Yobe State
Postal Codes 2026
All NIPOST 6-digit postal codes for Yobe State — 17 LGAs • 23 districts • Zone code 620xxx
23Total Codes
17LGAs
DamaturuCapital
North EastZone
Capital Postal Code
620001
Damaturu, Yobe State
Postal Codes in Yobe State (2026)
Yobe State uses the 620xxx NIPOST postal code zone — capital city Damaturu has the code 620001. The state has 17 Local Government Areas with a total of 23 postal districts listed below.
North East Nigeria's postal codes fall in the 6xxxxx range. Bauchi, Gombe, Adamawa, Borno, Taraba, and Yobe share this zone.
How to Write a Yobe State Address
[Recipient Name]
[House No.], [Street Name]
[Area / District]
Damaturu, Yobe State 620001
Nigeria
[House No.], [Street Name]
[Area / District]
Damaturu, Yobe State 620001
Nigeria
Example uses Damaturu (state capital) code. Select your specific LGA code from the list below.
When to Use a Yobe 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 Yobe postal code on JAMB UTME and university admission forms.
Online Shopping & Delivery
Enter your postal code when ordering items for delivery anywhere in Yobe 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 Yobe — Quick Links
Click any LGA below to see its full list of districts and postal codes on a dedicated page.
Bade LGA
2 codes
620101
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Gashua
620101
Bade
620101
Showing all 2 districts in Bade
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Bursari LGA
2 codes
620201
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Nguru
620201
Bursari
620201
Showing all 2 districts in Bursari
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Damaturu LGA
2 codes
620001
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Damaturu
620001
Warsala / GRA
620001
Showing all 2 districts in Damaturu
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Fika LGA
2 codes
620301
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Fika
620301
Geidam
620301
Showing all 2 districts in Fika
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Fune LGA
2 codes
620401
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Fune
620401
Jakusko
620401
Showing all 2 districts in Fune
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Geidam LGA
1 code
620501
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Geidam
620501
Showing all 1 district in Geidam
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Gujba LGA
1 code
620601
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Buni Yadi / Gujba
620601
Showing all 1 district in Gujba
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Gulani LGA
1 code
620701
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Gulani
620701
Showing all 1 district in Gulani
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Jakusko LGA
1 code
620801
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Jakusko
620801
Showing all 1 district in Jakusko
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Karasuwa LGA
1 code
620901
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Karasuwa
620901
Showing all 1 district in Karasuwa
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Machina LGA
1 code
621001
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Machina
621001
Showing all 1 district in Machina
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Nangere LGA
1 code
621101
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Nangere
621101
Showing all 1 district in Nangere
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Nguru LGA
1 code
621201
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Nguru
621201
Showing all 1 district in Nguru
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Potiskum LGA
2 codes
621301
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Potiskum
621301
Fune / Gasua
621301
Showing all 2 districts in Potiskum
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Tarmua LGA
1 code
621401
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Tarmuwa
621401
Showing all 1 district in Tarmua
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Yunusari LGA
1 code
621501
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Yunusari
621501
Showing all 1 district in Yunusari
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Yusufari LGA
1 code
621601
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Yusufari
621601
Showing all 1 district in Yusufari
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Frequently Asked Questions — Yobe Postal Codes
What is the postal code for Yobe State?
Yobe State uses the 620xxx postal zone.
The main postal code for Damaturu (the state capital) is 620001.
Other LGAs have their own unique 6-digit NIPOST codes — see the full list above.
What is the postal code for Damaturu, Yobe?
The postal code for Damaturu, Yobe State is 620001.
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 Yobe State, Nigeria?
Nigeria uses postal codes rather than zip codes, but they serve the same purpose.
The postal code (zip code) for Yobe State is 620001 for Damaturu.
All Yobe postal codes begin with 620.
How many LGAs does Yobe State have?
Yobe State has 17 Local Government Areas,
each with its own set of NIPOST postal codes.
This page lists all 17 LGAs with a total of 23 postal districts.
How do I use a Yobe 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 620001 (Damaturu).
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.
Yobe State falls in the North East zone, using the 620xxx code series.
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