Rivers State
Postal Codes 2026
All NIPOST 6-digit postal codes for Rivers State — 20 LGAs • 28 districts • Zone code 500xxx
28Total Codes
20LGAs
Port HarcourtCapital
South SouthZone
Capital Postal Code
500102
Port Harcourt, Rivers State
Postal Codes in Rivers State (2026)
Rivers State uses the 500xxx NIPOST postal code zone — capital city Port Harcourt has the code 500102. The state has 20 Local Government Areas with a total of 28 postal districts listed below.
South South Nigeria's postal codes fall in the 5xxxxx range. Rivers, Delta, Edo, Bayelsa, Cross River, and Akwa Ibom share this zone.
How to Write a Rivers State Address
[Recipient Name]
[House No.], [Street Name]
[Area / District]
Port Harcourt, Rivers State 500102
Nigeria
[House No.], [Street Name]
[Area / District]
Port Harcourt, Rivers State 500102
Nigeria
Example uses Port Harcourt (state capital) code. Select your specific LGA code from the list below.
When to Use a Rivers 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 Rivers postal code on JAMB UTME and university admission forms.
Online Shopping & Delivery
Enter your postal code when ordering items for delivery anywhere in Rivers 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 Rivers — Quick Links
Click any LGA below to see its full list of districts and postal codes on a dedicated page.
Ahoada East
500211
Ahoada West
500211
Akuku-Toru
500211
Andoni
500211
Asari-Toru
500211
Bonny
500211
Degema
500211
Eleme
500105
Emohua
500211
Etche
500211
Gokana
500105
Ikwerre
500211
Khana
500105
Obio-Akpor
500101
Ogba-Egbema-Ndoni
500211
Okrika
500103
Opobo-Nkoro
500211
Oyigbo
500211
Port Harcourt
500001
Tai
500105
Ahoada East LGA
1 code
500211
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Ahoada
500211
Showing all 1 district in Ahoada East
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Ahoada West LGA
1 code
500211
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Mbiama
500211
Showing all 1 district in Ahoada West
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Akuku-Toru LGA
1 code
500211
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Abonnema / Bakana
500211
Showing all 1 district in Akuku-Toru
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Andoni LGA
1 code
500211
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Ngo / Ataba
500211
Showing all 1 district in Andoni
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Asari-Toru LGA
1 code
500211
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Buguma
500211
Showing all 1 district in Asari-Toru
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Bonny LGA
1 code
500211
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Bonny / Finima
500211
Showing all 1 district in Bonny
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Degema LGA
1 code
500211
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Degema
500211
Showing all 1 district in Degema
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Eleme LGA
1 code
500105
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Eleme
500105
Showing all 1 district in Eleme
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Emohua LGA
1 code
500211
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Emohua
500211
Showing all 1 district in Emohua
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Etche LGA
1 code
500211
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Okehi / Omoku
500211
Showing all 1 district in Etche
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Gokana LGA
1 code
500105
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Kpor / Bori
500105
Showing all 1 district in Gokana
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Ikwerre LGA
1 code
500211
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Isiokpo / Igwuruta
500211
Showing all 1 district in Ikwerre
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Khana LGA
1 code
500105
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Bori / K-Dere
500105
Showing all 1 district in Khana
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Obio-Akpor LGA
3 codes
500101
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Woji / Rumuokwurusi
500101
Rumuigbo / Rumuola
500102
Obia / Port Harcourt
500102
Showing all 3 districts in Obio-Akpor
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Ogba-Egbema-Ndoni LGA
1 code
500211
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Omoku
500211
Showing all 1 district in Ogba-Egbema-Ndoni
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Okrika LGA
1 code
500103
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Okrika
500103
Showing all 1 district in Okrika
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Opobo-Nkoro LGA
1 code
500211
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Opobo
500211
Showing all 1 district in Opobo-Nkoro
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Oyigbo LGA
1 code
500211
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Oyigbo
500211
Showing all 1 district in Oyigbo
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Port Harcourt LGA
7 codes
500001
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Port Harcourt / GPO
500001
Old GRA / Diobu
500002
New GRA
500003
Mile 1 / Diobu
500004
Mile 3 / Aggrey Road
500005
Trans-Amadi
500006
Rumuola / Rumuomasi
500007
Showing all 7 districts in Port Harcourt
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Tai LGA
1 code
500105
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Tai
500105
Showing all 1 district in Tai
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Frequently Asked Questions — Rivers Postal Codes
What is the postal code for Rivers State?
Rivers State uses the 500xxx postal zone.
The main postal code for Port Harcourt (the state capital) is 500102.
Other LGAs have their own unique 6-digit NIPOST codes — see the full list above.
What is the postal code for Port Harcourt, Rivers?
The postal code for Port Harcourt, Rivers State is 500102.
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 Rivers State, Nigeria?
Nigeria uses postal codes rather than zip codes, but they serve the same purpose.
The postal code (zip code) for Rivers State is 500102 for Port Harcourt.
All Rivers postal codes begin with 500.
How many LGAs does Rivers State have?
Rivers 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 28 postal districts.
How do I use a Rivers 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 500102 (Port Harcourt).
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.
Rivers State falls in the South South zone, using the 500xxx code series.
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