ZIP Code 20553: Washington, DC
Washington in District of Columbia, District of Columbia uses ZIP code 20553. Its reference point is at latitude 38.8873 and longitude -77.0231 (38°53'14.3"N 77°01'23.2"W).
Location Overview of ZIP Code 20553
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 20447 in Washington, about 0.2 mi to the southwest.
| ZIP code | 20553 |
|---|---|
| Place | Washington |
| County | District of Columbia |
| State | District of Columbia |
| Country | United States |
| Latitude | 38.8873 |
| Longitude | -77.0231 |
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Map of ZIP Code 20553
Map centred on 38.8873, -77.0231. 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 20553
These 16 ZIP codes have the closest reference points to 20553, measured in a straight line.
Nearby Cities and Towns
The closest places to ZIP code 20553, measured in a straight line from its reference point. Road distances will be longer.
- Washington Navy Yard – 2.5 mi northeast
- Ft Myer – 3.0 mi west
- Arlington – 4.1 mi west
- Takoma Park – 4.7 mi east
- Mount Rainier – 5.0 mi northeast
- Brentwood – 5.3 mi northeast
- Bladensburg – 6.4 mi northeast
- Oxon Hill – 6.6 mi southeast
- College Park – 6.7 mi northeast
- Hyattsville – 6.8 mi northeast
- Riverdale – 6.9 mi east
- Temple Hills – 7.2 mi southeast
Schools Near Washington
School places are usually allocated by home address, so families living around ZIP code 20553 should confirm their catchment school with the local education authority for Washington, District of Columbia.
Looking at nearby areas such as Washington Navy Yard, Ft Myer and Arlington 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 20553.
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 Washington Navy Yard, Ft Myer and Arlington.
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 20553, Washington Navy Yard lies about 2.5 mi to the northeast, Ft Myer lies about 3.0 mi to the west, Arlington lies about 4.1 mi to the west, Takoma Park lies about 4.7 mi to the east and Mount Rainier lies about 5.0 mi to the northeast 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 20553
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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