ZIP Code 20817: Bethesda, MD
Bethesda in Montgomery County, Maryland uses ZIP code 20817. Its reference point is at latitude 38.9896 and longitude -77.1538 (38°59'22.6"N 77°09'13.7"W).
Location Overview of ZIP Code 20817
Bethesda has 11 ZIP codes in our directory, and Montgomery County has 72.
Maryland has 644 ZIP codes listed in total.
The nearest listed ZIP code is 20818 in Cabin John, about 1.1 mi to the south.
| ZIP code | 20817 |
|---|---|
| Place | Bethesda |
| County | Montgomery County |
| State | Maryland |
| Country | United States |
| Latitude | 38.9896 |
| Longitude | -77.1538 |
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Map of ZIP Code 20817
Map centred on 38.9896, -77.1538. The pin marks the ZIP code's reference point, not its boundary.
Photos of Bethesda, Maryland
Video: Bethesda, Maryland
Bethesda Maryland Downtown | 4K Walking Tour | USA — by Dunya-The world · Watch on YouTube
ZIP Codes Near 20817
These 16 ZIP codes have the closest reference points to 20817, measured in a straight line.
Nearby Cities and Towns
The closest places to ZIP code 20817, measured in a straight line from its reference point. Road distances will be longer.
- Cabin John – 1.1 mi south
- Glen Echo – 1.5 mi south
- McLean – 4.1 mi southwest
- Garrett Park – 4.6 mi northeast
- Greenway – 4.6 mi west
- Chevy Chase – 5.0 mi north
- Kensington – 6.7 mi north
- Mc Lean – 6.9 mi southwest
- Silver Spring – 7.1 mi northeast
- Dunn Loring – 7.5 mi southwest
- Potomac – 7.5 mi north
- Rockville – 8.3 mi north
Schools Near Bethesda
School places are usually allocated by home address, so families living around ZIP code 20817 should confirm their catchment school with the local education authority for Bethesda, Montgomery County.
Looking at nearby areas such as Cabin John, Glen Echo and Chevy Chase 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 Bethesda are easiest to find on the map above or with the searches below, which are centred on ZIP code 20817.
Hospitals and Healthcare
Hospitals, clinics and pharmacies serving Bethesda can be found with the searches below. In an emergency in the United States, call 911.
Residents may also use facilities in nearby Cabin John, Glen Echo and Chevy Chase.
Shopping and Dining in Bethesda
Restaurants, supermarkets and shopping centres in and around Bethesda 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 Bethesda, Maryland can be found with the searches below.
For local history, try the archives of Montgomery County along with the name Bethesda.
Roads, Rivers and Lakes
From ZIP code 20817, Cabin John lies about 1.1 mi to the south, Glen Echo lies about 1.5 mi to the south, Chevy Chase lies about 3.9 mi to the east, Potomac lies about 4.0 mi to the northwest and Mc Lean lies about 4.0 mi to the south in a straight line. Use the directions link for routes and road names.
Rivers, lakes and coastline near Bethesda show up on the map above, or you can search for them directly.
Frequently Asked Questions About ZIP Code 20817
Photo & Video Credits
- Photo 1 (“Interns at NIH (14172841840)”): NIH History Office from Bethesda, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 2 (“Tobyburrower”): Soccerman1435, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 3 (“Coast Guard Anchor (35595887926)”): NIH Image Gallery from Bethesda, Maryland, USA, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 4 (“Stephen I. Katz (1941-2017) (45482890045)”): NIH History Office from Bethesda, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 5 (“Dr. Richard G. Wyatt (28053458002)”): NIH History Office from Bethesda, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Video: “Bethesda Maryland Downtown | 4K Walking Tour | USA” by Dunya-The world , embedded from YouTube. All rights belong to the creator.
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