What is the postal code for Ikeja, Lagos State?

The postal code for Ikeja, Lagos State is 100211. This is the NIPOST code for Ikeja, the capital city of Lagos State, Nigeria.

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

Lagos State has 20 Local Government Areas with unique NIPOST postal codes. The complete list of 20 LGAs and 44 postal districts is available on this page. Each LGA also has its own dedicated postal code page.

Lagos State
Postal Codes 2026

Q: What is the postal code for Lagos State?

The main postal code for Lagos State is 100211 for Ikeja (the state capital). Lagos State uses the 100xxx 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 Lagos State Nigeria?

Nigeria uses postal codes rather than zip codes. The postal code (zip code) for Lagos State is 100211 for Ikeja. All Lagos postal codes begin with 100.

All NIPOST 6-digit postal codes for Lagos State — 20 LGAs • 44 districts • Zone code 100xxx

44Total Codes

20LGAs

IkejaCapital

South WestZone

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Capital Postal Code

100211

Ikeja, Lagos State

44 of 44 codes

Postal Codes in Lagos State (2026)

Lagos State uses the 100xxx NIPOST postal code zone — capital city Ikeja has the code 100211. The state has 20 Local Government Areas with a total of 44 postal districts listed below.

South West Nigeria's postal codes fall in the 1xxxxx–2xxxxx range. States like Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Osun, Ondo, and Ekiti share this zone.

How to Write a Lagos State Address

[Recipient Name]
[House No.], [Street Name]
[Area / District]
Ikeja, Lagos State 100211
Nigeria

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

When to Use a Lagos 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 Lagos 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 Lagos 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 Lagos — Quick Links

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

Agege 100283 Ajeromi-Ifelodun 102103 Alimosho 100265 Amuwo-Odofin 102001 Apapa 101001 Badagry 103101 Epe 106101 Eti-Osa 101233 Ibeju-Lekki 105101 Ifako-Ijaiye 100214 Ikeja 100211 Ikorodu 104101 Kosofe 100242 Lagos Island 101001 Lagos Mainland 101211 Mushin 100253 Ojo 102101 Oshodi-Isolo 100261 Shomolu 100241 Surulere 101283

Agege LGA 5 codes

100283 Full page →

Agege 100283

Isale-Agege / Pen Cinema 100283

Dopemu 100283

Oyewole 100283

Orile-Agege 102212

Showing all 5 districts in Agege View full page →

Ajeromi-Ifelodun LGA 4 codes

102103 Full page →

Ajegunle 102103

Ifelodun / Amukoko 102103

Olodi-Apapa 102103

Layeni 102103

Showing all 4 districts in Ajeromi-Ifelodun View full page →

Alimosho LGA 4 codes

100265 Full page →

Egbe-Idimu / Ikotun 100265

Alimosho / Egbeda 100275

Shasha 100276

Iyana-Ipaja 100278

Showing all 4 districts in Alimosho View full page →

Amuwo-Odofin LGA 2 codes

102001 Full page →

Mile 2 / Festac Town 102001

Oriade 102001

Showing all 2 districts in Amuwo-Odofin View full page →

Apapa LGA 3 codes

101001 Full page →

Apapa 101001

Iganmu 101001

Apapa GRA 101001

Showing all 3 districts in Apapa View full page →

Badagry LGA 1 code

103101 Full page →

Badagry 103101

Showing all 1 district in Badagry View full page →

Epe LGA 1 code

106101 Full page →

Epe 106101

Showing all 1 district in Epe View full page →

Eti-Osa LGA 4 codes

101233 Full page →

Ikoyi 101233

Victoria Island 101241

Ajah 101245

Lekki 105102

Showing all 4 districts in Eti-Osa View full page →

Ibeju-Lekki LGA 1 code

105101 Full page →

Ibeju-Lekki / Akodo 105101

Showing all 1 district in Ibeju-Lekki View full page →

Ifako-Ijaiye LGA 2 codes

100214 Full page →

Ifako / Ijaiye 100214

Ogba 100218

Showing all 2 districts in Ifako-Ijaiye View full page →

Ikeja LGA 5 codes

100211 Full page →

Maryland 100211

Agidingbi 100212

Oregun 100212

Ojodu 100213

Ikeja 100271

Showing all 5 districts in Ikeja View full page →

Ikorodu LGA 2 codes

104101 Full page →

Ikorodu 104101

Ijede / Igbogbo 104102

Showing all 2 districts in Ikorodu View full page →

Kosofe LGA 2 codes

100242 Full page →

Kosofe / Ojota 100242

Ketu / Mile 12 100248

Showing all 2 districts in Kosofe View full page →

Lagos Island LGA 2 codes

101001 Full page →

Lagos Island 101001

Isale-Eko / Epetedo 101001

Showing all 2 districts in Lagos Island View full page →

Lagos Mainland LGA 1 code

101211 Full page →

Ebute-Metta / Yaba 101211

Showing all 1 district in Lagos Mainland View full page →

Mushin LGA 1 code

100253 Full page →

Mushin / Idi-Araba 100253

Showing all 1 district in Mushin View full page →

Ojo LGA 1 code

102101 Full page →

Ojo / Ajangbadi 102101

Showing all 1 district in Ojo View full page →

Oshodi-Isolo LGA 1 code

100261 Full page →

Oshodi / Isolo 100261

Showing all 1 district in Oshodi-Isolo View full page →

Shomolu LGA 1 code

100241 Full page →

Shomolu / Bariga / Gbagada 100241

Showing all 1 district in Shomolu View full page →

Surulere LGA 1 code

101283 Full page →

Surulere / Aguda 101283

Showing all 1 district in Surulere View full page →

Frequently Asked Questions — Lagos Postal Codes

What is the postal code for Lagos State?

Lagos State uses the 100xxx postal zone. The main postal code for Ikeja (the state capital) is 100211. Other LGAs have their own unique 6-digit NIPOST codes — see the full list above.

What is the postal code for Ikeja, Lagos?

The postal code for Ikeja, Lagos State is 100211. 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 Lagos State, Nigeria?

Nigeria uses postal codes rather than zip codes, but they serve the same purpose. The postal code (zip code) for Lagos State is 100211 for Ikeja. All Lagos postal codes begin with 100.

How many LGAs does Lagos State have?

Lagos State has 20 Local Government Areas, each with its own set of NIPOST postal codes. This page lists all 20 LGAs with a total of 44 postal districts.

How do I use a Lagos 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 100211 (Ikeja).

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. Lagos State falls in the South West zone, using the 100xxx code series.

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