About Lagos State Postal Codes
Lagos State, Nigeria's commercial capital and most populous state, uses a comprehensive postal code system managed by the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST). Each area in Lagos has a unique 6-digit postal code (zip code) that helps in mail delivery, package shipping, and location identification.
The main postal code for Lagos is 100001, which is used for the General Post Office (GPO) in Ikeja and Festac in Amuwo-Odofin. Lagos postal codes range from 100001 to 112005.
Lagos State Local Government Areas (LGAs)
Lagos State has 20 Local Government Areas (LGAs), divided into two categories:
Metropolitan Lagos LGAs (16)
- Agege - Postal codes starting with 100
- Ajeromi-Ifelodun - 102103, 102232, 102272
- Alimosho - 100266, 100273-100275, 100278, 100284
- Amuwo-Odofin - 102102, 102262-102263, 102311-102313
- Apapa - 101251-101255, 102224, 102231, 102241, 102271
- Eti-Osa - 101222, 101233, 101241, 101243, 106104 (Lekki)
- Ifako-Ijaiye - 100216, 100217, 100227, 100285, 101232
- Ikeja ★ (State Capital) - 100001, 100211-100213, 100271-100272, 100281-100282
- Kosofe - 100221-100222, 100241-100248, 105102
- Lagos Island - 100225-100226, 101221-101224, 101229, 101231, 102273, 112105, 112107
- Lagos Mainland - 101211-101213, 101245, 101271
- Mushin - 100253-100254, 100261-100263, 101014
- Ojo - 102101, 102104-102114
- Oshodi-Isolo - 100264, 102214-102215, 102314
- Shomolu - 100223, 100231-100235, 100252, 102216
- Surulere - 101281-101283
Non-Metropolitan Lagos LGAs (4)
- Badagry - 103101 to 103261
- Epe - 106101 to 106104
- Ibeju-Lekki - 105101 to 105102
- Ikorodu - 104101 to 104233
How to Use Lagos Postal Codes
- Online Shopping: Enter your Lagos postal code when shopping online for accurate delivery to your doorstep
- Bank Registration: Banks require your postal code for account opening, KYC verification, and correspondence
- Job Applications: Include your Lagos postal code in application forms, CVs, and official documents
- Mail Delivery: Use postal codes to ensure fast and accurate mail delivery within Lagos State
- Location Services: Postal codes help GPS and mapping services identify specific areas within Lagos
- Government Forms: Required for passport applications, driver's license, and other official documents
Popular Lagos Areas and Their Postal Codes
- Ikeja (Capital): 100001, 100272, 100282 (GRA)
- Victoria Island: 101241, 101243
- Ikoyi: 101233
- Lekki: 106104
- Surulere: 101281, 101283
- Maryland: 100211
- Festac Town: 100001, 102312, 102313
- Yaba: 101212
- Apapa: 101251, 101254
- Ajah: 106104
- Ikorodu: 104101, 104102
- Badagry: 103101
- Epe: 106101-106104
- Mushin: 100253, 100254
- Agege: 100215, 100283, 102211
- Oshodi: 102314
- Gbagada: 100241
- Ketu: 100243, 100244
- Ojota: 100242
- Satellite Town: 102102, 102262