ZIP Code 92517 in Riverside, CA

Data Last Updated: March 1, 2026
City:Riverside, California
County:Riverside County
Timezone:Pacific (GMT -08:00)
Local Time:9:42:40 AM
Population:No Population Data
Area Codes:840 / 909 / 951
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:33.9533, -117.3955
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92517 Riverside, CA - A PO Box Facility in the University District

ZIP Code 92517, Riverside

Small Town Unique ZIP No Census Data
LocationRiverside County, CA
Area0 sq mi Single Point
Delivery Points1,527 (423 businesses)
PO Boxes1,104
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 92507
Key Facts
  • This is a PO Box-only ZIP code with 1,104 boxes but no geographic territory or residential population.
  • The ZIP sits as a point location within the larger 92507 ZIP code, which handles street delivery for the surrounding area.
  • 423 business delivery points make this a commercially significant mail hub in Riverside.
  • All 230 street-type records use Chicago Avenue, the post office's physical address for PO Box Street Addressing.
  • Street delivery isn't available through 92517, but neighboring Riverside ZIP codes provide carrier routes to the area.

Facility Overview

ZIP code 92517 serves as a PO Box facility within Riverside, California. It doesn't cover a geographic territory; instead, it operates as a point location within the larger 92507 ZIP code. The post office maintains 1,104 PO Boxes and serves 423 business delivery points, making this a commercially active mail hub despite having no resident population.

PO Box Street Addressing

All mail delivery uses a single street address on Chicago Avenue with 230 unit designators. This is PO Box Street Addressing (PBSA), where customers can receive mail using the post office's street address followed by their box number as a unit. It's an alternative to the traditional "PO Box 123" format and works for shippers that won't deliver to PO Boxes.

Location and Neighborhoods

The facility sits in Riverside's University neighborhood, near UC Riverside. Nearby areas include Eastside, Grand View Place, Franklin Square, and Alta Mesa. Residents and businesses in these neighborhoods who want a Riverside 92517 mailing address can rent boxes here, though street delivery in the area comes through other Riverside ZIP codes.

Commercial Use

With 6 business establishments and 53 employees using this ZIP, 92517 functions as a mail access point rather than a residential community. There's no PO Box Only requirement here. Street delivery is available through neighboring ZIP codes, so the boxes serve by choice rather than necessity.

Street Name Patterns

Pbsa Addresses Parcel Lockers

Chicago Avenue is the post office's street address used for PO Box Street Addressing. The Smart Locker entry indicates automated package pickup.

Nearby Areas

University Eastside Grand View Place Franklin Square Alta Mesa

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 92517 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 7 business establishments, employing about 62 people with an annual payroll of $4,148,000.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:1,488Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:7Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$1,020,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$4,148,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:62Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 92517 is located in Riverside County, California, within the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 40140) and California's 39th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 4,224,851 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 92517. It covers 0 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CASource: Census
CBSA Number:40140Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:4,224,851Source: Census
MSA:Los Angeles-Riverside-Orange County, CASource: Census
Land Area:--Source: Census
Water Area:--Source: Census
Congressional District:39Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:204.4 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Riverside-San Bernardino, CA PMSASource: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:0662000Source: Census
Place Name:Riverside city; CaliforniaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


92518 | | 92516

Schools in ZIP Code 92517


We could not locate which school district 92517 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.

Pachappa Elementary 6200 Riverside Ave.
Riverside, CA 92506
District: Riverside Unified School DistrictNearby
Magnolia Elementary 3975 Maplewood Pl.
Riverside, CA 92506
District: Riverside Unified School DistrictNearby
Sierra Middle 4950 Central Ave.
Riverside, CA 92504
District: Riverside Unified School DistrictNearby
California School For The Deaf-Riverside 3044 Horace St.
Riverside, CA 92506
District: UnknownNearby
Madison Elementary 3635 Madison St.
Riverside, CA 92504
District: Riverside Unified School DistrictNearby
St Catherine Of Alexandria School 7025 Brockton Ave
Riverside, CA 92506
District: Private SchoolNearby
Growing Place 4259 Jurupa Ave
Riverside, CA 92506
District: Private SchoolNearby
Notre Dame High School 7085 Brockton Ave
Riverside, CA 92506
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 92517


Salon Success Academy-Riverside 6780 Indiana Ave. Ste #200
Riverside, CA 92506
Type: Post Secondary
Riverside City College 4800 Magnolia Avenue
Riverside, CA 92506
Type: Post Secondary
California Baptist University 8432 Magnolia Ave
Riverside, CA 92504-3297
Type: Post Secondary
Spartan College Of Aeronautics And Technology 4130 Mennes Ave
Riverside, CA 92509-8716
Type: Post Secondary
Uei College-Riverside 1860 University Avenue
Riverside, CA 92507-5344
Type: Post Secondary
University Of California-Riverside 900 University Ave
Riverside, CA 92521
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