Zamfara State
Postal Codes 2026
All NIPOST 6-digit postal codes for Zamfara State — 13 LGAs • 17 districts • Zone code 860xxx
17Total Codes
13LGAs
GusauCapital
North WestZone
Capital Postal Code
860001
Gusau, Zamfara State
Postal Codes in Zamfara State (2026)
Zamfara State uses the 860xxx NIPOST postal code zone — capital city Gusau has the code 860001. The state has 13 Local Government Areas with a total of 17 postal districts listed below.
North West Nigeria's postal codes fall in the 7xxxxx–8xxxxx range. Kano, Katsina, Kaduna, Sokoto, Kebbi, Zamfara, and Jigawa share this zone.
How to Write a Zamfara State Address
[Recipient Name]
[House No.], [Street Name]
[Area / District]
Gusau, Zamfara State 860001
Nigeria
[House No.], [Street Name]
[Area / District]
Gusau, Zamfara State 860001
Nigeria
Example uses Gusau (state capital) code. Select your specific LGA code from the list below.
When to Use a Zamfara 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 Zamfara postal code on JAMB UTME and university admission forms.
Online Shopping & Delivery
Enter your postal code when ordering items for delivery anywhere in Zamfara 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 Zamfara — Quick Links
Click any LGA below to see its full list of districts and postal codes on a dedicated page.
Anka LGA
2 codes
860101
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Anka
860101
Dansadau
860102
Showing all 2 districts in Anka
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Bakura LGA
1 code
860201
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Bakura
860201
Showing all 1 district in Bakura
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Birnin Magaji LGA
1 code
860301
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Birnin Magaji
860301
Showing all 1 district in Birnin Magaji
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Bungudu LGA
1 code
860401
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Bungudu
860401
Showing all 1 district in Bungudu
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Gummi LGA
1 code
860601
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Gummi
860601
Showing all 1 district in Gummi
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Gusau LGA
3 codes
860001
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Gusau
860001
Gusau Central
860001
Moriki / Tsafe Road
860002
Showing all 3 districts in Gusau
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Kaura Namoda LGA
2 codes
861101
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Kaura Namoda
861101
Birnin Magaji Area
861102
Showing all 2 districts in Kaura Namoda
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Maradun LGA
1 code
861201
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Maradun
861201
Showing all 1 district in Maradun
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Maru LGA
1 code
861301
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Maru
861301
Showing all 1 district in Maru
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Shinkafi LGA
1 code
861401
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Shinkafi
861401
Showing all 1 district in Shinkafi
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Talata Mafara LGA
1 code
861501
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Talata Mafara
861501
Showing all 1 district in Talata Mafara
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Tsafe LGA
1 code
861601
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Tsafe
861601
Showing all 1 district in Tsafe
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Zurmi LGA
1 code
861701
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Zurmi
861701
Showing all 1 district in Zurmi
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Frequently Asked Questions — Zamfara Postal Codes
What is the postal code for Zamfara State?
Zamfara State uses the 860xxx postal zone.
The main postal code for Gusau (the state capital) is 860001.
Other LGAs have their own unique 6-digit NIPOST codes — see the full list above.
What is the postal code for Gusau, Zamfara?
The postal code for Gusau, Zamfara State is 860001.
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 Zamfara State, Nigeria?
Nigeria uses postal codes rather than zip codes, but they serve the same purpose.
The postal code (zip code) for Zamfara State is 860001 for Gusau.
All Zamfara postal codes begin with 860.
How many LGAs does Zamfara State have?
Zamfara State has 13 Local Government Areas,
each with its own set of NIPOST postal codes.
This page lists all 13 LGAs with a total of 17 postal districts.
How do I use a Zamfara 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 860001 (Gusau).
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.
Zamfara State falls in the North West zone, using the 860xxx code series.
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