Nigeria ZIP Code: List of Nigerian Postal Codes

Browse the Nigeria zip codes by state and city in this comprehensive list! Understand how the postal system works and how to search for codes with ease.

Learn everything about the Nigerian postal codes as provided by the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST)! This complete page features postal codes by states, major their cities and how NIPOST manages Nigeria’s postal system.

The Nigerian Postal Service, known as NIPOST, plays a key role in Nigeria. It is important to understand who they are and what they do.

• What is NIPOST? NIPOST is the abbreviation of the complete word, “The Nigerian Postal Service.” This body is a federal government entity that is in charge of the mailing system in the country. They organize and deliver mail.
• What are their responsibilities? NIPOST is responsible for efficiently organizing mail delivery and overseeing postal services in Nigeria. They assign and manage a six-digit number, known as Postal Codes, Zip Codes, or Postcodes. This system is used for addresses in the 36 states and their cities across the country.

Now that we know what the Nigeria zip code is and who manages the mailing system, let’s see how these codes work.

How does the Nigeria ZIP code work?

A Nigerian ZIP code, or postal code, consists of six digits. The structure of the code is designed to make sorting and delivering mail easier.

The first three digits of the Nigerian postal code show a specific region or district. The last three digits refer to smaller areas, often pointing to a post office or mail sorting center.

For example:

• The postal code 100001 is for Ikeja in Lagos State.
• 900001: Garki Main Post Office in Abuja
• The postal code 900001 belongs to Abuja, the capital city of Nigeria.
• 100001: Ikeja, Lagos Metropolitan

It is worth noting that all main post offices in Nigeria end with the suffix “001.“

Information Table: Nigeria ZIP Codes

Information	Details
Country/Country Code	Nigeria (NG, NGN, NGR, NIG)
Postal Code Range	100001 – 982112 (Lagos – Benue)
Capital	Abuja
Largest City	Lagos
ISO 3166 Code	NG
Calling Code	+234
Internet TLD	.ng
Currency	Naira (₦) (NGN)
Time Zone	UTC+01:00 (WAT)

Comprehensive List of Nigeria Postal Codes by States and Cities

Here’s a comprehensive list of postal or zip codes for various states in Nigeria. The table shows the ISO code, state, postal code, LGA (Local Government Area), and key mail facilities.

ISO Code	State	Postal / Zip Code	LGA	Mail Facility
NG-AB	Abia	440001	Isiala Ngwa South	GPO
NG-AD	Adamawa	640001	Yola North	GPO
NG-AK	Akwa Ibom	520001	Uyo	GPO
NG-AN	Anambra	420001	Awka South	Awka
NG-BA	Bauchi	740001	Bauchi	Wunti
NG-BY	Bayelsa	561001	Brass	Brass
NG-BE	Benue	970001	Makurdi	Makurdi
NG-BO	Borno	600001	Maiduguri	GPO
NG-CR	Cross River	540001	Calabar Municipal	Calabar
NG-DE	Delta	320001	Oshimili South	Asaba
NG-EB	Ebonyi	840001	Sokoto South	GPO
NG-ED	Edo	300001	Oredo	GPO
NG-EK	Ekiti	360001	Ado Ekiti	Ado Ekiti
NG-EN	Enugu	400001	Enugu North	Asata
NG-GO	Gombe	760001	Gombe	Gombe
NG-IM	Imo	460001	Owerri Municipal	New Owerri
NG-JI	Jigawa	720001	Dutse	GPO
NG-KD	Kaduna	800001	Kaduna North	GPO
NG-KN	Kano	700001	Nasarawa	GPO
NG-KT	Katsina	820001	Katsina	Daura
NG-KE	Kebbi	860001	Birnin Kebbi	Haliru Abidu
NG-KO	Kogi	260001	Lokoja	GPO
NG-KW	Kwara	240001	Ilorin South	GPO
NG-LA	Lagos	100001	Ikeja	GPO
NG-NA	Nasarawa	962001	Nasarawa	Nasarawa
NG-NI	Niger	920001	Bosso	GPO
NG-OG	Ogun	110001	Abeokuta South	GPO
NG-ON	Ondo	340001	Akure North	GPO
NG-OS	Osun	230001	Osogbo	Osogbo
NG-OY	Oyo	200001	Ibadan South West	GPO
NG-PL	Plateau	930001	Jos North	GPO
NG-RI	Rivers	500001	Port Harcourt	GPO
NG-SO	Sokoto	840001	Sokoto South	GPO
NG-TA	Taraba	660001	Jalingo	GPO
NG-YO	Yobe	620001	Damaturu	GPO
NG-ZA	Zamfara	880001	Gusau	Gusau
NG-FC	Federal Capital	900001	Abuja Municipal	Garki

Postal Codes for Major Cities in Nigeria

The largest cities in Nigeria have specific postal codes that cover a wide range of areas. Some notable examples include:

• Enugu State: The general postal code for Enugu State is 400001.
• Lagos State: The most populous city in Nigeria, with postal codes ranging from 100001 to 102361. Lagos was Nigeria’s capital until 1991 and remains a major economic hub.
• Abuja is the current capital of Nigeria. It has the postal code 900001. This code mainly covers the Garki area. The NIPOST headquarters is located there.
• Kano State: The second-largest city in Nigeria, with postal codes starting from 700xxx. Kano serves as the capital of Kano State.
• Ibadan, Oyo State: This is the capital city of Oyo State, with postal codes starting from 200xxx. It is the third-largest city in Nigeria.
• Port Harcourt, Rivers State: The largest city in Rivers State, with postal codes ranging from 500001 to 500272. It is the fifth-largest city in Nigeria and a major industrial hub.

What is the Difference Between ZIP Code and Postal Code?

In the United States, the term ZIP code is commonly used. However, in Nigeria, the term “postal code” is preferred. Postal codes in Nigeria have six digits. This is different from the five-digit system used in American ZIP codes.

Here’s a breakdown of the differences:

• ZIP Code: Used primarily in the USA and follows a five-digit format.
• Postal Code: Used in Nigeria, comprising six digits to cover regional and local divisions.

How to Search for Nigerian Postal Codes on the NIPOST Portal.

There are several ways to find accurate postal codes for Nigeria. The official Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) website offers a search tool to look up codes by state, city, or LGA. Additionally, many websites provide searchable databases of Nigerian postal codes.

If you are unsure about a postal code, you can use the NIPOST search tool. Online postal code databases are also helpful. These tools will help you find the correct information.

FAQs – The List of Nigerian Postal Codes.