Complete List Of Postal Codes For All 36 States In Nigeria

Postal and zip codes play a key role in ensuring efficient mail delivery. While countries like the United States use zip codes, in Nigeria, postal codes are the standard.

Nigeria is divided into six geopolitical zones, each defined by shared ethnic backgrounds, cultural practices, and historical ties. These zones help in the equitable distribution of resources by the government, a system established during President Ibrahim Babangida’s administration.

Overview of Nigeria’s Geopolitical Zones

North-East Region: Dominated by the Kanuri ethnic group, this zone includes six states: Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, and Yobe.
North-West Region: Primarily composed of the Hausa-Fulani ethnic group, it has seven states: Jigawa, Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Kebbi, and Zamfara.
North-Central Region: Also called the Middle Belt, this zone is mainly home to the Tiv people and comprises seven states: Benue, Kogi, Kwara, Nasarawa, Niger, Plateau, and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
South-East Region: Known for the Igbo ethnic group, it has five states: Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu, and Imo.
South-South Region: Dominated by the Ijaw people, it consists of six states: Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Cross River, Delta, Edo, and Rivers.
South-West Region: Largely inhabited by the Yoruba people, this zone includes Ekiti, Lagos, Ogun, Ondo, Osun, and Oyo states.

Understanding Nigeria’s Postal Codes

Nigeria’s postal codes are six-digit numbers, with the first digit representing one of the nine postal regions defined by NIPOST (Nigerian Postal Service). The second and third digits, combined with the first, designate the dispatch district for sorting outgoing mail. The last three digits specify the delivery location, which could be a post office or a specific area, whether rural or urban.

Postal Codes Across Nigeria

The lowest postal code in Nigeria is 100001 (Lagos), while the highest is 982002. Each state has its own set of codes, and the main post offices in every region typically end with “0001.” For example, Garki Main HO in Abuja has the postal code 900001, while Lokoja in Kogi has 270001, and Port Harcourt has 500001.