United States Postal Service

2.5
139 reviews
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Visit your local Post Office™ at 4193 University Ave to find everything you need to send mail and ship packages. Explore our other products and services like money orders, Post Office™ boxes, passports, gift cards, and more

Location

United States Postal Service
4193 University Ave, San Diego, CA
92105, United States

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Reviews

2.5
139 reviews
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What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Customer Service

Many customers reported rude and unhelpful staff, with several instances of poor treatment and lack of assistance.

Package Handling

Numerous complaints about lost or mishandled packages, with customers expressing frustration over the lack of accountability.

Wait Times

Customers frequently mentioned long lines and slow service, particularly during busy hours.

Location Issues

The post office is located in a sketchy area, with parking difficulties and safety concerns noted by several reviewers.

Mixed Experiences

While some customers had positive interactions with specific staff members, the overall sentiment leaned towards dissatisfaction.
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    Meli Morales
    Nov 14, 2025
    5.0
    I was once allergic to the post office! I was always putting off getting things in the mail. Lately, I'm going in quite often after a job transition made me reliant on shipping ebay items for income. There have been times a whole line of people in front of me had errors or were unprepared for their transactions, and I have not seen staff handle customers with anything but patience and care. At other usps offices, I have seen people with housing or language barriers treated poorly. Not here. I have also been told by more than one person that the mail carriers at this hub are significantly more attractive than at other locations.
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    Ebony Williams
    Jul 25, 2025
    1.0
    David was so rude from the moment he greeted me. I didn’t put my address on the envelope because I hadn’t paid for it yet and he gave me an attitude like I ruined his day. I didn’t know I could write on something I didn’t pay for. Then he continued to be sassy to me when I explained I hadn’t paid for it. I waited for another woman instead of going to him and she was so sweet and kind. David needs a new job because clearly he hates people but hates himself more!
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    Timothy Morin
    Nov 23, 2024
    5.0
    Staff is great- knowlegable and friendly! Lines can be long but that's probably because of the location. Parking in the lot is very convenient!
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    Tiffany Burnett
    Jul 15, 2019
    1.0
    I really wish I could leave NEGATIVE stars. Before I could even ask my question I was told they wouldn’t ship my package because the edges weren’t flat. I send mail regularly to deployed service members, and often times the boxes will be convex at the seam because “if it fits it ships”. Not here, I didn’t even make it to the counter before an older woman yelled at me from across the store they wouldn’t be able to ship it like that. I simply told her I would go to my normal shipping location where I’ve NEVER had an issue like that. The women who work in this store need an attitude adjustment, and to stop being so nasty towards PAYING customers. Even if a customer is wrong, there is a more tactful way to communicate with them instead of yelling across the store at them, especially while other people are around. They all need to retire or get FIRED and hire more APPRECIATIVE, professional staff in this location. I will absolutely NOT go back there, and I will tell everyone in the area to stay away! City Heights already has a bad rep, the postal clerks are even awful. -5 stars from me.
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    Percellar Hoyt
    Sep 15, 2017
    2.0
    Carrier always late and constantly witholding my mail post office needs a real shake up and everybody there needs to be transfer out of the zip code

Frequently Asked Questions About United States Postal Service

Can I get a passport application at this Post Office?

Yes, Thousands of Post Offices™ accept first-time passport applications for the U.S. Department of State. Most of those locations can also take your passport photo. Please complete and print your passport application form before you apply.

Is an appointment needed for passport services?

Most Post Offices that offer passport services have set hours, and you'll need to schedule an appointment using our online scheduler. We also offer limited Passport walk-in hours at select locations.