ZIP Code 20885: Gaithersburg, Maryland
Gaithersburg, MD uses ZIP code 20885, which falls within Montgomery County, Maryland. Its reference point is at latitude 39.1874 and longitude -77.2028 (39°11'14.6"N 77°12'10.1"W).
Location Overview of ZIP Code 20885
Gaithersburg, MD has 9 ZIP codes in our directory. Besides 20885, they include 20877, 20878, 20879, 20882, 20883, 20884, 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 1.2 mi to the southeast.
| ZIP code | 20885 |
|---|---|
| City | Gaithersburg |
| County | Montgomery County |
| State | Maryland (MD) |
| Latitude | 39.1874 |
| Longitude | -77.2028 |
| DMS | 39°11'14.6"N 77°12'10.1"W |
| Nearest ZIP | 20886 (Montgomery Village, 1.2 mi) |
Map of ZIP Code 20885
Map centered on 39.1874, -77.2028. The pin marks the ZIP code's reference point, not its boundary.
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ZIP Codes Near 20885
These 15 ZIP codes have the closest reference points to 20885, measured in a straight line.
Nearby Cities and Towns
The closest communities to ZIP code 20885, measured in a straight line from its reference point, are Montgomery Village, MD (1.2 mi southeast), Germantown, MD (1.8 mi west) and Bethesda, MD (3.0 mi south). Distances are approximate and road distances will be longer.
- Montgomery Village, MD – 1.2 mi southeast
- Germantown, MD – 1.8 mi west
- Bethesda, MD – 3.0 mi south
- Chevy Chase, MD – 3.0 mi south
- Rockville, MD – 3.0 mi south
- Potomac, MD – 3.0 mi south
Schools Near Gaithersburg, MD
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Parks and Outdoor Recreation
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Hospitals and Healthcare
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Residents of ZIP code 20885 may also use facilities in nearby Montgomery Village, Germantown and Bethesda.
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 20885.
To research local history, try searching for Montgomery County records and archives along with the name Gaithersburg.
Roads, Rivers and Lakes
From ZIP code 20885, Montgomery Village lies about 1.2 mi to the southeast, Germantown lies about 1.8 mi to the west, Bethesda lies about 3.0 mi to the south, Chevy Chase lies about 3.0 mi to the south and Rockville lies about 3.0 mi to the south. Use the directions link for turn-by-turn routes and road names.
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Frequently Asked Questions About ZIP Code 20885
Photo & Video Credits
- Photo 1 (“Vinod Kottapurath Indian Celebrity Chef”): Shashibellamkonda, 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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Data for ZIP code 20885 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.