Nigeria Postcode Directory (All States & LGAs)

What is a Nigeria Postcode?

A postcode, also called a postal code, is a numeric code used by the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) to identify specific locations across the country. Every state, local government area (LGA), and major district has a unique code. Postcodes help streamline mail delivery and are often required for online forms, shipping, and official documentation.

Browse Nigeria Postcodes by State

At Places.com.ng, we have organized all Nigerian postcodes by region and state for easier navigation. Here’s a quick overview:

South East: Anambra, Enugu, Ebonyi, Imo, Abia

South West: Lagos, Oyo, Ogun, Ondo, Ekiti, Osun

South South: Rivers, Delta, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Cross River, Edo

North Central: Abuja FCT, Niger, Kogi, Kwara, Benue, Plateau, Nasarawa

North East: Borno, Yobe, Adamawa, Taraba, Bauchi, Gombe

North West: Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Kebbi, Sokoto, Zamfara, Jigawa

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ℹ️ Country	Nigeria
Postal Code	100001 – 982112 (Lagos – Benue)
Capital	Abuja
Largest city	Lagos
ISO 3166-1 Alpha-2 code	NG
ISO 3166-1 Alpha-3 code	NGA
ISO 3166-1 Numeric code	566
Calling Code	+234
Internet TLD	.ng
Currency	Naira (₦) (NGN)
Time Zone	UTC+01:00 (WAT)

ℹ️ Country

Nigeria

Postal Code

100001 – 982112 (Lagos – Benue)

Capital

Abuja

Largest city

Lagos

ISO 3166-1 Alpha-2 code

ISO 3166-1 Alpha-3 code

NGA

ISO 3166-1 Numeric code

566

Calling Code

+234

Internet TLD

.ng

Currency

Naira (₦) (NGN)

Time Zone

UTC+01:00 (WAT)

Nigeria’s strategic position in West Africa, combined with its vast human and natural resources, makes it a key player in regional and continental affairs. The country operates as a federal republic with multiple levels of government serving over 200 million citizens across its diverse landscape.

In Nigeria, the terms “Postcode,” and “Postal Code” are interchangeable when referring to the country’s code system. The Nigerian Postal Code is a six-digit numeric code that is widely used for postal purposes throughout the entire nation.

All main post offices in the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory are designated with the suffix number or code 001. As an example, the postal code for Garki HO in Abuja is 900001. In Nigeria, the 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.

The suffix number or code 001 is assigned to all main post offices in the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. For instance, the postal code for Garki HO in Abuja is 900001. The lowest Postal Code in Nigeria is 100001, which belongs to Ikeja, Lagos Metropolitan in Lagos State, while the highest is 982112, for Mbara in Vandeikya, Benue State.

The 36 States & Federal Capital Territory (FCT) plus their respective primary postal codes are listed below.

Nigeria ZIP Codes List by State
ISO Code	State	Postcode	LGA	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	Jalingo
NG-YO	Yobe	620001	Damaturu	GPO
NG-ZA	Zamfara	880001	Gusau	Gusau
NG-FC	FCT	900001	Abuja Municipal	Garki

Nigeria is a federation of 36 states with federal capital territory – Abuja. The Federal Capital Territory, also known as FCT, is the capital of Nigeria. The Abuja FCT is not a state but is administered by a Federal Minister appointed by the President as part of his cabinet.Each state in NIgeria is sub-divided into Local Government Areas (LGAs). There are a total of 774 local government areas in Nigeria.

Nigeria Postcode Format

NIPOST, the Nigerian Postal Service, has divided the country into 9 regions, which are indicated by the first digit of the six-digit Postal Code. The second and third digits, when combined with the first, represent the shipping districts used in outbound sorting. The last three digits of the code are used to identify the specific delivery location. The Nigerian Postal Service NIPOST Corporate Headquarters is situated at Abubakar Musa Argungu House, Plot 1279, Muhammadu Buhari Way, Garki, PMB 12537, Abuja 900001, Nigeria. This postal address is designated for the primary post office in Nigeria.

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.

Largest city in Nigeria

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 that is 100001 to 102361. Lagos is the largest city in Nigeria and was the capital of Nigeria until 1991.
Kano City: Kano City Postal 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 city of Lagos .
Ibadan: Ibadan Postal code is 200xxx. The city of Ibadan is the capital city of Oyo State, in Nigeria. It is the third largest city by population in Nigeria after Lagos and Kano.
Kaduna City: Kaduna Postal code is 800xxx. Kaduna City is the capital city of Kaduna State, North West Geoploitical 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 that was 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, in Borno State, North East Geopolitical Zone of Nigeria.
Abuja: 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 center of the country within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). NIPOST main post office address is located in this city.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Postal Code?

A Postal code (used locally in many English-speaking countries) is a series of letters or numbers or both, sometimes including spaces or punctuation, included in a postal address for mail sorting purposes.

What is Nigeria Postcode or Postal Code?

Nigeria Postcode is a numeric code consisting of a Six digit number. The lowest Postal code in Nigeria is 100001, Ikeja in Lagos and the highest is 982112, Mbara, Vandeikya in Benue State.