ZIP Code 90842: Long Beach, California
ZIP code 90842 covers part or all of Long Beach in Los Angeles County, California. Its reference point is at latitude 33.7866 and longitude -118.2987 (33°47'11.8"N 118°17'55.3"W).
Location Overview of ZIP Code 90842
Long Beach, CA has 29 ZIP codes in our directory. Besides 90842, they include 90801, 90802, 90803, 90804, 90805, 90806, 90807, 90808 and 20 more.
Across Los Angeles County there are 532 ZIP codes listed, and California has 2,792 in total.
The nearest listed ZIP code is 90009 (Los Angeles, CA), which shares the same reference point.
| ZIP code | 90842 |
|---|---|
| City | Long Beach |
| County | Los Angeles County |
| State | California (CA) |
| Latitude | 33.7866 |
| Longitude | -118.2987 |
| DMS | 33°47'11.8"N 118°17'55.3"W |
| Nearest ZIP | 90009 (Los Angeles, same location) |
Map of ZIP Code 90842
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ZIP Codes Near 90842
These 15 ZIP codes have the closest reference points to 90842, measured in a straight line.
Nearby Cities and Towns
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Schools Near Long Beach, CA
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Parks and Outdoor Recreation
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Hospitals and Healthcare
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Shopping and Dining in Long Beach
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Libraries and Historical Places
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Roads, Rivers and Lakes
From ZIP code 90842, Los Angeles shares the same reference point. Use the directions link for turn-by-turn routes and road names.
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