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Nigeria Postal codes, postal codes in nigeria
In this article, I cover Nigeria Postal Codes, postal codes in nigeria, or nigeria zip codes.
What is Nigeria Postal codes?
Nigerias postal codes, also known as nigeria zip codes are numerical sequences used to identify specific areas within the country for the purpose of efficient mail delivery. The system is managed by the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST).
Nigeria’s postal code system consists of six digits:
- The first digit represents the region.
- The second and third digits combined represent the district within the region.
- The last three digits represent the individual post office or delivery location.
For example:
- Lagos Island: 101001
- Abuja: 900001
- Port Harcourt: 500001
What is Postal Code?
A postal code is a series of letters, numbers, or both, assigned to a geographic area to facilitate the sorting and delivery of mail. These codes are used by postal services worldwide to ensure that mail is routed efficiently and reaches its intended destination promptly. The format and length of postal codes vary by country.
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Nigerian States Postal Codes
Below is the list of Nigeria 36 States & Federal Capital Territory (FCT) postal codes
| Nr. | State | Postal Code |
| 1 | Abia postcode | 440001 |
| 2 | Adamawa postcode | 640001 |
| 3 | Akwa Ibom postcode | 520001 |
| 4 | Anambra postcode | 420001 |
| 5 | Bauchi postcode | 740001 |
| 6 | Bayelsa postcode | 561001 |
| 7 | Benue postcode | 970001 |
| 8 | Borno postcode | 600001 |
| 9 | Cross River postcode | 540001 |
| 10 | Delta postcode | 320001 |
| 11 | Ebonyi postcode | 840001 |
| 12 | Edo postcode | 300001 |
| 13 | Ekiti postcode | 360001 |
| 14 | Enugu postcode | 400001 |
| 15 | Gombe postcode | 760001 |
| 16 | Imo postcode | 460001 |
| 17 | Jigawa postcode | 720001 |
| 18 | Kaduna postcode | 700001 |
| 19 | Kano postcode | 800001 |
| 20 | Katsina postcode | 820001 |
| 21 | Kebbi postcode | 860001 |
| 22 | Kogi postcode | 260001 |
| 23 | Kwara postcode | 240001 |
| 24 | Lagos postcode | 100001 |
| 25 | Nasarawa postcode | 962001 |
| 26 | Niger postcode | 920001 |
| 27 | Ogun postcode | 110001 |
| 28 | Ondo postcode | 340001 |
| 29 | Osun postcode | 230001 |
| 30 | Oyo postcode | 200001 |
| 31 | Plateau postcode | 930001 |
| 32 | Rivers postcode | 500001 |
| 33 | Sokoto postcode | 840001 |
| 34 | Taraba postcode | 660001 |
| 35 | Yobe postcode | 320001 |
| 36 | Zamfara postcode | 860001 |
| FCT – abuja postcode | 900001 |
List of Nigeria States by Geopolitical Zones/Regions
| Region | States |
| North Central | Abuja ( F.C.T ) Benue State Kogi State Kwara State Nassarawa State Niger State Plateau State |
| North West | Jigawa State Kaduna State Kano State Katsina State Kebbi State Sokoto State Zamfara State |
| North East | Adamawa State Bauchi State Borno State Gombe State Taraba State Yobe State |
| South East | Abia State Anambra State Ebonyi State Enugu State Imo State |
| South West | Ekiti State Lagos State Ogun State Ondo State Osun State Oyo State |
| South South | Akwa Ibom State Bayelsa State Cross River State Delta State Edo State Rivers State |
North Central
Abuja Postal Code
| Abuja Municipal | Postal Codes |
| Central Business District | 900211 |
| Garki Area | Garki Area 1: 900241 Garki Area 2: 900242 Garki Area 7: 900247 Garki Area 8: 900248 Garki Area 10: 900250 Garki Area 11: 900251 |
| Wuse | Wuse Zone 1: 900281 Wuse Zone 2: 900282 Wuse Zone 3: 900283 Wuse Zone 4: 900284 Wuse Zone 5: 900285 Wuse Zone 6: 900286 Wuse Zone 7: 900287 |
| Maitama | 900271 |
| Asokoro | 900231 |
| Gwarimpa | 900108 |
| Kubwa | 901101 |
| Karu | 900110 |
| Lugbe | 900107 |
Benue State Local Government & District Area
| Local Government Area | District/Areas |
|---|---|
| Ado L.G.A | – |
| Agatu L.G.A | Agatu – 972108 |
| Apa L.G.A | Ochekwu |
| Buruku L.G.A | – |
| Gboko L.G.A | – |
| Guma L.G.A | District: Mbaawa District: Mbabai District: Mbagwen District: Mbasaan District: Uyiev |
| Gwer East L.G.A | District: Ingohov District: Mbakpa District: Njiriv District: Raav District: Yonov |
| Gwer West L.G.A | District: Ingohov District: Mbakpa District: Njiriv District: Raav District: Yonov |
| Katsina-Ala L.G.A | – |
| Konshisha L.G.A | District: Mbavaa District: Shan-Gevtie |
| Kwande L.G.A | District: Ikurav-Ya District: Nanev District: Shangev-Ya District: Turan |
| Logo L.G.A | Gaambe-Ya Gaambe_Tiev Kpav Kyuran-Tev Mbaterem Ngenev Tongov Torov Ucha Ugondo |
| Makurdi L.G.A | Makurdi (Rural) |
| Makurdi | Area: Army Barracks Area: Eupi-New Layout Area: Federal Low Area: G.R.A Area: General Hospital Area: High Level Ass. Vill. Area: Hudco Quarters Area: Kokoroo Area: Sabon Gari Area: Unijos Campis Area: Wadata Area: Wurukum |
| Obi L.G.A | District: Igede District: Ito District: Uwokwu |
| Ogbadibo L.G.A | – |
| Ohimini L.G.A | District: Adoka District: Akpa District: Oglewu District: Onyan-Gede District: Otukpo (Rural) District: Ugboju |
| Oju L.G.A | – |
| Okpokwu L.G.A | District: Edumoga District: Ichama District: Okpoga District: Orokam District: Otukpa District: Owukpa |
| Otukpo | Area: Ahmadu Bello Area: Ella Market Area: G.R.A Area: General Hospital Area: Local Government Clinic Area: Ministry of Works Area: New Market Area: No. Cross Area: Ochido Area: Ogwonogba Area: OOL Area: Post Office Area: Rail Way Station Area: Rice Mill Area: Sabon Gari |
| Otukpo L.G.A | – |
| Tarka L.G.A | District: Gboko (Rural) District: Ipav District: Kusuv District: Mbagen District: Mbakor District: Mbalagh District: Mbatiav District: Mbatierev District: Mbayion District: Shorov District: Utur District: Yandev |
| Ukum L.G.A | – |
| Ushongo L.G.A | District: Ikov District: Mbagba District: Mbaikyaa District: Ushongo District: Utange |
| Vandeikya L.G.A | District: Mbaduku District: Mbagbera District: Mbaka-Ange District: Mbara District: Mbayongo District: Mingev District: Tsambe District: Ute |
Kogi State Local Government & District Area
| Local Government Area | District/Areas |
|---|---|
| Adavi L.G.A | Adavi – 264103 |
| Ajaokuta L.G.A | District: Ajaokuta District: Ebiya District: Egayin |
| Ankpa L.G.A | District: Ankpa District: Enjema District: Ojoku |
| Bassa L.G.A | District: Ahutara District: Akakana District: Akishamishi District: Ozonogulo |
| Dekina L.G.A | District: Birdu District: Dekina District: Okura Egume |
| Ibaji L.G.A | District: Onyedge |
| Igbala-Mela/Idah L.G.A | District: Adoru District: Idahn District: Oforachi District: Ofulko |
| Ijumu L.G.A | District: Ijumu |
| Kabba | Area: Collage of Agric Area: G.R.A Area: General Hospital Area: Kabba Town Hall Area: Local Government Scretariat Area: Lokoja Bye Pass Area: Sir James Oloruntoba Way |
| Kogi L.G.A | District: Koton Karifi |
| Lokoja L.G.A | District: Kakanda District: Kupa District: Lokoja Rural District: Oworo |
| Mopa-Muro L.G.A | – |
| Ofu L.G.A | District: Gwalawo District: Itobe District: Ogwa District: Ugwo-Lawo |
| Ogori/Magongo L.G.A | District: Ogori / Magongo |
| Okehi L.G.A | District: Eika District: Ihima |
| Okene L.G.A | District: Okene District: Okengwen |
| Olamaboro L.G.A | District: Imani District: Ogodu District: Okpo |
| Omala L.G.A | District: Abejukolo District: Ife District: Ogodu |
| Yagba East L.G.A | District: Yagba North-East District: Yagba South-east |
| Yagba West L.G.A | District: West |
Kwara State Local Government & District Area
| Local Government Area | District/Areas |
|---|---|
| Asa L.G.A | District: Afon District: Onire District: Owode |
| Baruten L.G.A | District: Gwanara District: Ilesha District: Kaiama District: Okuta District: Yashi Kera |
| Edu L.G.A | – |
| Ekiti L.G.A | District: Obo District: Osi |
| Ifelodun L.G.A | District: Agunjin-Ora District: Idofin District: Igbaja District: Ile-Ire District: Oke-Ode District: Omupo District: Oro-ago District: Share |
| Ilorin | Area: Abdul Azeez Area: Adewole Estate Area: Edn Area: Gaa Akanbi Area: Kulende Area: Muritala Rd. Area: Niger Area: Okelele Area: Old Yidi Area: Oloje Area: Pakata Area: Sabon Line Amilegbe Area: Stadium Rd. Gbalasa |
| Ilorin East L.G.A | District: Gaa Akanbi/ District: Ilorin (rural) District: Iponrin |
| Ilorin South L.G.A | District: Gaa Akanbi/ District: Ilorin (rural) District: Iponrin |
| Ilorin West L.G.A | – |
| Irepodun L.G.A | District: Ajase District: Esie-Ijan District: Omuaran District: Oro |
| Isin L.G.A | District: Isin District: Oko-Ola |
| Kaiama L.G.A | – |
| Moro L.G.A | District: Ejidon-Gari District: Lanwa District: Malete District: Oloru District: Paiye |
| Offa L.G.A | District: Offa |
| Oke Ero L.G.A | District: Ekan Meje District: Idofin District: Ilofa/Odo-Owa |
| Oyun L.G.A | District: Odo-Ogun District: Oke-Ogun |
| Patigi L.G.A | District: Kpada District: Lade District: Pategi |
Nassarawa State Local Government & District Area
| Local Government Area | District/Areas |
|---|---|
| Akwanga L.G.A | District: Agyaga District: Akwanga District: Ancio Babba District: Andaha District: Angwan Zaria District: Anjida District: Boher District: Gudi District: Gwanje District: Nigha District: Nunku |
| Awe L.G.A | District: Awe District: Azaara District: Tunga |
| Doma L.G.A | District: Agwashi District: Alagyy District: Doka District: Doma District: Gidanrai |
| Karu L.G.A | District: Gitata District: Karshi District: Karu District: Uke |
| Keana L.G.A | District: Aloshi District: Giza District: Kadarko District: Keana |
| Keffi L.G.A | District: Keffi (Rural) |
| Kokona L.G.A | District: Kokona |
| Lafia L.G.A | District: Assakio District: Barikin Abdullahi District: Lafia (Rural) |
| Nasarawa L.G.A | District: Loko District: Nasarawa District: Udege |
| Nasarawa Eggon L.G.A | District: Alongani District: Mada Station District: Umme |
| Obi L.G.A | District: Obi District: Zhemegli |
| Toto L.G.A | District: Gada District: Toto District: Umaisha |
| Wamba L.G.A | District: Mama District: Wamba |
Niger State Local Government & District Area
| Local Government Area | District/Areas |
|---|---|
| Agaie L.G.A | District: Kintako District: Kintifi |
| Agwara L.G.A | District: Shagunu |
| Bida | Area: Bangayi Ekpat Sunaru Area: Darachita Takwasa Area: Iyaruwa Area: Kuchita Ndak Potun Area: Ndenzuba Area: Water Works |
| Bida L.G.A | District: Bida |
| Borgu L.G.A | District: Babana |
| Bosso L.G.A | District: Bosso |
| Chanchaga L.G.A | District: Minna |
| Edati L.G.A | – |
| Gbako L.G.A | District: Edozhigi District: Lemu |
| Gurara L.G.A | District: Gawu |
| Katcha L.G.A | – |
| Kontagora L.G.A | District: Kontagora (rural |
| Lapai L.G.A | District: Birnin Maza District: Ebbo District: Gulu |
| Lavun L.G.A | District: Jima/Doko District: Jutigi/Edatti |
| Magama L.G.A | District: Auna District: Ibelu |
| Mariga L.G.A | District: Koton Kobo District: Kumbashi |
| Mashegu L.G.A | District: Mashegu District: Zugurma |
| Mokwa L.G.A | District: Mokwa Mokwa |
| Muyi L.G.A | District: Muyi |
| Paikoro L.G.A | District: Kafin Koro District: paiko |
| Rafi L.G.A | District: Guna District: Kusheri District: Kwon Goma District: Tegina |
| Rijau L.G.A | – |
| Shiroro L.G.A | District: Galkogo District: Kuta |
| Suleja L.G.A | District: Suleja |
| Tapa L.G.A | District: Tapa |
| Wushishi L.G.A | District: Wushishi |
Plateau State Local Government & District Area
| Local Government Area | District/Areas |
|---|---|
| Barkin Ladi L.G.A | District: Fan District: Foron |
| Barkin Ladi Town Areas | Area: Gangare Area: Housing estate / Local governmenr Scretariat Area: Unguwar kwano/ Kamfani |
| Bassa L.G.A | District: Amo District: Buhit District: Buji District: Jere District: Kakkek District: Kishika District: Kwall District: Mafara District: Miango |
| Bokkos L.G.A | – |
| Jos | Area: Alheri / utan Area: Anglo Jos Area: Apata/seminary/katako Area: Bukuru Area: Dadin kowa / kuffang Area: Dogon Agogo/Sabon Pegi Area: Gangare / Dilimi Area: Giring/Dogon Karfe Area: Janta Area: Liberty Dam/British America Area: NIPOST G.P.O / C.B.N Area: Rikkos/ Nassarawa Area: Township stadium Area: Tudun Wada / Secretariat /Hwolshe Area: Unijos/ Unguwan Rogo/Kwararafa/Kasuwan Nama Area: Zological Garden/House of Assembly |
| Jos East L.G.A | District: Federe District: Fobur District: Fursum District: Maigemu District: Shere |
| Jos North L.G.A | District: Gwong |
| Jos South L.G.A | District: Du District: Gyel District: Kuru District: Vwang |
| Kanam L.G.A | District: Dengi District: Garga District: Kanam District: Kantana |
| Kanke L.G.A | District: Ampang East District: Amper District: Garram District: Kabwir District: Pai District: Tal |
| Langtang North L.G.A | District: Bwarat District: Gazum District: Langtang ( Rural) District: Pil |
| Langtang South L.G.A | District: Dadin Kowa District: Fajul District: Gamakai District: Lashel District: Resettlemen Area District: Sabon Gida District: Timbol District: Turaki |
| Mangu L.G.A | District: Gindiri District: Jipal District: Kerang District: Kumbul District: Langai District: Mangu District: Panyam District: Vodni |
| Mikang L.G.A | District: Garkawa District: Koeneom District: Montol District: Paipung |
| Pankshin L.G.A | District: Chip District: Fier District: Kadung District: Lankan District: Pankshin (Rural) District: Wokkos |
| Qua’an Pan L.G.A | District: Bwall District: Doemak District: Dokan Kasuwa District: Kwal (Koffar) District: Kwalla District: Kwande District: Kwang District: Namu |
| Riyom L.G.A | District: Jal District: Riyom |
| Shendam L.G.A | District: Dakan Tofa District: Derpeng District: Dorok District: Shendam |
| Wase L.G.A | District: Bashar District: Kadarko District: Lamba District: Wase Town |
Lagos Local Government Area Postal Code
| Lagos L.G.A | Postal Code |
| Agege | 100283 |
| Ajeromi-Ifelodun | 102211 |
| Alimosho | 100275 |
| Amuwo-Odofin | 102102 |
| Apapa | 101254 |
| Badagry | 103101 |
| Epe | 106101 |
| Eti-Osa | 101233 |
| Ibeju-Lekki | 105101 |
| Ifako-Ijaiye | 100215 |
| Ikeja | 100271 |
| Ikorodu | 104101 |
| Kosofe | 100242 |
| Lagos Island | 101223 |
| Lagos Mainland | 101212 |
| Mushin | 100253 |
| Ojo | 102101 |
| Oshodi-Isolo | 100261 |
| Shomolu | 100231 |
| Surulere | 101283 |
Nigeria Postal Codes FAQs
A postal code is a series of letters and/or digits assigned to a specific geographical area to facilitate the sorting and delivery of mail.
Nigerian postal codes are numeric and typically consist of six digits.
Lagos State has several postal codes depending on the area, for example, Ikeja's postal code is 100001.
You can find your area's postal code by visiting the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) website or using online postal code directories.
No, each state and even different areas within a state have unique postal codes.
Using the correct postal code ensures accurate and timely delivery of mail and packages.
The central area of Abuja has the postal code 900001, but different districts have their own codes.
Yes, rural areas in Nigeria also have specific postal codes assigned to them.
Port Harcourt's postal code is 500001 for the main area, with variations for other localities.
No, Nigeria does not have a universal postal code; each area has its own unique code.
Postal codes in Nigeria are assigned based on the administrative divisions and geographic areas by NIPOST.
Kano State's main area postal code is 700001, with different codes for other areas.
Postal codes are not required for electronic mail (email), but are essential for physical mail delivery.
Ibadan has multiple postal codes, with the main area having 200001.
NIPOST is responsible for assigning, maintaining, and updating postal codes in Nigeria.
