Staff Reports

EASTVALE– Congressman Ken Calvert announced recently that he has moved forward with legislation that will require the Postal Service to establish a unique ZIP code for the city of Eastvale.  The bill is H.R. 4634 and that is its sole and only focus.  Legislative staff has had preliminary conversations with the committee of jurisdiction and they have been receptive to the legislation.

Eastvale residents have been sharing ZIP codes with residents from Corona and Mira Loma for several years.  Eastvale requested a ZIP code change in April 2011 that was denied, U.S. Postal Service spokesman Richard Maher said.  Calvert’s office has contacted the U.S. Postal Service several times on behalf of Eastvale but has been told that financial considerations play into establishing a new ZIP code.

“The fiscal challenges at the Postal Service seem to dissuade them from taking any action to address Eastvale’s ZIP code issue,” Jason Gagnon, Congressman Calvert’s communication director says.

“I continue to hear from Eastvale residents and business owners who are frustrated by the fact that the city does not have its own, unique ZIP code,” Calvert said in a statement. “It shouldn’t take an act of Congress for an incorporated city of Eastvale’s size to get its own ZIP code – but if it does, then I’m happy to lead that charge.”

“As it stands now, people think we’re part of Corona or Mira Loma,” Eastvale Mayor Ike Bootsma said. “There are even people who live in Eastvale who think we’re part of Corona or Mira Loma. “Having our own ZIP code gives an identity to the city.”

Congressman Calvert is attempting to schedule a meeting with the Postal Service District Manager for this region.  On the agenda for that meeting will be the issue of the outdated route study for the Eastvale area as well as the ZIP code issue to explore any solution that may avoid the need for legislation.