ZIP Code 20879: Gaithersburg, MD
ZIP code 20879 is assigned to Gaithersburg in Montgomery County, Maryland. Its reference point is at latitude 39.173 and longitude -77.1855 (39°10'22.8"N 77°11'07.8"W).
Location Overview of ZIP Code 20879
Gaithersburg has 9 ZIP codes in our directory, and Montgomery County has 72.
Maryland has 644 ZIP codes listed in total.
The nearest listed ZIP code is 20886 in Montgomery Village, about 0.2 mi to the northwest.
| ZIP code | 20879 |
|---|---|
| Place | Gaithersburg |
| County | Montgomery County |
| State | Maryland |
| Country | United States |
| Latitude | 39.173 |
| Longitude | -77.1855 |
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Map of ZIP Code 20879
Map centred on 39.173, -77.1855. The pin marks the ZIP code's reference point, not its boundary.
Photos of Gaithersburg, Maryland
Video: Gaithersburg, Maryland
Exploring the History of the B&O Railroad Station in Gaithersburg, Maryland — by Zack Ventures · Watch on YouTube
ZIP Codes Near 20879
These 16 ZIP codes have the closest reference points to 20879, measured in a straight line.
Nearby Cities and Towns
The closest places to ZIP code 20879, measured in a straight line from its reference point. Road distances will be longer.
- Montgomery Village – 0.2 mi northwest
- Washington Grove – 2.5 mi south
- Germantown – 3.2 mi west
- Derwood – 3.3 mi southeast
- Suburb Maryland Fac – 4.1 mi south
- Rockville – 4.5 mi south
- Potomac – 5.7 mi south
- Olney – 6.3 mi east
- Kensington – 6.4 mi south
- Brookeville – 6.8 mi east
- Damascus – 7.3 mi north
- Boyds – 7.5 mi west
Schools Near Gaithersburg
If you are moving to ZIP code 20879, check with the education authority that serves Gaithersburg, Montgomery County which schools cover your street address.
Looking at nearby areas such as Montgomery Village, Bethesda 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
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Hospitals and Healthcare
Hospitals, clinics and pharmacies serving Gaithersburg can be found with the searches below. In an emergency in the United States, call 911.
Residents may also use facilities in nearby Montgomery Village, Bethesda and Chevy Chase.
Shopping and Dining in Gaithersburg
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Libraries and Historical Places
Public libraries, museums and historic sites near Gaithersburg, Maryland can be found with the searches below.
For local history, try the archives of Montgomery County along with the name Gaithersburg.
Roads, Rivers and Lakes
From ZIP code 20879, Montgomery Village lies about 0.2 mi to the northwest, Bethesda lies about 2.3 mi to the southwest, Chevy Chase lies about 2.3 mi to the southwest, Rockville lies about 2.3 mi to the southwest and Potomac lies about 2.3 mi to the southwest in a straight line. Use the directions link for routes and road names.
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Frequently Asked Questions About ZIP Code 20879
Photo & Video Credits
- Photo 1 (“Gaithersburg train station 1”): BobDrzyzgula, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 2 (“2005 07 29 - 124@Goshen - EB 01”): Andrew Bossi, CC BY-SA 2.5, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 3 (“Vinod Kottapurath Indian Celebrity Chef”): Shashibellamkonda, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 4 (“Kansas visits the NZERTF (13091338663)”): National Institute of Standards and Technology, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 5 (“RDC Gaithersburg”): Jaymyang, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Video: “Exploring the History of the B&O Railroad Station in Gaithersburg, Maryland” by Zack Ventures, embedded from YouTube. All rights belong to the creator.
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