Three officials from Eastvale, California, traveled to Washington, D.C. as part of a 24-city delegation to advocate for the city to have its own zip code. Mayor Mike McMinn, Councilmember Christian Dinco, and Economic Development Manager Alexander Fung met with members of Congress and senators to discuss the ongoing issue that has affected Eastvale since it became an incorporated city in 2010.
Eastvale currently shares zip codes with several neighboring cities—Mira Loma, Jurupa Valley, Corona, and Chino—which has led to mail being misdelivered. According to a statement on the city’s website, this situation has caused persistent problems for residents and businesses.
“Eastvale residents and businesses deserve a ZIP code that reflects the community they live and work in,” McMinn said in the statement. “Outdated ZIP code boundaries create confusion for first responders, delay important deliveries, and divert critical revenue away from our city.”
In July, the U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation sponsored by Representatives Ken Calvert (R-Corona) and Norma Torres (D-Ontario) that would grant Eastvale its own zip code. The bill is still awaiting consideration in the Senate.
