ZIP Code 56972: Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, District of Columbia uses ZIP code 56972. Its reference point is at latitude 38.9164 and longitude -76.9948 (38°54'59.0"N 76°59'41.3"W).
Location Overview of ZIP Code 56972
Washington, DC has 301 ZIP codes in our directory. Besides 56972, they include 20001, 20002, 20003, 20004, 20005, 20006, 20007, 20008 and 292 more.
District of Columbia has 303 ZIP codes listed in our directory.
The nearest listed ZIP code is 20048 (Washington, DC), which shares the same reference point.
| ZIP code | 56972 |
|---|---|
| City | Washington |
| County | Not listed |
| State | District of Columbia (DC) |
| Latitude | 38.9164 |
| Longitude | -76.9948 |
| DMS | 38°54'59.0"N 76°59'41.3"W |
| Nearest ZIP | 20048 (Washington, same location) |
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Map of ZIP Code 56972
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ZIP Codes Near 56972
These 15 ZIP codes have the closest reference points to 56972, measured in a straight line.
Nearby Cities and Towns
The closest communities to ZIP code 56972, measured in a straight line from its reference point, are Washington Navy Yard, DC (same reference point). Distances are approximate and road distances will be longer.
- Washington Navy Yard, DC – same reference point
Schools Near Washington, DC
Public school assignments in the United States are based on street address, so families in ZIP code 56972 should confirm their assigned school with the school district that serves Washington.
Searching nearby communities such as Washington Navy Yard can widen the list of public, private and charter options. The links below open live Google Maps results centered on 56972.
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 56972.
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 56972 may also use facilities in nearby Washington Navy Yard.
Shopping and Dining in Washington
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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 56972.
Roads, Rivers and Lakes
From ZIP code 56972, Washington Navy Yard shares the same reference point. 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 56972
Photo & Video Credits
- Photo 1 (“WMATA clearance car -01- (50952274692)”): Ben Schumin from Montgomery Village, Maryland, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0, 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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