Lagos State postal codes are issued by NIPOST to identify locations across the state’s local government areas (LGA’s), districts, and neighborhoods. Whether you are sending mail, filling official forms, or verifying an address, this page provides a complete and reliable directory of Lagos State postal codes.
The Structure Of Lagos State Postal Code
Lagos postal codes typically consist of six digits, with the first three digits representing the broader postal zone and the last three digits identifying the specific delivery area or post office.
Each LGA in Lagos State has its own range of postal codes, which are further divided by towns, streets, and districts.
Lagos State Local Government Areas
Below is a complete list of LGAs in Lagos State. Click any LGA to view its detailed postal codes by area and district.
Agege LGA
- Agege
- Dopemu
- Orile-Agege
- Oko-Oba
- Papa Ashafa
- Pen Cinema
Ajeromi-Ifelodun LGA
- Ajegunle
- Amukoko
- Layeni
- Tolu
- Olodi
- Wilmer
Alimosho LGA
Amuwo-Odofin LGA
- Festac Town
- Satellite Town
- Mile 2
- Abule-Ado
- Kirikiri
Apapa LGA
- Apapa GRA
- Wharf
- Marine Beach
- Liverpool
Badagry LGA
- Badagry Town
- Ajara
- Topo
- Oko-Afo
- Ibereko
Epe LGA
- Epe Town
- Poka
- Ilara
- Odo-Egiri
- Mojoda
Eti-Osa LGA
- Victoria Island
- Ikoyi
- Lekki Phase 1
- Ajah
- Ilasan
Ibeju-Lekki LGA
- Ibeju
- Eleko
- Akodo
- Lakowe
- Orimedu
- Bogije
Ifako-Ijaiye LGA
- Ifako
- Ijaiye
- Ojodu
- Iju
- Fagba
Ikeja LGA
Ikorodu LGA Learn more
- Abule-Agbon
- Ikorodu Town
- Isawo Community
- Ijede
- Imota
- Igbogbo
- Baiyeku
- Isele I
- Lowa Estate
- Ori Okuta
- Oba Community
- Owotu
Kosofe LGA
- Ketu
- Ikosi Ketu
- Mile 12
- Alapere
- Agboyi
- Ojudu
- Isheri Oke
- Magodo
- Shangisha
Lagos Island LGA
Lagos Mainland LGA
- Yaba
- Ebute Metta
- Sabo
- Oyingbo
- Makoko (part)
Mushin LGA
- Mushin
- Idi-Araba
- Odi-Olowo
- Ilasamaja (part)
Ojo LGA
- Ojo Town
- Iba
- Oto-Awori
- Alaba
- Okokomaiko
Oshodi-Isolo LGA
Somolu LGA
- Somolu
- Bariga
- Akoka
- Bajulaiye
Surulere LGA
- Surulere
- Itire
- Coker
- Aguda
- Iganmu
- Iponri
- Bode Thomas
How to Find the Correct Lagos Postal Code
- Identify the LGA where the address is located
- Select the town or district
- Use the listed postal code for official and mailing purposes
If unsure, always choose the postal code linked to the nearest post office.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the postal code for Lagos State?
- Lagos State does not have a single postal code. Each LGA, district, and post office has a unique six-digit postal code.
Is Lagos postal code the same as ZIP code?
- No. ZIP codes are used in the United States, while Nigeria uses postal codes issued by NIPOST.
How many postal codes are in Lagos State?
- Lagos State has hundreds of postal codes covering all LGAs, towns, and neighborhoods.