Postal codes in Lagos, Nigeria, are six-digit codes assigned by the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) to facilitate mail delivery. Lagos State is divided into 20 Local Government Areas (LGAs), each with a unique postal code. Within these LGAs, sub-areas or districts may share the LGA code or have distinct codes.
This list provides an exhaustive compilation of postal codes for all LGAs and their key sub-areas, including new and developing regions such as “the island,” Lekki, Sangotedo, Epe, and other notable areas.
Below, you’ll find the postal codes for all 20 LGAs, followed by sub-areas with specific codes where applicable. New areas like Lekki, Sangotedo, and Epe are highlighted under their respective LGAs.
Lagos State Local Government Areas (LGAs) and Their Postal Codes
- Agege: 100283
- Ajeromi-Ifelodun: 102103
- Alimosho: 100275
- Amuwo-Odofin: 102102
- Apapa: 101254
- Badagry: 103101
- Epe: 106104
- Eti-Osa: 101233
- Ibeju-Lekki: 105101
- Ifako-Ijaiye: 100215
- Ikeja: 100271
- Ikorodu: 104101
- Kosofe: 100241
- Lagos Island: 101223
- Lagos Mainland: 100242
- Mushin: 100253
- Ojo: 102101
- Oshodi-Isolo: 100261
- Shomolu: 101224
- Surulere: 101283
Postal Codes for Sub-Areas in Lagos LGAs
Most sub-areas use the LGA postal code unless a specific code is assigned. Below are the sub-areas for each LGA, with emphasis on new and prominent regions:
- Agege LGA (100283)
- Oko-Oba: 100284
- Ajeromi-Ifelodun LGA (102103)
- Ajegunle: 102103
- Amukoko: 102103
- Alimosho LGA (100275)
- Egbe: 100276
- Ipaja: 100278
- Ikotun: 100265
- Egbeda: 100276
- Amuwo-Odofin LGA (102102)
- Festac Town: 102102
- Mile 2: 102102
- Satellite Town: 102102
- Apapa LGA (101254)
- Apapa Quays: 101254
- Wharf Road: 101254
- Ijora: 101254
- Badagry LGA (103101)
- Badagry Town: 103101
- Topo: 103101
- Seme: 103101
- Epe LGA (106104)
- Epe Town: 106104
- Ilara: 106104
- Ejirin: 106104
- Ibonwon: 106104
Note: Epe is a standalone LGA, and its postal code covers the town and surrounding areas, making it a key new area in this list. - Eti-Osa LGA (101233)
- Ikoyi: 101233
- Victoria Island: 101233
- Lekki Phase 1: 101233
- Ajah: 101233
- Sangotedo: 101233
- Obalende: 101233
- Maroko: 101233
Note: Eti-Osa includes major new areas like Lekki Phase 1 and Sangotedo, both using 101233. Victoria Island is part of “the island” colloquially. - Ibeju-Lekki LGA (105101)
- Ibeju: 105101
- Lekki Free Trade Zone: 105101
- Awoyaya: 105101
- Lakowe: 105101
- Abraham Adesanya: 105101
Note: Ibeju-Lekki covers newer developments east of Lekki Phase 1, including the Free Trade Zone and Abraham Adesanya. - Ifako-Ijaiye LGA (100215)
- Ojokoro: 100313
- Ijaiye: 100215
- Ikeja LGA (100271)
- Opebi: 100212
- Allen Avenue: 100281
- Maryland: 100211
- Ogba: 100218
- Ikorodu LGA (104101)
- Ikorodu Town: 104101
- Isawo: 104101
- Ijede: 104101
- Imota: 104101
- Kosofe LGA (100241)
- Ojota: 100242
- Magodo: 100248
- Ketu: 100243
- Alapere: 100244
- Lagos Island LGA (101223)
- Marina: 101223
- Obalende: 101223
- Lagos Central: 101223
Note: Lagos Island is “the island” in its strict sense, a historic and commercial hub. - Lagos Mainland LGA (100242)
- Yaba: 101212
- Ebute Metta: 101212
- Surulere (part): 101211
- Mushin LGA (100253)
- Mushin: 100253
- Idi-Oro: 100253
- Itire: 100253
- Ojo LGA (102101)
- Ojo Town: 102101
- Ajangbadi: 102101
- Iba: 102101
- Oshodi-Isolo LGA (100261)
- Oshodi: 100261
- Isolo: 100263
- Mafoluku: 100261
- Shomolu LGA (101224)
- Bariga: 100243
- Akoka: 100213
- Onipanu: 100252
- Surulere LGA (101283)
- Aguda: 101282
- Ijesha: 101282
- Idi-Araba: 101283
Highlighted New and Notable Areas
The query specifically requests new areas like “the island,” Lekki, Sangotedo, Epe, and others not initially listed. Here’s their placement:
- The Island:
- Refers to Lagos Island LGA (101223) in its formal sense (e.g., Marina, Obalende).
- Colloquially includes Victoria Island and Ikoyi in Eti-Osa LGA (101233).
- Lekki:
- Lekki Phase 1: 101233 (Eti-Osa LGA)
- Lekki Phase 2 and Beyond (e.g., Abraham Adesanya, Free Trade Zone): 105101 (Ibeju-Lekki LGA)
Note: Lekki spans two LGAs, with Phase 1 in Eti-Osa and eastern extensions in Ibeju-Lekki. - Sangotedo: 101233 (Eti-Osa LGA)
Note: A fast-growing area near Lekki, consistently listed under Eti-Osa. - Epe: 106104 (Epe LGA)
Note: Includes Epe Town and nearby communities, a key area for expansion. - Other Emerging Areas:
- Awoyaya: 105101 (Ibeju-Lekki LGA)
- Lakowe: 105101 (Ibeju-Lekki LGA)
- Magodo: 100248 (Kosofe LGA)
- Maryland: 100211 (Ikeja LGA)
These areas reflect Lagos’s ongoing urban development.
Key Notes
- Consistency: Most sub-areas use the LGA postal code unless a unique code is specified (e.g., Ipaja: 100278 vs. Alimosho: 100275).
- Lekki’s Dual Nature: Lekki Phase 1 falls under Eti-Osa (101233), while areas further east are in Ibeju-Lekki (105101).
- Verification: For precise street-level codes or updates, consult NIPOST or nigeriapostcodes.com.
This list ensures coverage of all LGAs, their sub-areas, and new regions like Lekki, Sangotedo, Epe, and “the island,” making it an exhaustive resource for addressing mail in Lagos.
