Imo State
Postal Codes 2026
All NIPOST 6-digit postal codes for Imo State — 26 LGAs • 30 districts • Zone code 460xxx
30Total Codes
26LGAs
OwerriCapital
South EastZone
Capital Postal Code
460001
Owerri, Imo State
Postal Codes in Imo State (2026)
Imo State uses the 460xxx NIPOST postal code zone — capital city Owerri has the code 460001. The state has 26 Local Government Areas with a total of 30 postal districts listed below.
South East Nigeria's postal codes fall in the 4xxxxx range. Anambra, Enugu, Imo, Abia, and Ebonyi share this zone.
How to Write a Imo State Address
[Recipient Name]
[House No.], [Street Name]
[Area / District]
Owerri, Imo State 460001
Nigeria
[House No.], [Street Name]
[Area / District]
Owerri, Imo State 460001
Nigeria
Example uses Owerri (state capital) code. Select your specific LGA code from the list below.
When to Use a Imo Postal Code
BVN & Bank Registration
Enter your LGA's postal code when registering bank accounts or BVN at any commercial bank.
NIN Enrollment
NIMC registration forms require your area's 6-digit postal code. Use the code for your specific LGA.
JAMB & School Applications
Use your Imo postal code on JAMB UTME and university admission forms.
Online Shopping & Delivery
Enter your postal code when ordering items for delivery anywhere in Imo State.
Sending Mail or Parcels
Write the 6-digit code on the last line of the recipient's address before 'Nigeria'.
Voter Registration (PVC)
INEC voter registration forms require your LGA postal code for address verification.
All LGA Postal Codes in Imo — Quick Links
Click any LGA below to see its full list of districts and postal codes on a dedicated page.
Aboh Mbaise
461101
Ahiazu Mbaise
461201
Ehime Mbano
461301
Ezinihitte
461401
Ideato North
463101
Ideato South
463201
Ihiala
435001
Ikeduru
462101
Isiala Mbano
461601
Isu
463301
Mbaitoli
462201
Ngor Okpala
462301
Njaba
463401
Nkwerre
463501
Nwangele
461701
Oguta
463601
Ohaji-Egbema
463701
Okigwe
464001
Onitsha North
434201
Orlu
464101
Orsu
464201
Oru East
462401
Oru West
462501
Owerri Municipal
460001
Owerri North
460101
Owerri West
460211
Aboh Mbaise LGA
1 code
461101
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Aboh / Nguru
461101
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Ahiazu Mbaise LGA
1 code
461201
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Ahiara / Ekwerazu
461201
Showing all 1 district in Ahiazu Mbaise
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Ehime Mbano LGA
1 code
461301
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Ehime / Umuelemai
461301
Showing all 1 district in Ehime Mbano
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Ezinihitte LGA
1 code
461401
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Itu / Onicha
461401
Showing all 1 district in Ezinihitte
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Ideato North LGA
1 code
463101
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Ideato / Urualla
463101
Showing all 1 district in Ideato North
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Ideato South LGA
1 code
463201
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Dikenafai / Ntueke
463201
Showing all 1 district in Ideato South
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Ihiala LGA
1 code
435001
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Ihiala / Orlu Road
435001
Showing all 1 district in Ihiala
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Ikeduru LGA
1 code
462101
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Iho / Atta
462101
Showing all 1 district in Ikeduru
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Isiala Mbano LGA
1 code
461601
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Umuelemai / Okwe
461601
Showing all 1 district in Isiala Mbano
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Isu LGA
1 code
463301
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Umundugba / Amandugba
463301
Showing all 1 district in Isu
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Mbaitoli LGA
1 code
462201
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Nwaorubi / Orogwe
462201
Showing all 1 district in Mbaitoli
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Ngor Okpala LGA
1 code
462301
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Ngor / Okpala
462301
Showing all 1 district in Ngor Okpala
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Njaba LGA
1 code
463401
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Nnenasa / Amucha
463401
Showing all 1 district in Njaba
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Nkwerre LGA
1 code
463501
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Nkwerre / Isiekenesi
463501
Showing all 1 district in Nkwerre
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Nwangele LGA
1 code
461701
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Amaigbo / Umuozu
461701
Showing all 1 district in Nwangele
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Oguta LGA
1 code
463601
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Oguta / Izombe
463601
Showing all 1 district in Oguta
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Ohaji-Egbema LGA
1 code
463701
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Ohaji / Egbema
463701
Showing all 1 district in Ohaji-Egbema
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Okigwe LGA
1 code
464001
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Okigwe
464001
Showing all 1 district in Okigwe
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Onitsha North LGA
1 code
434201
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Onitsha (border)
434201
Showing all 1 district in Onitsha North
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Orlu LGA
2 codes
464101
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Orlu
464101
Awo-Omamma
464102
Showing all 2 districts in Orlu
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Orsu LGA
1 code
464201
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Orsu / Awo-Idemili
464201
Showing all 1 district in Orsu
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Oru East LGA
1 code
462401
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Mgbidi / Omuma
462401
Showing all 1 district in Oru East
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Oru West LGA
1 code
462501
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Oru / Egbu
462501
Showing all 1 district in Oru West
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Owerri Municipal LGA
3 codes
460001
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Owerri
460001
Ikenegbu / New Owerri
460001
Douglas Road / Old Owerri
460001
Showing all 3 districts in Owerri Municipal
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Owerri North LGA
2 codes
460101
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Owerri North / Emekuku
460101
Oforola / Obinze
460101
Showing all 2 districts in Owerri North
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Owerri West LGA
1 code
460211
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Umuguma / Avu
460211
Showing all 1 district in Owerri West
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Frequently Asked Questions — Imo Postal Codes
What is the postal code for Imo State?
Imo State uses the 460xxx postal zone.
The main postal code for Owerri (the state capital) is 460001.
Other LGAs have their own unique 6-digit NIPOST codes — see the full list above.
What is the postal code for Owerri, Imo?
The postal code for Owerri, Imo State is 460001.
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 Imo State, Nigeria?
Nigeria uses postal codes rather than zip codes, but they serve the same purpose.
The postal code (zip code) for Imo State is 460001 for Owerri.
All Imo postal codes begin with 460.
How many LGAs does Imo State have?
Imo State has 26 Local Government Areas,
each with its own set of NIPOST postal codes.
This page lists all 26 LGAs with a total of 30 postal districts.
How do I use a Imo 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 460001 (Owerri).
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.
Imo State falls in the South East zone, using the 460xxx code series.
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