Last Updated on February 21, 2023
Zone Improvement Plan codes (ZIP codes) are a series of digits that allow for easier and faster parcel, letter, and courier deliveries around the country. Zip codes or Postal codes are important for not only the physical sending and receiving of parcels or letters but also for the digital world. Postal codes are used to gather geographical statistics and are used for purposes such as service registration, mail and parcel delivery, and membership form procession.
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Postal Services by Postal Corporation of Kenya
A postal service is a system used to send mail from one place to another. The service has revolutionized over the years from basic letter sending and receipt to include more wholesome and contemporary services to clients. These days, there are fewer deliveries made via post offices thanks to electronic mail and delivery apps. With these changes, post offices have had to adapt to the new environment and offer updated services.
Nairobi Zip Codes/Postal Codes
While registering for services online, people are often asked to provide their ZIP codes and many have mistaken it for the International Calling Code of their respective countries. This is very wrong and may result in a situation you never bargained for such as the loss of a package in transit. Besides, those registering for services online may not get the desired result in the end, this is why people should try to differentiate their postal code from their International Calling Code. The official ZIP code for Nairobi is 00100 which is very easy to remember, however, all the zones under it have their own individual codes. Get the full details as you read on.
Below are the Nairobi postal Codes for 2023:
| AREA | POSTAL CODE |
| Buruburu | 00515 |
| City Square | 00200 |
| Dandora | 00516 |
| Eastleigh | 00610 |
| Embakasi | 00521 |
| Enterprise Road | 00500 |
| Gigiri | 00601 |
| G.P.O Nairobi | 00100 |
| Jamia | 00101 |
| J.K.I.A. Airport | 00501 |
| Kamiti | 00607 |
| Kangemi | 00625 |
| Karen | 00502 |
| Kayole | 00518 |
| Kenyatta N. Hospital | 00202 |
| Kenyatta University | 00609 |
| Langata | 00509 |
| Lavington | 00603 |
| Lower Kabete | 00604 |
| Makongeni | 00510 |
| Mathare Valley | 00611 |
| Mbagathi | 00503 |
| Mchumbi Rd | 00504 |
| Mlolongo | 00519 |
| Muthaiga | 00619 |
| Ngara Road | 00600 |
| Ngong Road | 00505 |
| Nyayo Stadium | 00506 |
| Parklands | 00623 |
| Ronald Ngala St. | 00300 |
| Ruai | 00520 |
| Ruaraka | 00618 |
| Sarit Centre | 00606 |
| Tom Mboya St | 00400 |
| Uhuru Gardens | 00517 |
| Uthiru | 00605 |
| Village Market | 00621 |
| Viwandani | 00507 |
| Westlands | 00800 |
| Yaya Towers | 00508 |
| State Law. | 00102 |