What is the postal code for Makurdi, Benue State?

The postal code for Makurdi, Benue State is 970001. This is the NIPOST code for Makurdi, the capital city of Benue State, Nigeria.

How many LGAs does Benue State have and what are their postal codes?

Benue State has 22 Local Government Areas with unique NIPOST postal codes. The complete list of 22 LGAs and 26 postal districts is available on this page. Each LGA also has its own dedicated postal code page.

Benue State
Postal Codes 2026

Q: What is the postal code for Benue State?

The main postal code for Benue State is 970001 for Makurdi (the state capital). Benue State uses the 970xxx postal zone series. Each LGA has its own unique 6-digit NIPOST code — see the full list on this page.

Q: What is the zip code for Benue State Nigeria?

Nigeria uses postal codes rather than zip codes. The postal code (zip code) for Benue State is 970001 for Makurdi. All Benue postal codes begin with 970.

All NIPOST 6-digit postal codes for Benue State — 22 LGAs • 26 districts • Zone code 970xxx

26Total Codes

22LGAs

MakurdiCapital

North CentralZone

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Capital Postal Code

970001

Makurdi, Benue State

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Postal Codes in Benue State (2026)

Benue State uses the 970xxx NIPOST postal code zone — capital city Makurdi has the code 970001. The state has 22 Local Government Areas with a total of 26 postal districts listed below.

North Central Nigeria's postal codes fall in the 2xxxxx–9xxxxx range. FCT Abuja, Kogi, Benue, Plateau, Nasarawa, and Niger State share this zone.

How to Write a Benue State Address

[Recipient Name]
[House No.], [Street Name]
[Area / District]
Makurdi, Benue State 970001
Nigeria

Example uses Makurdi (state capital) code. Select your specific LGA code from the list below.

When to Use a Benue Postal Code

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BVN & Bank Registration Enter your LGA's postal code when registering bank accounts or BVN at any commercial bank.

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NIN Enrollment NIMC registration forms require your area's 6-digit postal code. Use the code for your specific LGA.

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JAMB & School Applications Use your Benue postal code on JAMB UTME and university admission forms.

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Online Shopping & Delivery Enter your postal code when ordering items for delivery anywhere in Benue State.

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Sending Mail or Parcels Write the 6-digit code on the last line of the recipient's address before 'Nigeria'.

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Voter Registration (PVC) INEC voter registration forms require your LGA postal code for address verification.

All LGA Postal Codes in Benue — Quick Links

Click any LGA below to see its full list of districts and postal codes on a dedicated page.

Ado 971001 Agatu 971101 Apa 971201 Bassa 970401 Buruku 970101 Gboko 971301 Guma 970201 Gwer East 970301 Gwer West 970401 Katsina-Ala 971401 Konshisha 971501 Kwande 971601 Logo 971701 Makurdi 970001 Ogbadibo 971801 Ohimini 971901 Oju 972001 Okpokwu 972101 Otukpo 972201 Tarka 970501 Ushongo 970601 Vandeikya 972301

Ado LGA 1 code

971001 Full page →

Otukpo / Ado 971001

Showing all 1 district in Ado View full page →

Agatu LGA 1 code

971101 Full page →

Obagaji 971101

Showing all 1 district in Agatu View full page →

Apa LGA 1 code

971201 Full page →

Igumale / Ugbokpo 971201

Showing all 1 district in Apa View full page →

Bassa LGA 1 code

970401 Full page →

Bassa 970401

Showing all 1 district in Bassa View full page →

Buruku LGA 1 code

970101 Full page →

Buruku 970101

Showing all 1 district in Buruku View full page →

Gboko LGA 2 codes

971301 Full page →

Gboko 971301

Yandev 971302

Showing all 2 districts in Gboko View full page →

Guma LGA 1 code

970201 Full page →

Gbajimba 970201

Showing all 1 district in Guma View full page →

Gwer East LGA 1 code

970301 Full page →

Aliade / Naka 970301

Showing all 1 district in Gwer East View full page →

Gwer West LGA 1 code

970401 Full page →

Naka / Gwer 970401

Showing all 1 district in Gwer West View full page →

Katsina-Ala LGA 1 code

971401 Full page →

Katsina-Ala 971401

Showing all 1 district in Katsina-Ala View full page →

Konshisha LGA 1 code

971501 Full page →

Tse-Agberagba 971501

Showing all 1 district in Konshisha View full page →

Kwande LGA 1 code

971601 Full page →

Adikpo 971601

Showing all 1 district in Kwande View full page →

Logo LGA 1 code

971701 Full page →

Zaki-Biam 971701

Showing all 1 district in Logo View full page →

Makurdi LGA 3 codes

970001 Full page →

Makurdi 970001

Wadata / High Level 970001

North Bank 970002

Showing all 3 districts in Makurdi View full page →

Ogbadibo LGA 1 code

971801 Full page →

Otukpa 971801

Showing all 1 district in Ogbadibo View full page →

Ohimini LGA 1 code

971901 Full page →

Ugbokpo 971901

Showing all 1 district in Ohimini View full page →

Oju LGA 1 code

972001 Full page →

Oju 972001

Showing all 1 district in Oju View full page →

Okpokwu LGA 1 code

972101 Full page →

Apa / Okpokwu 972101

Showing all 1 district in Okpokwu View full page →

Otukpo LGA 2 codes

972201 Full page →

Otukpo 972201

Ipav / Adoka 972202

Showing all 2 districts in Otukpo View full page →

Tarka LGA 1 code

970501 Full page →

Wannune 970501

Showing all 1 district in Tarka View full page →

Ushongo LGA 1 code

970601 Full page →

Lessel 970601

Showing all 1 district in Ushongo View full page →

Vandeikya LGA 1 code

972301 Full page →

Vandeikya 972301

Showing all 1 district in Vandeikya View full page →

Frequently Asked Questions — Benue Postal Codes

What is the postal code for Benue State?

Benue State uses the 970xxx postal zone. The main postal code for Makurdi (the state capital) is 970001. Other LGAs have their own unique 6-digit NIPOST codes — see the full list above.

What is the postal code for Makurdi, Benue?

The postal code for Makurdi, Benue State is 970001. This is the NIPOST code for the capital city. For other LGAs and districts, expand the relevant section above or click the LGA's "Full page" link.

What is the zip code for Benue State, Nigeria?

Nigeria uses postal codes rather than zip codes, but they serve the same purpose. The postal code (zip code) for Benue State is 970001 for Makurdi. All Benue postal codes begin with 970.

How many LGAs does Benue State have?

Benue State has 22 Local Government Areas, each with its own set of NIPOST postal codes. This page lists all 22 LGAs with a total of 26 postal districts.

How do I use a Benue postal code on a form?

Find your specific LGA from the list above, then copy the 6-digit code for your district. Enter this code in any field asking for postal code, ZIP code, or NIPOST code. If your form only allows one code for the entire state, use 970001 (Makurdi).

Who issues postal codes in Nigeria?

Postal codes in Nigeria are issued by NIPOST — the Nigerian Postal Service. Nigerian postal codes are 6-digit numbers. The first digit identifies the postal region. Benue State falls in the North Central zone, using the 970xxx code series.

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