ZIP Code 20242: Washington, District of Columbia
ZIP code 20242 is assigned to Washington, District of Columbia, and lies within District of Columbia. 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, DC has 301 ZIP codes in our directory. Besides 20242, they include 20001, 20002, 20003, 20004, 20005, 20006, 20007, 20008 and 292 more.
Across District of Columbia there are 278 ZIP codes listed, and District of Columbia has 303 in total.
The nearest listed ZIP code is 20319 in Washington, DC, about 0.7 mi to the east.
| ZIP code | 20242 |
|---|---|
| City | Washington |
| County | District of Columbia |
| State | District of Columbia (DC) |
| Latitude | 38.8678 |
| Longitude | -77.0289 |
| DMS | 38°52'04.1"N 77°01'44.0"W |
| Nearest ZIP | 20319 (Washington, 0.7 mi) |
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Map of ZIP Code 20242
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ZIP Codes Near 20242
These 15 ZIP codes have the closest reference points to 20242, measured in a straight line.
Nearby Cities and Towns
The closest communities to ZIP code 20242, measured in a straight line from its reference point, are Arlington, VA (1.3 mi southwest). Distances are approximate and road distances will be longer.
- Arlington, VA – 1.3 mi southwest
Schools Near Washington, DC
Public school assignments in the United States are based on street address, so families in ZIP code 20242 should confirm their assigned school with the school district that serves Washington and District of Columbia.
Searching nearby communities such as Arlington can widen the list of public, private and charter options. The links below open live Google Maps results centered on 20242.
Parks and Outdoor Recreation
Parks, trails and playgrounds around Washington, DC are easiest to find on the map above or with the searches below, which are centered on ZIP code 20242.
Hospitals and Healthcare
Hospitals, urgent care clinics and pharmacies serving Washington, DC can be found with the searches below. In a medical emergency, call 911.
Residents of ZIP code 20242 may also use facilities in nearby Arlington.
Shopping and Dining in Washington
Restaurants, grocery stores and shopping centers in and around ZIP code 20242 are listed in the Google Maps searches below, with current 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, which are centered on ZIP code 20242.
To research local history, try searching for District of Columbia records and archives along with the name Washington.
Roads, Rivers and Lakes
From ZIP code 20242, Arlington lies about 1.3 mi to the southwest. Use the directions link for turn-by-turn routes and road names.
Rivers, lakes and other water features 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 (“Hains Point Loop 0995 (5644163440)”): National Park Service, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 2 (“Warriors NPS Ride 6499 (5644164804)”): National Park Service, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 3 (“Warrior Ride 6492 (5644164522)”): National Park Service, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 4 (“Jefferson Memorial, Washington Monument, with National Cathedral in Far Background, Washington, D.C. (2893456743)”): Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 5 (“Some of the few blossoms that showed up on the so-called "peak bloom day." - panoramio”): olekinderhook, CC BY 3.0, 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 a public U.S. postal code dataset and is provided for general reference. Always confirm mailing details with the U.S. Postal Service.