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ZIP Code Details for Washington

Detailed geographic and postal record lookup for the city of Washington.

Postal Information

ZIP Code 20235
Type Unique
Primary City Washington
State DC
County District of Columbia
Acceptable Cities -
Unacceptable Dept Commerce Outside Hq
Time Zone America/New_York
Area Codes 202
Latitude 38,89° N
Longitude -77,03° W

About U.S. ZIP Codes

U.S. ZIP Codes are 5-digit postal codes introduced in 1963 by the USPS to improve mail sorting efficiency. The first digit represents a broad region, the next two identify a sectional center facility, and the final two help pinpoint a local post office or delivery area.

Geographic Breakdown:

  • 1st Digit: Represents a group of states or a broad national region.
  • 2nd/3rd Digits: Represent a regional area or large city.
  • 4th/5th Digits: Identify specific post offices or delivery zones.

ZIP Codes support physical delivery, routing analytics, geocoding, tax calculations, and location-based research.

Geographic Map of Washington, DC

Postal Information

ZIP Code 20237
Type Unique
Primary City Washington
State DC
County District of Columbia
Acceptable Cities -
Unacceptable Broadcasting Bd Of Governors
Time Zone America/New_York
Area Codes 202
Latitude 38,88° N
Longitude -77,01° W

About U.S. ZIP Codes

U.S. ZIP Codes are 5-digit postal codes introduced in 1963 by the USPS to improve mail sorting efficiency. The first digit represents a broad region, the next two identify a sectional center facility, and the final two help pinpoint a local post office or delivery area.

Geographic Breakdown:

  • 1st Digit: Represents a group of states or a broad national region.
  • 2nd/3rd Digits: Represent a regional area or large city.
  • 4th/5th Digits: Identify specific post offices or delivery zones.

ZIP Codes support physical delivery, routing analytics, geocoding, tax calculations, and location-based research.

Geographic Map of Washington, DC

Postal Information

ZIP Code 20238
Type Unique
Primary City Washington
State DC
County District of Columbia
Acceptable Cities -
Unacceptable Us Holocaust Memorial Museum
Time Zone America/New_York
Area Codes 202
Latitude 38,89° N
Longitude -77,03° W

About U.S. ZIP Codes

U.S. ZIP Codes are 5-digit postal codes introduced in 1963 by the USPS to improve mail sorting efficiency. The first digit represents a broad region, the next two identify a sectional center facility, and the final two help pinpoint a local post office or delivery area.

Geographic Breakdown:

  • 1st Digit: Represents a group of states or a broad national region.
  • 2nd/3rd Digits: Represent a regional area or large city.
  • 4th/5th Digits: Identify specific post offices or delivery zones.

ZIP Codes support physical delivery, routing analytics, geocoding, tax calculations, and location-based research.

Geographic Map of Washington, DC

Postal Information

ZIP Code 20239
Type Unique
Primary City Washington
State DC
County District of Columbia
Acceptable Cities -
Unacceptable Bureau Of Public Debt
Time Zone America/New_York
Area Codes 202
Latitude 38,89° N
Longitude -77,03° W

About U.S. ZIP Codes

U.S. ZIP Codes are 5-digit postal codes introduced in 1963 by the USPS to improve mail sorting efficiency. The first digit represents a broad region, the next two identify a sectional center facility, and the final two help pinpoint a local post office or delivery area.

Geographic Breakdown:

  • 1st Digit: Represents a group of states or a broad national region.
  • 2nd/3rd Digits: Represent a regional area or large city.
  • 4th/5th Digits: Identify specific post offices or delivery zones.

ZIP Codes support physical delivery, routing analytics, geocoding, tax calculations, and location-based research.

Geographic Map of Washington, DC

Postal Information

ZIP Code 20240
Type Unique
Primary City Washington
State DC
County District of Columbia
Acceptable Cities -
Unacceptable Dept Interior
Time Zone America/New_York
Area Codes 202, 771
Latitude 38,89° N
Longitude -77,04° W

About U.S. ZIP Codes

U.S. ZIP Codes are 5-digit postal codes introduced in 1963 by the USPS to improve mail sorting efficiency. The first digit represents a broad region, the next two identify a sectional center facility, and the final two help pinpoint a local post office or delivery area.

Geographic Breakdown:

  • 1st Digit: Represents a group of states or a broad national region.
  • 2nd/3rd Digits: Represent a regional area or large city.
  • 4th/5th Digits: Identify specific post offices or delivery zones.

ZIP Codes support physical delivery, routing analytics, geocoding, tax calculations, and location-based research.

Geographic Map of Washington, DC

Postal Information

ZIP Code 20241
Type Unique
Primary City Washington
State DC
County District of Columbia
Acceptable Cities -
Unacceptable Bureau Of Mines
Time Zone America/New_York
Area Codes 202
Latitude 38,89° N
Longitude -77,03° W

About U.S. ZIP Codes

U.S. ZIP Codes are 5-digit postal codes introduced in 1963 by the USPS to improve mail sorting efficiency. The first digit represents a broad region, the next two identify a sectional center facility, and the final two help pinpoint a local post office or delivery area.

Geographic Breakdown:

  • 1st Digit: Represents a group of states or a broad national region.
  • 2nd/3rd Digits: Represent a regional area or large city.
  • 4th/5th Digits: Identify specific post offices or delivery zones.

ZIP Codes support physical delivery, routing analytics, geocoding, tax calculations, and location-based research.

Geographic Map of Washington, DC

Postal Information

ZIP Code 20242
Type Unique
Primary City Washington
State DC
County District of Columbia
Acceptable Cities -
Unacceptable National Park Service
Time Zone America/New_York
Area Codes 202
Latitude 38,89° N
Longitude -77,03° W

About U.S. ZIP Codes

U.S. ZIP Codes are 5-digit postal codes introduced in 1963 by the USPS to improve mail sorting efficiency. The first digit represents a broad region, the next two identify a sectional center facility, and the final two help pinpoint a local post office or delivery area.

Geographic Breakdown:

  • 1st Digit: Represents a group of states or a broad national region.
  • 2nd/3rd Digits: Represent a regional area or large city.
  • 4th/5th Digits: Identify specific post offices or delivery zones.

ZIP Codes support physical delivery, routing analytics, geocoding, tax calculations, and location-based research.

Geographic Map of Washington, DC

Postal Information

ZIP Code 20244
Type Unique
Primary City Washington
State DC
County District of Columbia
Acceptable Cities -
Unacceptable Geological Survey
Time Zone America/New_York
Area Codes 202
Latitude 38,89° N
Longitude -77,03° W

About U.S. ZIP Codes

U.S. ZIP Codes are 5-digit postal codes introduced in 1963 by the USPS to improve mail sorting efficiency. The first digit represents a broad region, the next two identify a sectional center facility, and the final two help pinpoint a local post office or delivery area.

Geographic Breakdown:

  • 1st Digit: Represents a group of states or a broad national region.
  • 2nd/3rd Digits: Represent a regional area or large city.
  • 4th/5th Digits: Identify specific post offices or delivery zones.

ZIP Codes support physical delivery, routing analytics, geocoding, tax calculations, and location-based research.

Geographic Map of Washington, DC

Postal Information

ZIP Code 20245
Type Unique
Primary City Washington
State DC
County District of Columbia
Acceptable Cities -
Unacceptable Bureau Of Indian Affairs
Time Zone America/New_York
Area Codes 202, 771
Latitude 38,89° N
Longitude -77,05° W

About U.S. ZIP Codes

U.S. ZIP Codes are 5-digit postal codes introduced in 1963 by the USPS to improve mail sorting efficiency. The first digit represents a broad region, the next two identify a sectional center facility, and the final two help pinpoint a local post office or delivery area.

Geographic Breakdown:

  • 1st Digit: Represents a group of states or a broad national region.
  • 2nd/3rd Digits: Represent a regional area or large city.
  • 4th/5th Digits: Identify specific post offices or delivery zones.

ZIP Codes support physical delivery, routing analytics, geocoding, tax calculations, and location-based research.

Geographic Map of Washington, DC

Postal Information

ZIP Code 20250
Type Unique
Primary City Washington
State DC
County District of Columbia
Acceptable Cities -
Unacceptable Dept Agriculture
Time Zone America/New_York
Area Codes 202, 771
Latitude 38,89° N
Longitude -77,03° W

About U.S. ZIP Codes

U.S. ZIP Codes are 5-digit postal codes introduced in 1963 by the USPS to improve mail sorting efficiency. The first digit represents a broad region, the next two identify a sectional center facility, and the final two help pinpoint a local post office or delivery area.

Geographic Breakdown:

  • 1st Digit: Represents a group of states or a broad national region.
  • 2nd/3rd Digits: Represent a regional area or large city.
  • 4th/5th Digits: Identify specific post offices or delivery zones.

ZIP Codes support physical delivery, routing analytics, geocoding, tax calculations, and location-based research.

Geographic Map of Washington, DC

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About U.S. ZIP Codes

ZIP codes are a United States Postal Service system introduced in 1963 to make mail routing more accurate and efficient. The standard format uses five digits, while ZIP+4 adds four more digits for a more precise delivery segment.

ZIP codes cover the United States, its territories, military mail routes, and other USPS delivery points. This directory organizes that data for practical lookup by ZIP code, city, county, and state.