ZIP Code 20242: Washington, DC
Washington in District of Columbia, District of Columbia uses ZIP code 20242. Its reference point is at latitude 38.8678 and longitude -77.0289 (38°52'04.1"N 77°01'44.0"W).
Location Overview of ZIP Code 20242
Washington has 301 ZIP codes in our directory, and District of Columbia has 278.
District of Columbia has 303 ZIP codes listed in total.
The nearest listed ZIP code is 20319 in Washington, about 0.7 mi to the east.
| ZIP code | 20242 |
|---|---|
| Place | Washington |
| County | District of Columbia |
| State | District of Columbia |
| Country | United States |
| Latitude | 38.8678 |
| Longitude | -77.0289 |
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Map of ZIP Code 20242
Map centred on 38.8678, -77.0289. The pin marks the ZIP code's reference point, not its boundary.
Photos of Washington, District of Columbia
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ZIP Codes Near 20242
These 16 ZIP codes have the closest reference points to 20242, measured in a straight line.
Nearby Cities and Towns
The closest places to ZIP code 20242, measured in a straight line from its reference point. Road distances will be longer.
- Ft Myer – 2.7 mi west
- Arlington – 3.8 mi west
- Washington Navy Yard – 3.8 mi northeast
- Takoma Park – 5.6 mi northeast
- Oxon Hill – 6.0 mi southeast
- Alexandria – 6.1 mi southwest
- Mount Rainier – 6.2 mi northeast
- Brentwood – 6.5 mi northeast
- Temple Hills – 6.8 mi southeast
- Suitland – 7.2 mi east
- Fort Washington – 7.2 mi southeast
- Riverdale – 7.4 mi east
Schools Near Washington
School places are usually allocated by home address, so families living around ZIP code 20242 should confirm their catchment school with the local education authority for Washington, District of Columbia.
Looking at nearby areas such as Arlington, Ft Myer and Washington Navy Yard 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 Washington are easiest to find on the map above or with the searches below, which are centred on ZIP code 20242.
Hospitals and Healthcare
Hospitals, clinics and pharmacies serving Washington can be found with the searches below. In an emergency in the United States, call 911.
Residents may also use facilities in nearby Arlington, Ft Myer and Washington Navy Yard.
Shopping and Dining in Washington
Restaurants, supermarkets and shopping centres in and around Washington 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 Washington, District of Columbia can be found with the searches below.
For local history, try the archives of District of Columbia along with the name Washington.
Roads, Rivers and Lakes
From ZIP code 20242, Arlington lies about 1.3 mi to the southwest, Ft Myer lies about 2.7 mi to the west, Washington Navy Yard lies about 3.8 mi to the northeast, Takoma Park lies about 5.6 mi to the northeast and Oxon Hill lies about 6.0 mi to the southeast in a straight line. Use the directions link for routes and road names.
Rivers, lakes and coastline near Washington show up on the map above, or you can search for them directly.
Frequently Asked Questions About ZIP Code 20242
Photo & Video Credits
- Photo 1 (“Clavia Nord Lead 2 - a bit excited on the "E" key”): John Athayde from Washington, DC, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 2 (“Cargo Bike on Capitol Hill, DC (8275017509)”): Mike Licht from Washington, DC, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 3 (“Relief on FTC - closeup”): AlbertHerring, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 4 (“Georgetown vital vittles”): Aude, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 5 (“2013 Rally for Transgender Equality 21158”): Ted Eytan, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Video: “Top Things to Do in Washington, D.C. | Travel Guide” by Sharing the Road, embedded from YouTube. All rights belong to the creator.
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Data for ZIP code 20242 comes from GeoNames and is provided for general reference. Always confirm mailing details with the U.S. Postal Service (USPS).