Nasarawa State
Postal Codes 2026
All NIPOST 6-digit postal codes for Nasarawa State — 14 LGAs • 20 districts • Zone code 961xxx
20Total Codes
14LGAs
LafiaCapital
North CentralZone
Capital Postal Code
961001
Lafia, Nasarawa State
Postal Codes in Nasarawa State (2026)
Nasarawa State uses the 961xxx NIPOST postal code zone — capital city Lafia has the code 961001. The state has 14 Local Government Areas with a total of 20 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 Nasarawa State Address
[Recipient Name]
[House No.], [Street Name]
[Area / District]
Lafia, Nasarawa State 961001
Nigeria
[House No.], [Street Name]
[Area / District]
Lafia, Nasarawa State 961001
Nigeria
Example uses Lafia (state capital) code. Select your specific LGA code from the list below.
When to Use a Nasarawa 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 Nasarawa postal code on JAMB UTME and university admission forms.
Online Shopping & Delivery
Enter your postal code when ordering items for delivery anywhere in Nasarawa 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 Nasarawa — Quick Links
Click any LGA below to see its full list of districts and postal codes on a dedicated page.
Akwanga LGA
2 codes
961101
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Akwanga
961101
Mangu / Ningo
961101
Showing all 2 districts in Akwanga
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Awe LGA
2 codes
961201
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Awe
961201
Azara
961201
Showing all 2 districts in Awe
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Doma LGA
2 codes
961301
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Doma
961301
Akiri / Rukubi
961301
Showing all 2 districts in Doma
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Karu LGA
3 codes
961401
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Mararaba / Karu
961401
New Karu
961401
Gitata
961401
Showing all 3 districts in Karu
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Keana LGA
1 code
961501
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Keana
961501
Showing all 1 district in Keana
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Keffi LGA
1 code
961601
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Keffi
961601
Showing all 1 district in Keffi
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Kokona LGA
1 code
961701
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Kokona
961701
Showing all 1 district in Kokona
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Kwali LGA
1 code
961801
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Kwali
961801
Showing all 1 district in Kwali
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Lafia LGA
2 codes
961001
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Lafia
961001
Doma Road / Low Level
961001
Showing all 2 districts in Lafia
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Nasarawa LGA
1 code
961801
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Nasarawa
961801
Showing all 1 district in Nasarawa
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Nasarawa Egon LGA
1 code
961901
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Nasarawa Egon
961901
Showing all 1 district in Nasarawa Egon
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Obi LGA
1 code
961011
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Obi
961011
Showing all 1 district in Obi
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Toto LGA
1 code
961021
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Toto
961021
Showing all 1 district in Toto
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Wamba LGA
1 code
961031
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Wamba
961031
Showing all 1 district in Wamba
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Frequently Asked Questions — Nasarawa Postal Codes
What is the postal code for Nasarawa State?
Nasarawa State uses the 961xxx postal zone.
The main postal code for Lafia (the state capital) is 961001.
Other LGAs have their own unique 6-digit NIPOST codes — see the full list above.
What is the postal code for Lafia, Nasarawa?
The postal code for Lafia, Nasarawa State is 961001.
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 Nasarawa State, Nigeria?
Nigeria uses postal codes rather than zip codes, but they serve the same purpose.
The postal code (zip code) for Nasarawa State is 961001 for Lafia.
All Nasarawa postal codes begin with 961.
How many LGAs does Nasarawa State have?
Nasarawa State has 14 Local Government Areas,
each with its own set of NIPOST postal codes.
This page lists all 14 LGAs with a total of 20 postal districts.
How do I use a Nasarawa 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 961001 (Lafia).
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.
Nasarawa State falls in the North Central zone, using the 961xxx code series.
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