ZIP Code 02172: Watertown, Massachusetts

ZIP code 02172 is assigned to Watertown, Massachusetts, and lies within Middlesex County. Its reference point is at latitude 42.3726 and longitude -71.178 (42°22'21.4"N 71°10'40.8"W).

Location Overview of ZIP Code 02172

Watertown, MA has 6 ZIP codes in our directory. Besides 02172, they include 02272, 02277, 02471, 02472, 02477.

Across Middlesex County there are 138 ZIP codes listed, and Massachusetts has 761 in total.

The nearest listed ZIP code is 02472 in Watertown, MA, about 0.2 mi to the south.

Key facts for ZIP code 02172
ZIP code	02172
City	Watertown
County	Middlesex County
State	Massachusetts (MA)
Latitude	42.3726
Longitude	-71.178
DMS	42°22'21.4"N 71°10'40.8"W
Nearest ZIP	02472 (Watertown, 0.2 mi)

All ZIP codes in Watertown, MA · All Massachusetts ZIP codes

Map of ZIP Code 02172

Map centered on 42.3726, -71.178. The pin marks the ZIP code's reference point, not its boundary.

Photos of Watertown, MA

WatertownMA CommonStreetCemetery3 – near Watertown, MA

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Video: Watertown, MA

Watertown MA | 4K HDR Scenic Driving Tour | Exploring Boston’s Historic Neighboring Town — by Boston Streets & Highways | 4K Scenic Drives · Watch on YouTube

ZIP Codes Near 02172

These 15 ZIP codes have the closest reference points to 02172, measured in a straight line.

02472

Watertown, MA

0.2 mi south

02158

Newton, MA

1.4 mi south

02458

Newton, MA

1.5 mi south

02455

North Waltham, MA

1.6 mi southwest

02135

Brighton, MA

2.0 mi southeast

02460

Newtonville, MA

2.1 mi southwest

02452

Waltham, MA

2.5 mi northwest

02134

Allston, MA

2.7 mi southeast

02140

Cambridge, MA

2.7 mi northeast

02459

Newton Center, MA

2.7 mi south

02138

Cambridge, MA

2.7 mi east

02453

Waltham, MA

2.8 mi west

02465

West Newton, MA

3.0 mi southwest

02476

Arlington, MA

3.0 mi north

02478

Belmont, MA

3.1 mi northwest

Nearby Cities and Towns

The closest communities to ZIP code 02172, measured in a straight line from its reference point, are Newton, MA (1.4 mi south), North Waltham, MA (1.6 mi southwest) and Brighton, MA (2.0 mi southeast). Distances are approximate and road distances will be longer.

Newton, MA – 1.4 mi south
North Waltham, MA – 1.6 mi southwest
Brighton, MA – 2.0 mi southeast
Newtonville, MA – 2.1 mi southwest
Waltham, MA – 2.5 mi northwest
Allston, MA – 2.7 mi southeast
Cambridge, MA – 2.7 mi northeast
Newton Center, MA – 2.7 mi south
West Newton, MA – 3.0 mi southwest
Arlington, MA – 3.0 mi north

Schools Near Watertown, MA

If you are moving to ZIP code 02172, check the school district serving Watertown and Middlesex County to confirm which public schools serve your street address.

Searching nearby communities such as Newton and North Waltham can widen the list of public, private and charter options. The links below open live Google Maps results centered on 02172.

Parks and Outdoor Recreation

Use the map above to explore green space around Watertown. Zoom out to look for larger parks and nature areas beyond the ZIP code 02172 area.

Hospitals and Healthcare

Hospitals, urgent care clinics and pharmacies serving Watertown, MA can be found with the searches below. In a medical emergency, call 911.

Residents of ZIP code 02172 may also use facilities in nearby Newton, North Waltham and Brighton.

Shopping and Dining in Watertown

For places to eat and shop near Watertown, MA, the searches below show up-to-date listings around ZIP code 02172.

Libraries and Historical Places

Public libraries, museums and historic sites near Watertown, Massachusetts can be found with the searches below, which are centered on ZIP code 02172.

To research local history, try searching for Middlesex County records and archives along with the name Watertown.

Roads, Rivers and Lakes

From ZIP code 02172, Newton lies about 1.4 mi to the south, North Waltham lies about 1.6 mi to the southwest, Brighton lies about 2.0 mi to the southeast, Newtonville lies about 2.1 mi to the southwest and Waltham lies about 2.5 mi to the northwest. Use the directions link for turn-by-turn routes and road names.

Rivers, lakes and other water features near Watertown show up on the map above, or you can search for them directly.

Frequently Asked Questions About ZIP Code 02172

ZIP code 02172 is assigned to Watertown, Massachusetts (MA).

ZIP code 02172 is in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

The reference coordinates for ZIP code 02172 are latitude 42.3726 and longitude -71.178 (42°22'21.4"N 71°10'40.8"W).

The closest ZIP codes to 02172 are 02472 (Watertown, MA, 0.2 mi), 02158 (Newton, MA, 1.4 mi), 02458 (Newton, MA, 1.5 mi), 02455 (North Waltham, MA, 1.6 mi) and 02135 (Brighton, MA, 2.0 mi).

Watertown, MA has 6 ZIP codes in our directory: 02172, 02272, 02277, 02471, 02472, 02477.

Photo & Video Credits

Photo 1 (“WatertownMA CommonStreetCemetery3”): Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Photo 2 (“Deluxe Town Diner”): Dale Cruse, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Video: “Watertown MA | 4K HDR Scenic Driving Tour | Exploring Boston’s Historic Neighboring Town” by Boston Streets & Highways | 4K Scenic Drives , embedded from YouTube. All rights belong to the creator.

Photos are shown from their original source under the licenses listed. They were taken near this ZIP code's reference point and may show neighboring areas.

Data for ZIP code 02172 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.