ZIP Code 92176 in San Diego, CA

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:San Diego, California
County:San Diego County
Timezone:Pacific (GMT -08:00)
Local Time:9:40:25 AM
Population:No Population Data
Area Codes:619 / 858
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:32.7154, -117.1565
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92176 San Diego, CA - Adams Avenue Post Office

ZIP Code 92176, San Diego

Small Town Unique ZIP No Census Data
LocationSan Diego County, CA
Area0 sq mi Single Point
Delivery Points898 (245 businesses)
PO Boxes653
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 92116
Key Facts
  • This ZIP has zero residential population and serves as a post office facility location rather than a residential area
  • The post office maintains 653 PO Boxes and 245 business delivery points for the Mid-City area
  • Adams Avenue is the only street in the ZIP+4 records, appearing 60 times with unit designators, indicating a single building location
  • This ZIP is geographically contained within ZIP 92116, which handles residential delivery for the surrounding neighborhoods
  • Street delivery is available but limited to one city carrier route, while PO Box service is the primary mail function

What This ZIP Serves

ZIP Code 92176 serves a post office location on Adams Avenue in San Diego's Mid-City area, specifically in the Adams North neighborhood. This isn't a residential ZIP. Zero people live within its boundaries. Instead, it's a mail service point with 653 PO Boxes serving local residents and 245 business delivery points.

Location and Structure

The post office sits within ZIP 92116, which provides the actual residential delivery for the surrounding area. Adams Avenue is the only street in this ZIP's records, appearing 60 times with unit designators. That pattern suggests a single building location where the post office operates, possibly with suites or units receiving business mail.

Commercial Function

With 12 business establishments and 68 employees tied to this ZIP, it functions as a commercial mail hub rather than a residential community. Nearby neighborhoods include Normal Heights, Adams Avenue Park, and the broader Mid-City and Western San Diego areas. Street delivery exists here through one city carrier route, but the 653 PO Boxes show that box service is the primary function.

Street Name Patterns

Single Location Unit Designators

Only one street appears in records: Adams Avenue with unit designators, indicating a single building housing the post office.

Nearby Areas

Adams North Mid-City Normal Heights Adams Avenue Park Western San Diego

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 92176 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 11 business establishments, employing about 47 people with an annual payroll of $1,501,000.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:897Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:11Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$284,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$1,501,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:47Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 92176 is located in San Diego County, California, within the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 41740) and California's 51st Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 3,095,313 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 92176. 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:51Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:4791.61 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:0666000Source: Census
Place Name:San Diego city; CaliforniaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


92177 | | 92175

Schools in ZIP Code 92176


We could not locate which school district 92176 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 High 1405 Park Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92101
District: San Diego City Unified School DistrictNearby
King-Chavez Community High 201 A St.
San Diego, CA 92101
District: UnknownNearby
E3 Civic High 395 11th Ave. 6th Fl.
San Diego, CA 92101
District: UnknownNearby
Lat Online School 1041 Market St Ste 165
San Diego, CA 92101
District: Private SchoolNearby
Our Ladys 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

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 92176


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
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.

  1. U.S. Postal Service [Last Updated: 2/1/2026], https://www.usps.com
  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