Postal codes or zip codes are a combination of letters and digits used for the purpose of sorting out mail. The codes are recognized globally.

When something is sent through a post office, the codes are used to determine the exact location. The codes at the end are for a specific place. Sometimes, they come in form of both alphabets and numbers. The postal codes are used by postal agencies worldwide as well as courier, logistics and delivery companies to ensure quick and efficient delivery.

The codes are also important in determining demographic information, census, and economic planning.

What is the Difference Between Postal Codes and Zip Codes?

Many get confused about the terms zip code and postal code. Are they the same thing?

“How do I look for my ZIP code?”

“Is Zip code the same as postal code”

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Zip Code

Zip code is the coding system used in identifying the location and ensuring the quick delivery of mail or other deliveries. It was introduced in 1963 by the United States Postal Services and is currently used in the United States and the Philippines.

Postal Codes

The postal code is used by all countries in the world, with the exception of the US and the Philippines to facilitate the sorting of mails automatically.  Postal Codes on the other hand was introduced in 1959 and is used globally. Postal codes might contain numbers, letters and sometimes even punctuation marks, depending on the location.

Each country, state, zone or district have their own unique postcodes administered by the location’s indigenous Postal Services Agency.

The terms Postal codes and Zip codes can however be used interchangeably.

Postal Codes in Nigeria

Nigeria uses the postal code system, as administered by the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST).  For the purpose of administering the Zip codes in Nigeria, NIPOST categories the country into 9 regions. The first 6 digits are determined based on the regions while the last 3 digits are dependant on the local post office in the area.

Here is a compilation of all the Zip codes and postal codes in Zaria Local Government, Kaduna State.

Zaria, 810241

Abdu Salam Rd.

Aliyu Dan Sidi Rd.

Dallale Rd.

Albarkawa

Alkali

Amaru

Bishar

Dakaci

Dan Mdami

Dan Zazzau

Doka

Fam-Wanki

Fatika

Gangaren Kwadi Rd.

Gaya

Gwargwaje

Imamu

Iya

Jatau

Juma

Jushi

Kahu

Kambari

Kanfege

Karfe

Kaura

Kofar Kibo

Rimin Kwakwa

Kofar Doka

Kofar Kuyambana

Kona

Kusfa

Kwarbai

Lalli

Lemu

Limanci Kona

Limancin Iya

Magajiya

Malam Sule

New Jos Rd.

Rinji

Rmin Tsiwa

Rubu

Salmanduna

Tukur-Tukur

Zakara

Kauran Juli

Liman Gaude Rd.

Unguwan Nufawa

Kofar Gayan, 810254

Abdu Rd.

Kwasau Rd.

M. Tamusa Rd.

Palace Rd.

Kofar Jatau, 810253

Abdukarimu Rd.

Alkali Rd.

Liman Abubakar Rd.

Main St.

Sambo Rd.

Sarkin Ruwa Rd.

Dan Dutse

Gyallesu, 810231

Alkali Rd.

Aminu Rd.

Barde Rd.

Chiama Rd.

Ciroma Rd.

Dagari Rd.

Dallale Rd.

Dan Galadima Rd.

Dan Madami Rd.

Dikko Rd.

Gagari Rd.

Galdina Rd.

Gwaba Rd.

Jigba St.

Joju St.

Kugu Rd.

Madaki Rd.

Makama Rd.

Makaranta Rd.

Makema Rd.

Market Rd.

More Rd.

Nabawa St.

Nuhu Rd.

Old Jos Rd.

Radio Rd.

Ricipa Rd.

Rimi Rd.

Sardamina Rd.

Sarkin Ruwa Rd.

Sarkin Yaki Rd.

Turaki Rd.

Unguwar Malamai Rd.

Wali Rd.

Wawa St.

Waziri Rd.

Tudun Wada, 810232

Alkali Rd.

Aminu Rd.

Barebari Rd.

Dikko Rd.

Hospital Rd.

Jibga Rd.

Joji Rd.

Lawal Aliyu Rd.

Lemu Rd.

Maje Rd.

Makarfi Rd.

Mora Rd.

Musan Gwarzo Rd.

Old Jos Rd.

Rimi Rd.

Shafi Rd.

Wawa Rd.

Zailani Rd.

Hanwa, 810211

Angwan Nashuka

Chadiya Rd.

Churchill Ave.

Circular Rd.

Court House Rd.

Danladi Gangare

Dorowa Rd.

Gulma Rd.

Harison Hotel Gate

Kaje

Kufena Rd.

Kwarin Ayuba

Liverpool Rd.

Makera

Nabisu Rd.

Rafinsidi

Rd A

Rd C

Residency Rd.

Rugar Fulani

Runji

Railway Quartres, 810221

Barma Rd.

Benin St.

Circular Rd.

Club St.

Commonwealth Rd.

Dogon-Bauchi central

Freetown St.

Hanwa makera

Hanwa Rd (farm seed house)

Jeka da Kwarinka

Jushin waje

Liverpool Ave.

Manchester St.

Park Rd/Hamzent

Railway Quarters

Rock Rd.

Sarki Arab St.

Sokoto Rd.

T. Ln.

Unguwar Jaba

Unguwar jaba