Postal reference / United States
56972Washington, District of Columbia
ZIP code 56972 is a United States postal code for Washington, District of Columbia. Its county association is District of Columbia County. The map reference point is at 38.8951, -77.0364.
- State / territory
- District of Columbia
- Recorded place name
- Washington
- County association
- District of Columbia
- Estimated coordinate
- 38.8951, -77.0364
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- 569 · 6 ZIP codes share it
- Data source
- GeoNames postal reference, snapshot September 26, 2026
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Nearby ZIP code reference points
| ZIP code | Place | State | County association | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20068 | Washington | DC | District of Columbia | 0.0 |
| 20228 | Washington | DC | District of Columbia | 0.0 |
| 20230 | Washington | DC | District of Columbia | 0.0 |
| 20245 | Washington | DC | District of Columbia | 0.0 |
| 20373 | Naval Anacost Annex | DC | District of Columbia | 0.0 |
| 20374 | Washington Navy Yard | DC | District of Columbia | 0.0 |
| 20388 | Washington Navy Yard | DC | District of Columbia | 0.0 |
| 20391 | Washington Navy Yard | DC | District of Columbia | 0.0 |
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