ZIP Code 02138: Cambridge, MA
ZIP code 02138 is assigned to Cambridge in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Its reference point is at latitude 42.377 and longitude -71.1256 (42°22'37.2"N 71°07'32.2"W).
Location Overview of ZIP Code 02138
Cambridge has 7 ZIP codes in our directory, and Middlesex County has 138.
Massachusetts has 761 ZIP codes listed in total.
The nearest listed ZIP code is 02140 in Cambridge, about 1.2 mi to the north.
| ZIP code | 02138 |
|---|---|
| Place | Cambridge |
| County | Middlesex County |
| State | Massachusetts |
| Country | United States |
| Latitude | 42.377 |
| Longitude | -71.1256 |
Map of ZIP Code 02138
Map centred on 42.377, -71.1256. The pin marks the ZIP code's reference point, not its boundary.
Photos of Cambridge, Massachusetts
Video: Cambridge, Massachusetts
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ZIP Codes Near 02138
These 16 ZIP codes have the closest reference points to 02138, measured in a straight line.
Nearby Cities and Towns
The closest places to ZIP code 02138, measured in a straight line from its reference point. Road distances will be longer.
- Somerville – 1.4 mi northeast
- Allston – 1.7 mi south
- Brighton – 2.6 mi southwest
- East Boston – 2.8 mi southeast
- Charlestown – 3.2 mi east
- Arlington – 3.5 mi northwest
- Brookline – 3.6 mi south
- Newton Center – 4.2 mi southwest
- North Waltham – 4.2 mi west
- Everett – 4.5 mi northeast
- Jamaica Plain – 4.5 mi south
- Chestnut Hill – 4.5 mi southwest
Schools Near Cambridge
If you are moving to ZIP code 02138, check with the education authority that serves Cambridge, Middlesex County which schools cover your street address.
Looking at nearby areas such as Somerville, Allston and Brookline widens the choice of state, private and international schools. The links below open live Google Maps results centred on this location.
Parks and Outdoor Recreation
Use the map above to explore green space around Cambridge, then zoom out to find larger parks, trails and nature areas in the wider Massachusetts area.
Hospitals and Healthcare
Hospitals, clinics and pharmacies serving Cambridge can be found with the searches below. In an emergency in the United States, call 911.
Residents may also use facilities in nearby Somerville, Allston and Brookline.
Shopping and Dining in Cambridge
For places to eat and shop near ZIP code 02138, the searches below show up-to-date listings around this location.
Libraries and Historical Places
Public libraries, museums and historic sites near Cambridge, Massachusetts can be found with the searches below.
For local history, try the archives of Middlesex County along with the name Cambridge.
Roads, Rivers and Lakes
From ZIP code 02138, Somerville lies about 1.2 mi to the east, Allston lies about 1.7 mi to the south, Brookline lies about 2.3 mi to the south, Boston lies about 2.4 mi to the southeast and Brighton lies about 2.6 mi to the southwest in a straight line. Use the directions link for routes and road names.
Rivers, lakes and coastline near Cambridge show up on the map above, or you can search for them directly.
Frequently Asked Questions About ZIP Code 02138
Photo & Video Credits
- Photo 1 (“Longfellow National Historic Site-319”): Elisa.rolle, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 2 (“675massave”): Cindah at English Wikipedia, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 3 (“Kendall Sq., Cambridge, MA - panoramio”): PennyLennox, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 4 (“Addressing the MIT Sloan Fellows, Harvard National Security Fellows, ISC Boston All Hands, Boston Globe Editorial Board…”): USCG Press, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 5 (“Cambridge - Henry Vassall House (4720332237)”): Roger W from Sarasota, Florida, U.S.A., CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Video: “Top 10 Best Things to Do in Cambridge, Massachusetts - Travel Guide 2025” by DoTravel, embedded from YouTube. All rights belong to the creator.
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