ZIP Code 94042: Mountain View, California
Mountain View, CA uses ZIP code 94042, which falls within Santa Clara County, California. Its reference point is at latitude 37.1894 and longitude -121.7053 (37°11'21.8"N 121°42'19.1"W).
Location Overview of ZIP Code 94042
Mountain View, CA has 6 ZIP codes in our directory. Besides 94042, they include 94035, 94039, 94040, 94041, 94043.
Across Santa Clara County there are 114 ZIP codes listed, and California has 2,792 in total.
The nearest listed ZIP code is 94023 (Los Altos, CA), which shares the same reference point.
| ZIP code | 94042 |
|---|---|
| City | Mountain View |
| County | Santa Clara County |
| State | California (CA) |
| Latitude | 37.1894 |
| Longitude | -121.7053 |
| DMS | 37°11'21.8"N 121°42'19.1"W |
| Nearest ZIP | 94023 (Los Altos, same location) |
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Map of ZIP Code 94042
Map centered on 37.1894, -121.7053. The pin marks the ZIP code's reference point, not its boundary.
Photos of Mountain View, CA
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ZIP Codes Near 94042
These 15 ZIP codes have the closest reference points to 94042, measured in a straight line.
Nearby Cities and Towns
The closest communities to ZIP code 94042, measured in a straight line from its reference point, are Los Altos, CA (same reference point), Sunnyvale, CA (same reference point) and Palo Alto, CA (same reference point). Distances are approximate and road distances will be longer.
- Los Altos, CA – same reference point
- Sunnyvale, CA – same reference point
- Palo Alto, CA – same reference point
- Coyote, CA – 2.5 mi northwest
- San Jose, CA – 3.1 mi southwest
- Morgan Hill, CA – 3.1 mi southeast
Schools Near Mountain View, CA
Public school assignments in the United States are based on street address, so families in ZIP code 94042 should confirm their assigned school with the school district that serves Mountain View and Santa Clara County.
Searching nearby communities such as Los Altos and Sunnyvale can widen the list of public, private and charter options. The links below open live Google Maps results centered on 94042.
Parks and Outdoor Recreation
Parks, trails and playgrounds around Mountain View, CA are easiest to find on the map above or with the searches below, which are centered on ZIP code 94042.
Hospitals and Healthcare
Hospitals, urgent care clinics and pharmacies serving Mountain View, CA can be found with the searches below. In a medical emergency, call 911.
Residents of ZIP code 94042 may also use facilities in nearby Los Altos, Sunnyvale and Palo Alto.
Shopping and Dining in Mountain View
Restaurants, grocery stores and shopping centers in and around ZIP code 94042 are listed in the Google Maps searches below, with current hours and reviews.
Libraries and Historical Places
Public libraries, museums and historic sites near Mountain View, California can be found with the searches below, which are centered on ZIP code 94042.
To research local history, try searching for Santa Clara County records and archives along with the name Mountain View.
Roads, Rivers and Lakes
From ZIP code 94042, Los Altos shares the same reference point, Sunnyvale shares the same reference point, Palo Alto shares the same reference point, Coyote lies about 2.5 mi to the northwest and San Jose lies about 3.1 mi to the southwest. Use the directions link for turn-by-turn routes and road names.
Rivers, lakes and other water features near Mountain View show up on the map above, or you can search for them directly.
Frequently Asked Questions About ZIP Code 94042
Photo & Video Credits
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- Photo 2 (“Stenamma diecki casent0005811 dorsal 1”): April Nobile, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Video: “Exploring Downtown Mountain View, California USA Walking Tour #mountainview #downtownmountainview” by Exploration To Go, embedded from YouTube. All rights belong to the creator.
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Data for ZIP code 94042 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.