ZIP Code 22242: Arlington, VA
ZIP code 22242 is assigned to Arlington in Arlington County, Virginia. Its reference point is at latitude 38.8509 and longitude -77.0523 (38°51'03.2"N 77°03'08.3"W).
Location Overview of ZIP Code 22242
Arlington has 32 ZIP codes in our directory, and Arlington County has 33.
Virginia has 1,356 ZIP codes listed in total.
The nearest listed ZIP code is 22245 in Arlington, about 0.1 mi to the north.
| ZIP code | 22242 |
|---|---|
| Place | Arlington |
| County | Arlington County |
| State | Virginia |
| Country | United States |
| Latitude | 38.8509 |
| Longitude | -77.0523 |
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Map of ZIP Code 22242
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ZIP Codes Near 22242
These 16 ZIP codes have the closest reference points to 22242, measured in a straight line.
Nearby Cities and Towns
The closest places to ZIP code 22242, measured in a straight line from its reference point. Road distances will be longer.
- Ft Myer – 2.3 mi northwest
- Washington – 3.6 mi northeast
- Alexandria – 4.4 mi southwest
- Washington Navy Yard – 5.5 mi northeast
- Oxon Hill – 6.7 mi east
- Takoma Park – 7.3 mi northeast
- Falls Church – 7.5 mi west
- Fort Washington – 7.6 mi southeast
- Temple Hills – 7.7 mi east
- Mount Rainier – 7.9 mi northeast
- Brentwood – 8.2 mi northeast
- Suitland – 8.2 mi east
Schools Near Arlington
If you are moving to ZIP code 22242, check with the education authority that serves Arlington, Arlington County which schools cover your street address.
Looking at nearby areas such as Washington, Alexandria and Ft Myer 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
Use the map above to explore green space around Arlington, then zoom out to find larger parks, trails and nature areas in the wider Virginia area.
Hospitals and Healthcare
Hospitals, clinics and pharmacies serving Arlington can be found with the searches below. In an emergency in the United States, call 911.
Residents may also use facilities in nearby Washington, Alexandria and Ft Myer.
Shopping and Dining in Arlington
For places to eat and shop near ZIP code 22242, the searches below show up-to-date listings around this location.
Libraries and Historical Places
Public libraries, museums and historic sites near Arlington, Virginia can be found with the searches below.
For local history, try the archives of Arlington County along with the name Arlington.
Roads, Rivers and Lakes
From ZIP code 22242, Washington lies about 1.0 mi to the north, Alexandria lies about 1.1 mi to the southwest, Ft Myer lies about 2.3 mi to the northwest, Washington Navy Yard lies about 5.5 mi to the northeast and Oxon Hill lies about 6.7 mi to the east in a straight line. Use the directions link for routes and road names.
Rivers, lakes and coastline near Arlington show up on the map above, or you can search for them directly.
Frequently Asked Questions About ZIP Code 22242
Photo & Video Credits
- Photo 1 (“Floor-mounted doorstop with rubber ring 2”): Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 2 (“Crystal City Snow - Big Little Snowman (4199069898)”): Katherine Bowman, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 3 (“Noticed That The Owners Need to Start Finding Their Lost Items (4245575045)”): F Delventhal, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 4 (“Arlington - 1437 N. Longfellow Street at Purchase”): roger4336, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 5 (“S Arlington Mill DR & Campbell Ave, along the Four Mile Run Trail (13487688175)”): Euan Fisk from Washington, DC, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Video: “Top 10 Best Things to Do in Arlington, Virginia [Arlington Travel Guide 2026]” by Globe Guide, embedded from YouTube. All rights belong to the creator.
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