ZIP Code 02472: Watertown, MA
Watertown in Middlesex County, Massachusetts uses ZIP code 02472. Its reference point is at latitude 42.37 and longitude -71.1773 (42°22'12.0"N 71°10'38.3"W).
Location Overview of ZIP Code 02472
Watertown has 6 ZIP codes in our directory, and Middlesex County has 138.
Massachusetts has 761 ZIP codes listed in total.
The nearest listed ZIP code is 02172 in Watertown, about 0.2 mi to the north.
| ZIP code | 02472 |
|---|---|
| Place | Watertown |
| County | Middlesex County |
| State | Massachusetts |
| Country | United States |
| Latitude | 42.37 |
| Longitude | -71.1773 |
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Map of ZIP Code 02472
Map centred on 42.37, -71.1773. The pin marks the ZIP code's reference point, not its boundary.
Photos of Watertown, Massachusetts
Video: Watertown, Massachusetts
Watertown MA | 4K HDR Scenic Driving Tour | Exploring Boston’s Historic Neighboring Town — by Boston Streets & Highways | 4K Scenic Drives · Watch on YouTube
ZIP Codes Near 02472
These 13 ZIP codes have the closest reference points to 02472, measured in a straight line.
Nearby Cities and Towns
The closest places to ZIP code 02472, measured in a straight line from its reference point. Road distances will be longer.
- North Waltham – 1.5 mi west
- Brighton – 1.9 mi southeast
- Newtonville – 2.0 mi southwest
- Cambridge – 2.2 mi northwest
- Newton Center – 2.5 mi south
- Allston – 2.5 mi southeast
- West Newton – 2.9 mi southwest
- Arlington – 3.4 mi north
- Chestnut Hill – 3.6 mi south
- Auburndale – 3.9 mi southwest
- Somerville – 3.9 mi east
- Newton Highlands – 4.0 mi southwest
Schools Near Watertown
School places are usually allocated by home address, so families living around ZIP code 02472 should confirm their catchment school with the local education authority for Watertown, Middlesex County.
Looking at nearby areas such as Newton, North Waltham and Brighton 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 Watertown are easiest to find on the map above or with the searches below, which are centred on ZIP code 02472.
Hospitals and Healthcare
Hospitals, clinics and pharmacies serving Watertown can be found with the searches below. In an emergency in the United States, call 911.
Residents may also use facilities in nearby Newton, North Waltham and Brighton.
Shopping and Dining in Watertown
Restaurants, supermarkets and shopping centres in and around Watertown 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 Watertown, Massachusetts can be found with the searches below.
For local history, try the archives of Middlesex County along with the name Watertown.
Roads, Rivers and Lakes
From ZIP code 02472, Newton lies about 1.3 mi to the southwest, North Waltham lies about 1.5 mi to the west, Brighton lies about 1.9 mi to the southeast, Newtonville lies about 2.0 mi to the southwest and Newton Center lies about 2.5 mi to the south in a straight line. Use the directions link for routes and road names.
Rivers, lakes and coastline near Watertown show up on the map above, or you can search for them directly.
Frequently Asked Questions About ZIP Code 02472
Photo & Video Credits
- Photo 1 (“WatertownMA CommonStreetCemetery3”): Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 2 (“Deluxe Town Diner”): Dale Cruse, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 3 (“Native American Flute, Block Comparison”): ClintGoss, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Video: “Watertown MA | 4K HDR Scenic Driving Tour | Exploring Boston’s Historic Neighboring Town” by Boston Streets & Highways | 4K Scenic Drives , embedded from YouTube. All rights belong to the creator.
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