The list of postal codes in Lagos State

Lagos, Nigeria is a bustling economic hub and a city known for its vibrant lifestyle, diverse culture, and dynamic business environment. 

Given its size and pace, an efficient postal system is crucial. This is where postal codes come into play, ensuring that mail and packages are delivered accurately and promptly.

What are postal codes?

Postal codes are numerical codes used to identify specific geographic areas within a country. These codes help in sorting and delivering mail by indicating precise locations. In Lagos, as in many other cities, postal codes are important for efficient mail distribution, helping postal services and couriers deliver items quickly and accurately.

Structure of Lagos postal codes

Lagos postal codes typically consist of six digits. The first digit represents the region, while the subsequent digits narrow down the location further, specifying the district and sometimes even the street. For example, in the postal code "100271," "1" represents the region, which in this case is Lagos.

Lagos postal codes by local government areas

Lagos is divided into several postal code zones, each covering distinct areas. Below are the postal codes for all the local government areas (LGAs) in Lagos, along with their subdivisions:

Agege

• Agege: 100283
• Dopemu: 100274

Ajeromi-Ifelodun

• Ajeromi: 102103
• Ajegunle: 102101

Alimosho

• Alimosho: 100275
• Egbeda: 100276
• Idimu: 100275
• Ipaja: 100278
• Ikotun: 100265
• Akowonjo: 100274

Amuwo-Odofin

• Amuwo: 102102
• Festac Community I: 102312
• Festac Community II: 102313
• Mile 2: 102272
• Kirikiri Industrial: 102341
• Agboju: 102241
• Satellite Town: 102361

Apapa

• Apapa: 101254
• Apapa Quays: 101255
• Tincan Island: 101256
• Marine Beach: 101257
• Ajegunle: 102103

Badagry

• Badagry: 103101
• Ajara: 103102
• Ibereko: 103211
• Iworo: 103241
• Topo: 103242

Eti-Osa

• Victoria Island: 101241
• Lekki: 105102
• Ikoyi: 101233
• Ajah: 101245
• Obalende: 101232
• Ilasan: 105102
• Maroko: 101253

Ibeju-Lekki

• Ibeju: 105101
• Lekki Town: 105102
• Eleko: 105103
• Eputu: 105104

Ifako-Ijaiye

• Ifako: 100214
• Iju: 100216
• Obawole: 100218
• Ogba: 100218
• Fagba: 100219

Ikeja

• Ikeja: 100271
• Opebi: 100281
• Allen: 100282
• Ojodu: 100223
• Agidingbi: 100212
• Alausa: 100234
• Ikeja GRA: 100271
• Maryland: 100211
• Oregun: 100212
• Omole: 100218

Ikorodu

• Ikorodu: 104101
• Igbogbo: 104104
• Imota: 104103
• Ijede: 104102
• Baiyeku: 104105

Kosofe

• Ketu: 100243
• Ikosi: 100246
• Mile 12: 100247
• Gbagada: 100234
• Maryland: 100211
• Mende: 100211
• Magodo: 100248

Lagos Island

• Lagos Island: 101001
• Idumota: 101223
• Marina: 101221
• Balogun: 101229
• Campos: 101230

Lagos Mainland

• Ebute-Metta: 101211
• Oyingbo: 101212
• Yaba: 101241
• Iddo: 101212
• Iwaya: 101245

Mushin

• Mushin: 100253
• Ilupeju: 100252
• Idi-Oro: 100254
• Palm Avenue: 100252
• Fadeyi: 100241
• Itire: 100281

Ojo

• Ojo: 102101
• Iba: 102241
• Okokomaiko: 102213
• Ajangbadi: 102211
• Alaba: 102212

Oshodi-Isolo

• Isolo: 100263
• Ajao Estate: 100263
• Mafoluku: 100262
• Oshodi: 100261
• Ilasamaja: 100254
• Okota: 100271

Somolu

• Bariga: 101284
• Pedro: 101285
• Akoka: 101233

Surulere

• Aguda: 101281
• Ijeshatedo: 101282
• Itire: 101281
• Ojuelegba: 101283
• Coker: 101241

Finding Lagos postal codes

Several resources are available for finding postal codes in Lagos. Online databases and postal code directories provide comprehensive lists of codes for different areas. Additionally, the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) website offers a search tool where users can enter an address to find the corresponding postal code.

Verifying postal codes before sending mail or packages ensures that items reach their intended destinations without delays.

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This content was created with the help of an AI model and verified by the writer.