Nigeria Zip Code and Its Detailed Explanation
Postal codes in Nigeria are numeric, consisting of six digits. NIPOST, the Nigerian Postal Service, divides the country into nine regions, which make up the first digit of the code. The second and third digits, combined with the first, are the dispatch district for outgoing sorting.
If you’ve been confused for some time about what the correct Nigeria ZIP code is, then this post is for you, as it gives some clarification.
In all other countries, postal codes are used. However, ZIP codes in the US are used for the same purposes for which other countries use postal codes — for mailing purposes.
So, ZIP codes are to the US while postal codes are to other countries — including Nigeria.
Complete list of Nigeria combinations for all its states and FCT ZIP CODE
Abia – 440001
Adamawa – 640001
Akwa Ibom – 520001
Anambra – 420001
Borno – 600001
Cross River – 540001
Delta – 320001
Ebonyi – 840001
Edo – 300001
Ekiti – 360001
Enugu – 400001
Gombe – 760001
Imo – 460001
Jigawa – 720001
Kaduna – 700001
Kano – 800001
Katsina – 820001
Kebbi – 860001
Kogi – 260001
Kwara – 240001
Lagos (mainland/island) – 100001/101001
Nasarawa – 962001
Niger – 920001
Ogun – 110001
Ondo – 340001
Osun – 230001
Oyo – 200001
Plateau – 930001
Rivers – 500001
Sokoto – 840001
Taraba – 660001
Yobe – 320001
Zamfara – 860001
However, note that the USPS (United States Postal Service) has codes for overseas countries, which are used when handling deliveries. These codes are equivalent to the ZIP codes used within the US. The code for Nigeria is 00176-0000.
Now, how do you fill forms requesting for ZIP code?
If you’re filling a form online, and you’re required to key in your ZIP code, simply put 110001 or 23401. Some sites may reject both codes. In such case, try 00176. At least one of these codes should work.
Don’t make this mistake, please…
Never enter 234 as the ZIP code for Nigeria. This is Nigeria’s international phone dialling code. (Whenever you’re required to enter a ZIP code, simply use 110001, 23401, or 00176.)
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