ZIP Code 02142: Cambridge, MA
Cambridge in Middlesex County, Massachusetts uses ZIP code 02142. Its reference point is at latitude 42.362 and longitude -71.083 (42°21'43.2"N 71°04'58.8"W).
Location Overview of ZIP Code 02142
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 02141 in Cambridge, about 0.5 mi to the north.
| ZIP code | 02142 |
|---|---|
| Place | Cambridge |
| County | Middlesex County |
| State | Massachusetts |
| Country | United States |
| Latitude | 42.362 |
| Longitude | -71.083 |
Map of ZIP Code 02142
Map centred on 42.362, -71.083. The pin marks the ZIP code's reference point, not its boundary.
Photos of Cambridge, Massachusetts
Video: Cambridge, Massachusetts
Top 10 Best Things to Do in Cambridge, Massachusetts - Travel Guide 2025 — by DoTravel · Watch on YouTube
ZIP Codes Near 02142
These 16 ZIP codes have the closest reference points to 02142, measured in a straight line.
Nearby Cities and Towns
The closest places to ZIP code 02142, measured in a straight line from its reference point. Road distances will be longer.
- East Boston – 1.1 mi south
- Charlestown – 1.5 mi northeast
- Somerville – 2.3 mi northwest
- Allston – 2.6 mi west
- Brookline – 3.0 mi southwest
- Chelsea – 3.5 mi northeast
- Jamaica Plain – 3.7 mi southwest
- Everett – 3.8 mi northeast
- Brighton – 3.9 mi west
- Boston – 4.1 mi east
- Malden – 4.8 mi north
- Chestnut Hill – 5.2 mi southwest
Schools Near Cambridge
School places are usually allocated by home address, so families living around ZIP code 02142 should confirm their catchment school with the local education authority for Cambridge, Middlesex County.
Looking at nearby areas such as Boston, East Boston and Charlestown 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
Parks, playgrounds and walking trails around Cambridge are easiest to find on the map above or with the searches below, which are centred on ZIP code 02142.
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 Boston, East Boston and Charlestown.
Shopping and Dining in Cambridge
Restaurants, supermarkets and shopping centres in and around Cambridge are listed in the Google Maps searches below, with current opening hours and reviews.
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 02142, Boston lies about 0.7 mi to the southeast, East Boston lies about 1.1 mi to the south, Charlestown lies about 1.5 mi to the northeast, Somerville lies about 2.3 mi to the northwest and Allston lies about 2.6 mi to the west 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 02142
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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