ZIP Code 20879: Gaithersburg, Maryland

Gaithersburg, MD uses ZIP code 20879, which falls within 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, MD has 9 ZIP codes in our directory. Besides 20879, they include 20877, 20878, 20882, 20883, 20884, 20885, 20898, 20899.

Across Montgomery County there are 72 ZIP codes listed, and Maryland has 644 in total.

The nearest listed ZIP code is 20886 in Montgomery Village, MD, about 0.2 mi to the northwest.

ZIP code20879
CityGaithersburg
CountyMontgomery County
StateMaryland (MD)
Latitude39.173
Longitude-77.1855
DMS39°10'22.8"N 77°11'07.8"W
Nearest ZIP20886 (Montgomery Village, 0.2 mi)

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Map of ZIP Code 20879

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ZIP Codes Near 20879

These 15 ZIP codes have the closest reference points to 20879, measured in a straight line.

20886
Montgomery Village, MD
0.2 mi northwest
20885
Gaithersburg, MD
1.4 mi northwest
20877
Gaithersburg, MD
2.2 mi south
20813
Bethesda, MD
2.3 mi southwest
20824
Bethesda, MD
2.3 mi southwest
20825
Chevy Chase, MD
2.3 mi southwest
20827
Bethesda, MD
2.3 mi southwest
20847
Rockville, MD
2.3 mi southwest
20848
Rockville, MD
2.3 mi southwest
20849
Rockville, MD
2.3 mi southwest
20857
Rockville, MD
2.3 mi southwest
20859
Potomac, MD
2.3 mi southwest
20875
Germantown, MD
2.3 mi southwest
20884
Gaithersburg, MD
2.3 mi southwest
20889
Bethesda, MD
2.3 mi southwest

Nearby Cities and Towns

The closest communities to ZIP code 20879, measured in a straight line from its reference point, are Montgomery Village, MD (0.2 mi northwest), Bethesda, MD (2.3 mi southwest) and Chevy Chase, MD (2.3 mi southwest). Distances are approximate and road distances will be longer.

Schools Near Gaithersburg, MD

If you are moving to ZIP code 20879, check the school district serving Gaithersburg and Montgomery County to confirm which public schools serve your street address.

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Parks and Outdoor Recreation

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Hospitals and Healthcare

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Residents of ZIP code 20879 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, which are centered on ZIP code 20879.

To research local history, try searching for Montgomery County records and archives 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. Use the directions link for turn-by-turn routes and road names.

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Frequently Asked Questions About ZIP Code 20879

ZIP code 20879 is assigned to Gaithersburg, Maryland (MD).

ZIP code 20879 is in Montgomery County, Maryland.

The reference coordinates for ZIP code 20879 are latitude 39.173 and longitude -77.1855 (39°10'22.8"N 77°11'07.8"W).

The closest ZIP codes to 20879 are 20886 (Montgomery Village, MD, 0.2 mi), 20885 (Gaithersburg, MD, 1.4 mi), 20877 (Gaithersburg, MD, 2.2 mi), 20813 (Bethesda, MD, 2.3 mi) and 20824 (Bethesda, MD, 2.3 mi).

Gaithersburg, MD has 9 ZIP codes in our directory: 20877, 20878, 20879, 20882, 20883, 20884, 20885, 20898, 20899.

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