Imo State postal code is arranged according to local government areas. There are 27 local government areas in Imo State. These local government areas have unique postal codes assigned to each of them. Also, in these local governments, there are towns and villages with different postal codes. Additionally, some streets and areas share the same postal codes, especially those that make up an area.
The postal code for Imo State as assigned to the state by the NIPOST ranges from 460001 to 4715122. Code 460241 is for Mbaise, Owerri.
Postal Code / Zip Code For Imo State By LGA
| LGA | Postal Code | Post Office Address |
|---|---|---|
| Aboh Mbaise | 462101 – 462109 | Afor Enyiogwugwu Market Sqr. |
| Ahiazu Mbaise | 463110 – 463122 | Nkwo-Ala, Umuokirika Market Square |
| Ehime Mbano | 472101 – 472111 | Aba Branch, Ehime Mbano Round About |
| Ezinihitte Mbaise | 462110 – 462123 | Afor Ekiri Market Square, Okpofe |
| Ideato North | 475101 – 475108 | Orlu-Akaokwa Uzuakoli village |
| Ideato South | 475109 – 475122 | Ihioma Road Amaifeke Orlu |
| lhitte/Uboma | 472112 – 472124 | – |
| Ikeduru | 461102 – 461112 | Amaeke Near Eke Atta Market Sqaure |
| Isiala Mbano | 471101 – 471114 | Anara Roundabout |
| Isu | 474119 – 474125 | By Nkwo Isu Market Square Opp. Eze’s Palace |
| Mbaitoli | 461114 – 461122 | Nwaoriubi, Adjacent to local government headquarters. |
| Ngor Okpala | 460118 – 460133 | Orie ama Igwe Near the Market Square |
| Njaba | 474123 – 474128 | Uloano Town square Orlu South |
| Nkwerre | 471115 – 471119 | Nkwerre Orlu-Amaigbo Road |
| Nwangele | 471121 – 471125 | – |
| Obowo | 463101 – 463108 | Obowo L.G. Headquarters,Otoko |
| Oguta | 464101 – 464110 | Uguta Rd., Orus-Obodo |
| Ohaji/Egbema | 464111 – 464119 | Umuorji Egbema |
| Okigwe | 470101 – 470106 | Afor Umuohiri Market Square |
| Onuimo | 470107 – 470110 | – |
| Orlu | 473101 – 473124 | Before Amaike Village Square |
| Orsu | 473105 – 473123 | – |
| Oru East | 474109 – 474118 | Okworji Vill. Along Ow. Onitsha Exp. Road |
| Oru West | 474101 – 474117 | Nempi Town Square |
| Owerri Municipal | 460001 – 460281 | Ama J.K. Opposite Owerri Municipal LGA Ow. |
| Owerri North | 460103 – 460112 | Shell Camp Amakohia Owerri |
| Owerri West | 460102 – 460117 | Ihiagwa Univ.,Campus |
Postal codes in Nigeria are assigned not just to Local Government Areas (LGAs) but also to the wards and districts within them. In cases where your local government lacks a post office, you can visit the central post office situated in the state capital, Owerri.
Zip Code vs Postal Code
Both terms, zip code and postal code, serve the same purpose, distinguishing geographical areas for efficient mail delivery. While “zip code” is prevalent in the USA and the Philippines, the term “postal code” is commonly used in other countries, including Imo State and Nigeria in general.
Read: Postal Code and ZIP Code: How They Work
A postal code helps organize mail for quick and accurate delivery. When you include the right postal code, it helps NIPOST workers quickly identify the state where your mail should go. A postal code is used not only for physical mail but also for online shopping deliveries. The code ensures that packages get to the correct location.