Complete Guide: Nigeria postal code list for all 36 states (table)
Nigeria’s Postal Code: A Numerical Code Consisting of Six Digits, Equivalent to ZIP Code or Postcode. The Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) has implemented a systematic structure for postal codes in Nigeria. Each location within the country is assigned a distinctive code consisting of six digits. Unlike certain countries that incorporate alphabets into their postal or zip codes, Nigeria employs a uniform format of six-digit numerical codes across all regions.
In Nigeria, the terms “ZIP Code,” “Postcode,” and “Postal Code” are interchangeable when referring to the country’s code system. The Nigerian Postal Code is a six-digit numeric code widely used for postal purposes throughout the nation.
All main post offices in the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory are designated with the suffix number or code 001. For example, the postal code for Garki HO in Abuja is 900001. Nigeria’s lowest Postal Code is 100001, assigned to Ikeja, Lagos Metropolitan in Lagos State. On the other hand, the highest Postal Code is 982112, designated for Mbara in Vandeikya, Benue State.
Nigeria ZIP Code (All Nigerian Postal Codes By State)
Nigeria’s ZIP Code is the same as Postcode or postal code for Nigeria. The Nigerian Postal Code is a numeric code consisting of a six-digit number.
| Country | Nigeria |
|---|---|
| Postal Code | 100001 – 982112 (Lagos State – Benue State) |
| Capital | Abuja |
| Largest city | Lagos |
| ISO 3166 Code | NG |
| Calling Code | +234 |
| Internet TLD | .ng |
| Currency | Naira (₦) (NGN) |
| Time Zone | UTC+01:00 (WAT) |
The Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) divides the country into 9 regions, which are the first digits of the code. The 2nd and 3rd digits, combined with the first, are the shipping districts for outbound sorting. And the delivery location is represented by the last three digits.
All main post offices in 36 States plus the Federal Capital Territory have the suffix number or code 001. For example, Garki HO in Abuja has the postal code 900001. The lowest Postal code for Nigeria is 100001, Ikeja, Lagos Metropolitan in Lagos State, and the highest is 982112, Mbara, Vandeikya in Benue State.
Nigerian States & Postal Codes
| S/N | STATE | No. of LGAs | POSTAL CODE |
| 1 | Abia State | 17 | 440001 |
| 2 | Adamawa State | 22 | 640001 |
| 3 | Akwa Ibom State | 21 | 520001 |
| 4 | Anambra State | 31 | 420001 |
| 5 | Bauchi State | 20 | 740001 |
| 6 | Bayelsa State | 9 | 560212 |
| 7 | Benue State | 22 | 970101 |
| 8 | Borno State | 27 | 600001 |
| 9 | Cross River State | 18 | 840001 |
| 10 | Delta State | 25 | 320001 |
| 11 | Ebonyi State | 13 | 480251 |
| 12 | Edo State | 19 | 300001 |
| 13 | Enugu State | 17 | 400001 |
| 14 | Gombe State | 11 | 760222 |
| 15 | FCT, Abuja | 6 | 900001 |
| 16 | Imo State | 27 | 460001 |
| 17 | Jigawa State | 27 | 720001 |
| 18 | Kaduna State | 23 | 700001 |
| 19 | Kano State | 44 | 800001 |
| 20 | Katsina State | 34 | 820001 |
| 21 | Kebbi State | 22 | 860001 |
| 22 | Kogi State | 20 | 260001 |
| 23 | Kwara State | 16 | 240001 |
| 24 | Lagos State | 20 | 100001 |
| 25 | Nasarawa State | 13 | 950101 |
| 26 | Niger State | 24 | 920001 |
| 27 | Ogun State | 19 | 110001 |
| 28 | Ondo State | 18 | 340001 |
| 29 | Osun State | 30 | 230001 |
| 30 | Oyo State | 34 | 200001 |
| 31 | Plateau State | 17 | 930001 |
| 32 | Rivers State | 23 | 500001 |
| 33 | Sokoto State | 22 | 840001 |
| 34 | Taraba State | 16 | 660001 |
| 35 | Yobe State | 17 | 320001 |
| 37 | Zamfara State | 14 | 860211 |
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Postal Address
The postal address for the main post office of Nigeria is the Nigerian Postal Service Nipost Corporate Headquarters Abubakar Musa Argungu House Plot 1279 Muhammadu Buhari Way PMB 12537, Garki 900001 Abuja, Nigeria.
The Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) divides the country into 9 regions, which are the first digits of the code. The 2nd and 3rd digits, combined with the first, are the shipping districts for outbound sorting. And the delivery location is represented by the last three digits.
All main post offices in 36 States plus the Federal Capital Territory have the suffix number or code 001. For example, Garki HO in Abuja has the postal code 900001. The lowest Postal code for Nigeria is 100001, Ikeja, Lagos Metropolitan in Lagos State, and the highest is 982112, Mbara, Vandeikya in Benue State.
The largest city in Nigeria
ZIP or Postal code searches occur in large cities like Lagos, Kano, Ibadan, Kaduna, Port Harcourt, Benin City, Maiduguri, and Abuja.
Lagos City
Lagos Postcode starts with the lowest code, which is 100001 to 102361. Lagos is Nigeria’s largest city and was Nigeria’s capital until 1991.
Kano City
Kano City ZIP Code is 700xxx. Kano is a city located in Kano State, Nigeria, and is the capital city of Kano State. It is the second largest city in Nigeria after the town of Lagos.
Ibadan
Ibadan Postal code is 200xxx. The city of Ibadan is the capital city of Oyo State in Nigeria. It is Nigeria’s third largest city by population, after Lagos and Kano.
Kaduna City
Kaduna Postal code is 800xxx. Kaduna City is the capital city of Kaduna State, North West Geopolitical Zone of Nigeria. The city is the former political capital of Northern Nigeria.
Port Harcourt
Port Harcourt Postcode is 500001 to 500272. Port Harcourt is the capital and largest city in Rivers State, Nigeria. In Nigeria, Port Harcourt is the fifth largest city in Nigeria after Lagos, Kano, Ibadan, and Kaduna. The area that became Port Harcourt was previously agricultural land of the Rebisi, an ethnic group of the Ikwerre region, in 1912.
Benin City
Benin City Postal code is 300xxx. Benin City is the capital and largest city in the Edo State, Geopolitical Zone of Nigeria. This city or town is the fourth largest city in Nigeria after Lagos, Kano, and Ibadan.
Maiduguri
Postcode for Maiduguri is 600xxx. Maiduguri is the capital and largest city in the Maiduguri Local Government Area, Borno State, North East Geopolitical Zone of Nigeria.
Abuja
The postal code for Abuja is 900001 as Headquarters. Abuja is the capital and eighth most populous city in Nigeria. The city is located in the country’s center within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). NIPOST’s main post office address is located in this city.
FAQ
What is the zip code or postal code of Nigeria?
Nigeria does not have a single postal code, but its streets, villages, towns, and cities in Nigeria are divided into postal areas with their respective codes.
Is 23401 The zip code for Nigeria?
23401 is not a valid zip code for Nigeria. You can check through the states in the table above for the closest zip code to use for your online service.
What is the Nigeria state code?
The table above lists the codes for the 36 States and the FCT.
Who’s zip code is 23401?
23401 is not a valid zip code.
What is Owerri’s postcode?
Look under Imo State in the table above.
Where can I find my postal code? How do I find a zip code?
You can look through the table above for the state that contains your town/city to match the respective zip code in Nigeria.
