Postal codes or zip codes are a combination of letters and digits used for the purpose of sorting out mail. The codes are recognized globally.

When something is sent through a post office, the codes are used to determine the exact location. The codes at the end are for a specific place. Sometimes, they come in form of both alphabets and numbers. The postal codes are used by postal agencies worldwide as well as courier, logistics and delivery companies to ensure quick and efficient delivery.

The codes are also important in determining demographic information, census, and economic planning.

What is the Difference Between Postal Codes and Zip Codes?

Many get confused about the terms zip code and postal code. Are they the same thing?

“How do I look for my ZIP code?”

“Is Zip code the same as postal code”

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Zip Code

Zip code is the coding system used in identifying the location and ensuring the quick delivery of mail or other deliveries. It was introduced in 1963 by the United States Postal Services and is currently used in the United States and the Philippines.

Postal Codes

The postal code is used by all countries in the world, with the exception of the US and the Philippines to facilitate the sorting of mails automatically.  Postal Codes on the other hand was introduced in 1959 and is used globally. Postal codes might contain numbers, letters and sometimes even punctuation marks, depending on the location.

Each country, state, zone or district have their own unique postcodes administered by the location’s indigenous Postal Services Agency.

The terms Postal codes and Zip codes can however be used interchangeably.

Postal Codes in Nigeria

Nigeria uses the postal code system, as administered by the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST).  For the purpose of administering the Zip codes in Nigeria, NIPOST categories the country into 9 regions. The first 6 digits are determined based on the regions while the last 3 digits are dependant on the local post office in the area.

Here is a compilation of all the Zip codes and postal codes in Birnin Gwari Local Government, Kaduna State.

Birnin Gwari, 800108

Bagom

Birnin Gwari

Dangaladima

Danhadau

Galadima

Goron Dutse

Kagi

Kwaga

Mando

Shittu

Tudun Jega

Ung. Katuka

Dawa, 800115

Cikin Garin D/Dawa

Dogo Dawa

Funtuwan Badade

Laca

Ung. Danko

Gayam, 800119

Bugai

Dagara

Fari

Gayam

Kaguru

Kamfanin Doko

Layin Maigwari

Muya

Rumanan Hause

Kakangi, 800111

Gauji

Ishiwai

Kakangi

Kanoma

Kisaya

Kubau

Kurgi

Ukinkina

Kungi, 800112

Dawakin Bassa

Imagu

Kuki

Kungi

Loko

Nasarawa

Unguwar Baduku

Unguwar Madaki

Kutemeshi, 800117

Kanawa

Kutemeshi

Kwashi

Raku

Unguwar Chindo

Unguwar Gajere

Kuyello, 800110

Dunya

Kuyello

Kwadaga

Kwasa-kwasa

Old Kuyello

Shado

Yankan Dutse

Maganda, 800118

Dodo

Maganda

Old Birnin Gwari

Randagi, 800109

Ijinga

Karauchi

Kimbi

Kunun Gayya

Randagi

Shirya

Ukuga

Saulawa, 800114

Jan Birni

Old Saulawa

Saulawa

Sofa

Unguwar Nacib

Tabanni, 800116

Dokan Ruwa

Kamfanin Mamman

Kwala-kwangi

Layin Lassan

Tabanni

Yarwa