Need the correct Zamfara postal code for registration, logistics, or address verification? This detailed guide provides updated postcode information for towns, districts, and Local Government Areas across Zamfara state. Whether you are filling online forms, receiving parcels, or searching for a community postcode, the listing below helps you find the exact code quickly and accurately.
Every postcode here follows the official six-digit NIPOST structure used for mail delivery and location identification in Nigeria.
Overview
- State: Zamfara State
- Capital City: Gusau
- Country: Nigeria
- Zone: North West Nigeria
- Postcode Type: NIPOST six-digit postal system
About Zamfara State
Zamfara came into existence on 1 October 1996 after it was created from the old Sokoto State. Situated in the north-western corridor of Nigeria, the state spans an estimated land area of over 39,000 square kilometres. Hausa is the dominant language across most communities, although Fulfulde and other local dialects are also spoken in several areas. Agriculture plays a central role in the economy, with many residents engaged in crop farming, livestock rearing, grain trading, and local crafts. Zamfara is home to notable places such as the Emir’s Palace in Gusau, important cattle markets, historic rural settlements, and expanding commercial districts around Gusau metropolis.
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Full List of Zamfara State Postal Codes
The postcode directory below is arranged according to Local Government Areas and notable towns within the state.
Anka LGA
- Anka — 890101
Bakura LGA
- Bakura — 892102
Birnin Magaji LGA
- Birnin Magaji — 882102
Bukkuyum LGA
- Bukkuyum — 891102
Bungudu LGA
- Bungudu — 881101
- Kwaikwai — 881103
- Bela — 881104
- Furfuri — 881105
- Rawaiya — 881106
- Nahuce Kaku — 881107
- Nahuce Ubandawaki — 881108
- Gada — 881109
- Karak Kai — 881110
- Kekum Wajje — 881111
- Kurar Mota — 881112
- Kwatarwashi — 881102
- Sankalawa — 881114
- Tofa — 881115
- Samawa — 881113
Gummi LGA
- Gummi — 891101
Gusau LGA
- Gusau Rural — 880101
- Mayana — 880103
- Ruwan Bore — 880104
- Magami — 880105
- Tudun Wada — 880106
- Madawaki — 880107
- Wanaka — 880108
- Mada — 880109
- Gadadima — 880110
- Wanke — 880111
Kaura Namoda LGA
- Kaura Namoda — 882101
Maradun LGA
- Maradun — 881102
Maru LGA
- Maru — 890102
- Kanoma — 890104
- Bingi — 890105
- Ruwan Doruwa — 890106
- Mayanchi — 890107
- Dan Sadau — 890103
- Bidan — 890108
- Dan Gulbi — 890109
- Dan Kurmi — 890111
- Kuyanbana — 890110
Shinkafi LGA
- Shinkafi — 883102
Talata Mafara LGA
- Talata Mafara — 892101
Tsafe LGA
- Tsafe — 880102
- Bilbis — 880112
- Ghediya — 880113
- Dauk — 880114
- Kwaren Ganuwa — 880115
- Keta — 880116
- Yandoton — 880117
- Yankozu — 880118
- Yanwarin Daji — 880119
Zurmi LGA
- Zurmi — 882103
- Moriki — 882104
Gusau Postal Codes
- Emir’s Palace — 880211
- Tudun Wada — 860221
- Tudun Wada Low Cost Houses — 860231
- Magaji — 860241
- Bypass — 860242
- Unguwar Dawaki — 860271
- Janyau — 860272
How to Use Zamfara Postal Codes Correctly
When sending parcels, letters, or completing official address forms, use the structure below:
Recipient Name
House Number & Street
Area or Community
Town/LGA, Zamfara State
Postal Code
Nigeria
Example
Usman Ibrahim
25 Emir Palace Road
Tudun Wada Area
Gusau, Zamfara State
880106
Nigeria
States Sharing Borders With Zamfara
- Katsina State
- Sokoto State
- Kebbi State
- Kaduna State
- Niger State
Frequently Asked Questions
Which area uses 880101 in Zamfara State?
The postal code 880101 is assigned to Gusau Rural under Gusau Local Government Area.
Does Gusau have multiple postal codes?
Yes. Different districts and neighborhoods within Gusau use separate postcodes. Areas like Emir’s Palace, Magaji, Tudun Wada, and Janyau all have their own unique codes.
Can two communities share similar postcode numbers?
Yes. Nearby locations within the same postal region may have closely related digits because they are grouped under similar delivery networks.
What happens if I use the wrong postal code?
Using an incorrect postcode can delay deliveries, affect online verification, or route parcels to the wrong destination. It is always best to confirm the exact code for your location.
Are these Zamfara postcodes useful for bank and government forms?
Absolutely. These postal codes can be used for banking documentation, online registrations, official applications, and courier services across Nigeria.