Postal Code Nairobi
A postal code, sometimes called a postcode, post code, PIN, or ZIP code, is a helpful series of letters and digits that makes sorting mail much easier.
The first digit usually points to a geographical region, while the following two digits represent a sectional centre, and the last digits pinpoint a specific post office or delivery area.
The postal code for Nairobi Kenya is 00100. This is Posta Kenya’s headquarters.
Below are other Postal codes relevant in Nairobi:
- Buruburu: 00515
- City Square: 00200
- Dandora: 00516
- Eastleigh: 00610
- Embakasi: 00521
- Enterprise Road: 00500
- Gigiri: 00601
- J.K.I.A. Airport: 00501
- Jamia: 00101
- Kamiti: 0060
Nairobi Postal Codes List
Postal codes are alphanumeric codes used to identify specific postal delivery areas.
In Kenya, the codes are widely used to ensure smooth mail and parcel delivery.
These codes are numeric and usually have 5 digits.
The first two digits represent the region, and the last three identify the specific delivery office.
Kenya’s postal codes are managed by the Postal Corporation of Kenya, also called ‘Posta.’
Below is the full list of all the postal codes in Nairobi:
- Buruburu- 00515
- City Square- 00200
- Dandora- 00516
- Eastleigh- 00610
- Embakasi- 00521
- Enterprise Road- 00500
- G.P.O. Nairobi- 00100
- Gigiri- 00601
- J.K.I.A. Airport- 00501
- Jamia- 00101
- Kamiti- 00607
- Kangemi- 00625
- Karen- 00502
- Kayole- 00518
- Kenyatta National Hospital- 00202
- Kenyatta University- 00609
- Langata- 00509
- Lavington- 00603
- Lower Kabete- 00604
- Makongeni- 00510
- Mathare Valley- 00611
- Mbagathi- 00503
- Mchumbi Road- 00504
- Mlolongo- 00519
- Muthaiga- 00619
- Ngara Road- 00600
- Ngong Road- 00505
- Nyayo Stadium- 00506
- Parklands- 00623
FAQs
What is the code for Nairobi?
In Kenya, landline phone numbers are structured as Area Code + Phone Number.
When calling within the same area or city, you simply dial the phone number.
However, when calling from a different area or city, the format changes to 0 + Area Code + Phone Number. If you are dialling from abroad, omit the initial 0.
Nairobi’s area code is 20.
How do I write a postal code?
The first digit shows a geographical region, the next two digits identify a sectional centre in that region, and the last two digits point to a specific post office or delivery area.
How do I know my postal code in Kenya?
Go to the KPC website and click on the “Postal Codes” tab.
Enter your location in the search bar, and you can look up the postal code by town, city, street, or building name.
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