Akwa Ibom State Postal Codes (ZIP Codes) – Complete List of All LGAs and Areas

Akwa Ibom State is located in Nigeria’s South-South geopolitical zone. Created in 1987 from Cross-River State, it is one of the country’s leading oil-producing states and hosts a rich blend of maritime, agricultural, and commercial activities. With a population exceeding 5 million people and the capital at Uyo, the state has 31 Local Government Areas (LGAs), each assigned distinct 6-digit NIPOST postal codes for accurate mail delivery.

Nigeria’s Postal Code System (ZIP vs. Postal Code)

Nigeria does not use ZIP codes; the term is specific to the United States.
The Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) operates a 6-digit postal-code system.
Akwa Ibom State’s codes run from 520001 – 534206.
Headquarters postal code: 520001 (Uyo GPO).

Complete List of Akwa Ibom State LGAs & Their Postal Codes

LGA Postal Code Range Key Districts / Major Areas
Abak 532101 – 532105 Abak Urban, Otoro Rd, Afaha Obong, Midim Atan, Ediene Atai
Eastern Obolo 534106 – 534108 Okoroete, Elile, Iko
Eket 524101 – 524104 Eket Urban, Okon, Idua, Afaha Eket
Esit Eket 524108 – 524109 Uquo, Etebi
Essien Udim 530106 – 530108 Afaha Ikot Ebak, Adiasim, Ikpe
Etim Ekpo 532106 – 532109 Utu Etim Ekpo, Ibio Nnung Achat, Uruk Ata Ikot Isemin
Etinan 522101 – 522103 Etinan Urban, Mkpanak, Ndon Eyo
Ibeno 524110 Upenekang, Ntafre, Atabrikang, Akata
Ibesikpo Asutan 521109 – 521110 Nung Udoe, Mbierebe Obio
Ibiono Ibom 520114 – 520115 Oko Ita, Ikot Udo
Ika 532110 – 532111 Urua Inyang, Achan Ika
Ikono 531101 – 531119 Ibiaku Ntok Okpo, Ikot Ekpene Rd, Nung Udoe Itak
Ikot Abasi 534101 – 534105 Ikot Abasi Urban, Ukpom Okom, Ete
Ikot Ekpene 530101 – 530113 Ikot Ekpene Urban, Aba Rd, Uyo Rd, Itu Rd
Ini 531101 – 531119 Odoro Ikpe, Iwerre, Ikpe Ikot Akwa
Itu 520108 – 520113 Itu Urban, Afaha Itam, Mbiabo, Ikot Ebom Itu
Mbo 523113 – 534111 Enwang, Effiat, Okobo-Itu Rd
Mkpat Enin 532xxx Mkpat Enin Urban, Ikot Abasi-Awak Rd
Nsit Atai 521108 Okoro Atai, Asang, Nung Ukot
Nsit Ibom 522104 – 522110 Asang, Mbiaso, Ikot Akpaedu, College of Education
Nsit Ubium 522104 – 522110 Ikot Edibon, Ikot Ubo, Ikot Akpan Abia
Obot Akara 530103 – 530105 Nto Edino, Urua Akpan, Ikot Osom
Okobo 521101 – 521107 Okopedi, Okobo Urban, Nung Atai Udoe
Onna 523119 – 524107 Awa Iman, Nung Ndem, Ikot Akpandem
Oron 523101 – 523121 Oron Urban, Udung Uko, Maritime Academy
Oruk Anam 533106 – 533114 Ikot Ibritam, Ndot, Ikot Akpan Esa
Udung Uko 523105 – 523106 Udung Uko Urban, Uda
Ukanafun 533101 – 533104 Ikot Akpa Nkuk, Ikot Udo, Abak Midim
Uruan 520105 – 520107 Idu Uruan, Mbiaya Uruan, Nwaniba
Urue-Offong/Oruko 523107 – 523108 Urue Offong, Oruko, Oyubia
Uyo 520101 – 520104 Uyo Urban, Iboko, Ewet Housing Estate, University of Uyo

Popular Areas & Their Exact Postal Codes

Area / Landmark Postal Code
Uyo GPO (State capital) 520001
University of Uyo 520003
Nwaniba, Uruan 520002
Ikot Ekpene GPO 530001
Eket GPO 524001
Oron GPO 523001
Abak GPO 532001
Ikot Abasi GPO 534001
Maritime Academy, Oron 523004
College of Education, Afaha Nsit (Nsit Ibom) 522004

Educational Institutions & Their Postal Codes

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Institution Location LGA Postal Code
University of Uyo (Main Campus) Nwaniba, Uruan Uruan 520003
Maritime Academy of Nigeria Eyo Abasi Oron 523004
Akwa Ibom State University (Aksu) – Obio Akpa Obio Akpa Oruk Anam 533107
Akwa Ibom State University (Aksu) – Ikot Akpaden Ikot Akpaden Mkpat Enin 532xxx
Federal Polytechnic Ukana Ukana, Ikot Ekpene Ikot Ekpene 530103
College of Education, Afaha Nsit Afaha Nsit Nsit Ibom 522004
School of Nursing, Uyo Abak Rd, Uyo Uyo 520101

Industrial / Commercial Hubs & Codes

Zone Activities Key Postal Code
Ikot Ekpene Industrial Layout Plastics, tiles, beverages 530101 – 530113
Eket Mobil Terminal Area (QIT) Oil & gas services 524001
Ibeno Offshore Supply Base Marine logistics 524110
Awa Iman Fertilizer Blending Plant Agro-processing 523119
Uyo Business District (Ibom Plaza axis) Banking & retail 520101

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Question Answer
Akwa Ibom State ZIP code? Nigeria uses postal codes, not ZIP codes. The state range is 520001 – 534206.
Uyo postal code? 520001 (GPO); other districts 520101 – 520104.
Eket postal code? 524101 (GPO); suburbs 524101 – 524104.
Ikot Ekpene postal code? 530001 (GPO); outlying areas 530101 – 530113.
University of Uyo postal code? 520003 (Nwaniba campus).
Maritime Academy postal code? 523004 (Oron).

Example Address Formats

Business in Uyo
Mrs. Aniekan James  
Shop 12, Ibom Plaza  
Uyo Business District, Uyo LGA  
520101 Akwa Ibom State  
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