Nigeria has no single national ZIP code. Each area has its own 6-digit postal code from NIPOST, such as 900001 for Garki, Abuja. Put your area’s 6 digits in the ZIP code box, and find yours by state and LGA (Local Government Area) on zipcodes.ng.
+234 is Nigeria’s phone code, not a ZIP code. It goes in the phone number field only.
What to enter, form by form
| What the form shows | What to enter |
|---|---|
| A ZIP or postal code box, country set to Nigeria | Your area’s 6-digit postal code |
| The ZIP code box is marked optional | You may leave it blank, but your 6-digit code is better if you know it |
| The box only takes 5 digits | Check the country field first. A 5-digit box usually means the form is still set to the United States |
| The box rejects letters | Your 6-digit code, not the 11-character NIPOST digital postcode |
| A phone number with a country code | +234, then your number |
If the form still will not take a Nigerian code after you set the country to Nigeria, contact the website’s support. Do not make up a code. Shopify’s published address rules for Nigeria, for example, reject any code that starts with 0.
Does Nigeria have ZIP codes?
Yes, but they are called postal codes. NIPOST gives each area a 6-digit code. A form that says “ZIP code” means this code for a Nigerian address.
Since 1 October 2026, NIPOST also gives each building its own 11-character digital postcode. That is a second, separate code. See NIPOST digital postcode: what it is and how to find yours.
Nigeria ZIP code format
A Nigerian postal code is 6 digits, written after the town or district name. This is how the Universal Postal Union shows a Nigerian address, using NIPOST’s details:
| Form field | Example |
|---|---|
| Name | Mr. Bukwa Okoro |
| Company (if any) | Okukwo Nigeria Ltd |
| Address line 1 | 34 Alayande Cl |
| Address line 2 / district | Mokola |
| City | Ibadan |
| State / province | Oyo State |
| ZIP / postal code | 200212 |
| Country | Nigeria |
A US form may ask for a “State”. Pick your Nigerian state, such as Lagos or the Federal Capital Territory, from the list once the country is set to Nigeria.
How to find your Nigerian ZIP code
- Open your state page, for example Lagos State, FCT Abuja, Oyo State or Kano State.
- Pick your LGA from the list.
- Find your street or area in the table and copy its 6-digit code.
These codes are the ones listed in NIPOST’s published allocation. We cannot check them against a live NIPOST database, so read how we check our data.
What big services ask for
This is what we could confirm from each company’s own published rules or data on 2 October 2026. A single shop or site can still set its own rule.
| Service | Postal code for a Nigerian address |
|---|---|
| Shopify (its published address rules) | Optional. If you enter one, it must be 6 digits and must not start with 0. |
| Google (its address data, used by Chrome autofill) | Optional. The format is 6 digits. |
| PayPal | PayPal’s developer guide says a postal code is “typically required for countries with a postal code”. Nigeria has them, so expect PayPal to ask. |
| Amazon, eBay, DHL, FedEx, UPS, Copart | We could not find a page from these companies that states the rule for Nigeria. Enter your 6-digit code. |
Copart
We could not find a Copart help page that says what to enter for a Nigerian address. If the form lets you choose Nigeria as the country, enter your 6-digit code. If it only takes a 5-digit US ZIP, ask Copart or your broker how they handle Nigerian buyers before you guess.
Couriers and shipping
Give the 6-digit code in the postal code box. If a courier in Nigeria asks for your exact building, add your NIPOST digital postcode to an address line, not to the ZIP box.
Do not use a “Nigeria ZIP code” from a list
Some websites print one code for the whole country or one per state. NIPOST codes are given by area, so a single code will be wrong for most addresses. Always use the code for your own town, district or street.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ZIP code of Nigeria?
There is no single one. Each area has its own 6-digit postal code, such as 900001 for Garki, Abuja, and 200212 for Mokola, Ibadan.
How many digits is a Nigerian ZIP code?
Six. NIPOST’s newer digital postcode is a different code with 11 characters.
How do I get a ZIP code in Nigeria?
You don’t apply for one. Look up your area’s 6-digit code on your state page. For your building’s digital postcode, use postcode.gov.ng/find, which is free and needs no account.
Can I leave the ZIP code blank for Nigeria?
Often, yes. Shopify’s and Google’s published address rules treat the postal code as optional for Nigeria. Some forms still require it, so keep your 6-digit code handy.
Can I enter 00000 or 000000?
We advise against it. It is not a Nigerian postal code, and Shopify’s published address rules for Nigeria reject codes that start with 0.
Is +234 a ZIP code?
No. +234 is Nigeria’s international phone code. It goes in the phone field.
Should I put the NIPOST digital postcode in the ZIP code box?
No, not on a foreign form. Those boxes expect 6 digits. Put the digital postcode in an address line if a courier needs it.