Onitsha town Postal Code Anambra State Nigeria: Everything to Know in 2026
Onitsha town Postal Code Anambra State Nigeria: Everything to Know in 2026
Onitsha has no single postal code. It uses area codes in the 430 series, so the right one depends on your district. Use 430213 for Onitsha North, covering GRA and Inland Town, unless your area has its own code below.
Codes for Key Onitsha Areas
| Onitsha North, GRA, Inland Town | 430213 |
| Fegge | 430003 |
| GRA II | 430281 |
| GRA III | 430273 |
| Niger Bridge Head | 430254 |
| Onitsha (rural) | 430101 |
Onitsha is split between Onitsha North and Onitsha South Local Government Areas, so two streets a few minutes apart can carry different codes. That is why your district matters.
How to Choose the Right Code
- Find your district or street
- Match it to the table above
- If it is not listed, use 430213 and name your area in the address
- Write all six digits together
How to Write the Address
15 Ridge Road, GRA II
Onitsha, Anambra State 430281
Nigeria
Add a working phone number and a landmark such as a market, church or junction.
Common Mistakes
- Using one code for the whole city
- Dropping a digit or adding spaces
- Skipping the district or street line
- Copying the code of Awka or Nnewi
One wrong digit can send an item to a different district, so read the six digits aloud before you submit.
Quick Tips
Save your full address, with its code, as a phone note. Send it to anyone shipping to you before they dispatch. For online orders, enter the code in the postal field and Onitsha in the city field. If you are unsure of your district, ask your courier which code they use for your street, then keep it consistent on every form.
