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Difference Between Zip Code And Postal Code by Dekadet(m): 7:30am On Jun 24, 2017
If you’ve been confused for some time about what the correct Nigeria ZIP code is or mistake it for Nigeria's postal code, then this post is for you, as it gives some clarification.

For your information, ZIP (Zone Improvement Plan) codes apply ONLY to the United States. The US does not regard postal codes from other countries as ZIP codes.

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.

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.

Never enter 234 as the ZIP code for Nigeria. This is Nigeria’s international phone dialing code. (Whenever you’re required to enter a ZIP code, simply use 110001, 23401, or 00176.)

In case you need more clarity or you can even get each state postal code by just visiting Nipost website here.

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Re: Difference Between Zip Code And Postal Code by menxer: 7:53am On Jun 24, 2017

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Re: Difference Between Zip Code And Postal Code by azipcode: 9:18pm On Dec 15, 2018
Nigeria Zip Codes
Nigeria is divided into six geopolitical zones with each zone sharing the same ethnicity and background, cultural practices and history.

The geopolitical have helped in effective allocation of resources by the government and was created during the reign of President Ibrahim Babangida. The six geo-political zones are; North East region made up of mainly of the Kanuri ethnic group and has six states; Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, and Yobe. North West region is made up of mainly the Hausa Fulani ethnic group and has seven states; Jigawa, Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Kebbi, and Zamfara.

The North Central region also known as the middle belt and has the largest number of states, it’s made up of mainly the Tiv ethnic group and has seven states; Federal Capital Territory, Benue, Kogi, Kwara, Nassarawa, Niger, and Plateau. The South East region made up mainly of the Igbo ethnic group and has the least number of states, five states are in South East region; Abia, Anambra, Enugu, Ebonyi, and Imo.

The South-South region is made up of Ijaw ethnic group and has six states; Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Cross River state, Delta, Edo, and Rivers. The last geopolitical zone is the South West region which is mainly dominated by the Yoruba tribes. Six states in the South West region of Nigeria and these are; Ekiti, Oyo, Ogun, Lagos, Osun and Ondo. In Nigeria there are no ZIP codes, ZIP codes are only used and available in the United States of America. In the country

In Nigeria there are no ZIP codes, ZIP codes are only used and available in the United States of America.

In the country instead, they use postal codes for different states, depending on the state that you are located when required to give a ZIP code just give the postal code of the particular state you stay.

The Best Zip Code Finder Tool only for you. The name azipcode.com is providing you current zip with your location address. It will also help to find accurate zip/postal code for your location.

The Nigerian Postal Service has divided the country into nine regions with each regional code making up the first digit of the region’s postal code. Postal codes in Nigeria are made up of six numeric digits, the first digit is the regional code with the last three digits representing the delivery location mostly a post office or an urban area. Lagos has the lowest postal code 100001. The main postal head office in each region in Nigeria has a postal code ending with 0001.

Lagos has the lowest postal code 100001. The main postal head office in each region in Nigeria has a postal code ending with 0001.

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Re: Difference Between Zip Code And Postal Code by ThatFairGuy: 6:35am On Oct 16, 2019
Thanks OP and everyone... This is very much helpful but hasn't reach FP Since 2017
Cc Lalasticlala or mods responsible for this section should please do the needful...
Re: Difference Between Zip Code And Postal Code by smd837(m): 8:41pm On Nov 10, 2021
Thanks sir, God bless you.

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