This article contains the complete and updated Abia State postal codes for all towns, districts, and Local Government Areas (LGAs). Abia is located in the Southeast geopolitical zone of Nigeria and is bordered by Imo, Anambra, Enugu, Ebonyi, Akwa Ibom, Cross River, and Rivers States. The state capital is Umuahia, while Aba is the commercial and industrial hub of Abia State.
Whenever you fill out forms online (Amazon, AliExpress, banking platforms, delivery forms, etc.), you may be asked to provide a ZIP or postal code. Instead of using the wrong generic codes like 23401, every area in Abia State has its own unique postal code.
This guide provides the complete list of Abia postal codes, arranged by LGA for easy navigation.
Abia’s official postal code range is: 440001 – 453120
With 440001 assigned to the NIPOST GPO / Headquarters.
Abia State Demographic Profile
Field |
Abia State |
|---|---|
| Country | Nigeria |
| Geopolitical Zone | South-East |
| State (Region) | Abia |
| Capital | Umuahia |
| Population | ~ 3.8 million (estimated) |
| Male Population | ~ 1,926,174 |
| Female Population | ~ 1,904,855 |
| Median Age | ~ 21.2 years |
| Median Age – Male | ~ 20.8 years |
| Median Age – Female | ~ 21.6 years |
| Total LGA | 17 LGAs |
| Total LCDA | – |
| Total Zip Codes | ~ 60+ |
| Associated Postal Code | 440001 – 453120 |
| Demographic data is based on NIPOST, NBS and CityFacts projections (not from a fresh census). | |
Abia State LGAs and Their Postal Codes
These are the full postal code ranges for each LGA:
LGA |
Postal Code Range |
|---|---|
| Aba North | 450101 – 450272 |
| Aba South | 450103 – 450104 |
| Arochukwu | 442101 – 442107 |
| Bende | 441113 – 441123 |
| Ikwuano | 440101 – 440114 |
| Isiala Ngwa North | 451101 – 451107 |
| Isiala Ngwa South | 451108 – 451117 |
| Isukwuato | 441101 – 441108 |
| Obi Ngwa | 453101 – 453110 |
| Ohafia | 442108 – 453119 |
| Osisioma Ngwa | 453111 – 453119 |
| Ugwunagbo | 453120 |
| Ukwa East | 452101 – 453110 |
| Ukwa West | 452109 – 452116 |
| Umu Nneochi | 441109 – 441112 |
| Umuahia North | 440221 – 440236 |
| Umuahia South | 440002 – 440010 |
Abia State Postal Codes (Facility-based Codes)
These are the primary NIPOST facility codes for various districts:
Postcode |
Location |
LGA |
|---|---|---|
| 440001 | GPO | Isiala Ngwa South |
| 440002 | Old Umuahia | Umuahia South |
| 440003 | Umuahia | Umuahia North |
| 440004 | Ameke Ibeku | Umuahia North |
| 440005 | Ekenobizi | Umuahia South |
| 440006 | Ariam | Ikwuano |
| 440007 | Oboro | Ikwuano |
| 440008 | Okpuala Ngwa | Isiala Ngwa South |
| 440009 | Ubakala | Umuahia South |
| 440010 | Olokoro | Umuahia South |
| 440012 | Afugiri | Umuahia North |
| 440014 | Oloko | Ikwuano |
| 440015 | N. Okaniuga | Umuahia North |
| 440021 | Item | Bende |
| 441002 | Ovim | Isukwuato |
| 441008 | Uzuakoli | Bende |
| 441010 | Alayi | Bende |
| 441011 | Bende | Bende |
| 441012 | Igbere | Bende |
| 441013 | Ozuitem | Bende |
| 442001 | Arochukwu | Arochukwu |
| 442002 | Ozuabam | Arochukwu |
| 442003 | Ihechiowa | Arochukwu |
| 443001 | Abiriba | Ohafia |
| 443003 | Ohafia | Ohafia |
| 443004 | Ania | Ohafia |
| 443005 | Eluama | Isukwuato |
| 450001 | Aba | Aba South |
| 450002 | Ngwa Road | Aba South |
| 450003 | Umungasi | Osisioma Ngwa |
| 451001 | Nbawsi | Isiala Ngwa North |
| 451002 | Omoba | Isiala Ngwa South |
| 451003 | Owerrinta | Isiala Ngwa South |
| 451004 | Umuosu | Isiala Ngwa South |
| 452001 | Amapu Ntigha | Isiala Ngwa North |
| 452001 | Imo River | Ukwa West |
Popular Areas in Abia State & Their Postal Codes
Area |
Postal Code |
|---|---|
| Umuahia (town) | 440003 |
| Aba Main Town | 450001 |
| Ariaria Market Area | 450271 |
| Abiriba | 443001 |
| Arochukwu | 442001 |
| Ohafia | 443003 |
| Umungasi | 450003 |
| Ozuitem | 441013 |
| Uzuakoli | 441008 |
| Afugiri | 440012 |
