor running through the community. The single-street pattern indicates this is a specialized facility rather than a full-service post office covering residential routes. For most residential delivery needs, San Ysidro residents use the 92173 ZIP code.

Street Name Patterns

Single Commercial Corridor

Only one street address pattern exists, indicating a specialized PO Box facility rather than comprehensive delivery coverage.

Nearby Areas

Southern San Diego San Ysidro Tijuana River Valley Verbena Casitas De Las Florecitas

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 92143 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 5 business establishments, employing about 85 people with an annual payroll of $1,951,000.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:2,562Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:5Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$588,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$1,951,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:85Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 92143 is located in San Diego County, California, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and California's 52nd Congressional District. This area has a population of 3,095,313 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 92143. It covers 0 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

CBSA Name:--Source: Census
CBSA Number:--Source: Census
CBSA Type:--Source: 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:--Source: Census
Place Name:--Source: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


92145 | | 92142

Schools in ZIP Code 92143


We could not locate which school district 92143 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.

Urban Discovery Academy Charter 840 14th St.
San Diego, CA 92101
District: UnknownNearby
East Village Middle College High 1313 Park Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92101
District: San Diego City Unified School DistrictNearby
San Diego International Studies 1405 Park Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92101
District: San Diego City Unified School DistrictNearby
San Diego Business/Leadership 1405 Park Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92101
District: San Diego City Unified School DistrictNearby
San Diego Science And Technology 1405 Park Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92101
District: San Diego City Unified School DistrictNearby
Our Lady's School 650 24th St
San Diego, CA 92102
District: Private SchoolNearby
Montessori School Of San Diego 1323 W Spruce St
San Diego, CA 92103
District: Private SchoolNearby
Community Transition Academy 625 Pennsylvania Ave
San Diego, CA 92103
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 92143


Thomas Jefferson School Of Law 701 B Street - Suite 110
San Diego, CA 92101
Type: Post Secondary
Newschool Of Architecture And Design 1249 F St
San Diego, CA 92101
Type: Post Secondary
San Diego City College 1313 Park Boulevard
San Diego, CA 92101-4787
Type: Post Secondary
Associated Barber College Of San Diego 1333 5th Avenue
San Diego, CA 92101-4210
Type: Post Secondary
Paul Mitchell The School-San Diego 410 A Street
San Diego, CA 92101
Type: Post Secondary
San Diego Global Knowledge University 1095 K Street, Suite B
San Diego, CA 92101-7446
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