ZIP Code 92521 in Riverside, CA

Data Last Updated: January 1, 2026
City:Riverside, California
Names to Avoid:
Univ Of Ca Riverside
County:Riverside County
Timezone:Pacific (GMT -08:00)
Local Time:10:24:22 PM
Population:40 [See All]
Area Codes:840 / 909 / 951
Classification:Unique [Company/Government]
Coordinates:33.9750, -117.3316
Land Area:0.715 sq mi
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92521 - University of CA Riverside

Riverside, CA | Riverside County | University

University of CA Riverside

Entity TypeUniversity
LocationRiverside, CA
CountyRiverside
FacilityPost Office
Coordinates33.9750, -117.3318
CoverageSingle point (Coordinates mark the primary delivery location)
Key Facts
  • Exclusive ZIP dedicated to campus mail
  • Mail processed at dedicated Post Office
  • Home to University of California Riverside
  • Mail serves 11 business establishments employing around 71 people
  • Located in the Riverside - San Bernardino, CA metro area
Entity Type
University
Facility
Post Office
Neighborhood
University
Buildings
1

About ZIP Code 92521

The University of California, Riverside operates under dedicated ZIP code 92521 in Riverside County, California. UCR's origins trace to 1907 when the UC Regents established the Citrus Experiment Station on Mount Rubidoux. The undergraduate College of Letters and Science opened on February 15, 1954, with 127 students and 65 faculty members. Today enrollment exceeds 26,000 students across a 1,900-acre main campus. In 2013, UCR opened the first new research-based public medical school in California in 40 years.

The 2020 Census counted 40 residents with a median age of 19.6 years in this small designated area within the University neighborhood. Postal records identify 2 delivery points on University Avenue. Business pattern data shows 71 employees. This unique postal designation has served the university for more than two decades. Riverside is the valid mailing city.

Census Data
Population:40
Median Age:19.6
Housing Units:11
Business Data
Establishments:11
Employment:71

Named Buildings

Buildings registered in the USPS ZIP+4 database with designated codes for direct mail delivery.

University of California Riverside on University

Address Format

[Recipient Name]
[Street Address]
RIVERSIDE, CA 92521
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 92521 has 40 residents and 11 households (average 3.64 persons per household). The median age is 19.6 years, significantly younger than the state (37.5) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 45.0% male and 55.0% female, which is lower than the state male share (49.4%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are Hispanic or Latino (50.0%) and Asian (35.0%, much higher than the state average of 15.4% and well above the national average of 6.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 50.0%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%), and Asian share is much higher than both the state (15.4%) and national averages (6.0%) and Other / Two or More Races share is much higher than the national average (8.4%).

Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship

Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:40Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:0Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:0Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:55.9 people per sq mile
Average Income:$0Source: Census ACS
Households:11Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$0Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:3.64Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:4.67Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--0000000000000
Decennial Census0------------------40------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 19.6

Male Median Age: 20

Female Median Age: 19.3

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male000980100000000000
Female1001440002001000000
Total10023120102001000000
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:36.12%
Black:00%
Hispanic:*2040.82%
Asian:1428.57%
American Indian:00%
Hawaiian:12.04%
Other:1122.45%
Total:49100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:1845.00%20.0 years
Females:2255.00%19.3 years
Total:40100%19.6 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:00%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:00%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:00%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:00%
Total Population:0100%
Total Native Population:00%
Total Foreign-born Population:00%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 92521 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 11 business establishments, employing about 106 people with an annual payroll of $2,320,000.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:0Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:11Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$703,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$2,320,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:106Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 92521 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 4,637,725 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 92521. It covers 0.715 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.004 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CASource: Census
CBSA Number:40140Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:4,637,725Source: Census
MSA:Los Angeles-Riverside-Orange County, CASource: Census
Land Area:0.715 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.004 sq miSource: 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


92522 | | 92519

Schools in ZIP Code 92521


We could not locate which school district 92521 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.

Reach Leadership Steam Academy 3422 Rustin Ave.
Riverside, CA 92507
District: UnknownNearby
Highland Elementary 700 Highlander Dr.
Riverside, CA 92507
District: Riverside Unified School DistrictNearby
University Heights Middle 1155 Massachusetts Ave.
Riverside, CA 92507
District: Riverside Unified School DistrictNearby
John W. North High 1550 W. Third St.
Riverside, CA 92507
District: Riverside Unified School DistrictNearby
Riverside Stem Academy 4466 Mt.vernon Ave.
Riverside, CA 92507
District: Riverside Unified School DistrictNearby
Islamic Academy Of Riverside 1038 W Linden St # B
Riverside, CA 92507
District: Private SchoolNearby
Uc Riverside Child Development Center 3333 Watkins Dr
Riverside, CA 92507
District: Private SchoolNearby
Immanuel Lutheran Schools 5455 Alessandro Blvd
Riverside, CA 92506
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 92521


University Of California-Riverside 900 University Ave
Riverside, CA 92521
Type: Post Secondary
Uei College-Riverside 1860 University Avenue
Riverside, CA 92507-5344
Type: Post Secondary
Intercoast Colleges-Riverside 1989 Atlanta Ave
Riverside, CA 92507
Type: Post Secondary
California Technical Academy 1285 Columbia Ave
Riverside, CA 92507
Type: Post Secondary
Riverside City College 4800 Magnolia Avenue
Riverside, CA 92506
Type: Post Secondary
Platt College-Riverside 6465 Sycamore Canyon Blvd Ste 100
Riverside, CA 92507
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 January 1, 2026.

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    • 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]
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  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
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