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Bauchi, Bauchi uses 15 postal codes. The most-listed one is:

Most-listed code in Bauchi 740101 On 34 of 163 listed streets and places
Need your building's new code? See New postcode in Bauchi.

We list 163 streets and places in 75 areas of Bauchi LGA, Bauchi State, with codes from 740101 to 740281. The nearest LGAs with listed codes are Dass, Alkaleri and Bogoro.

Areas in Bauchi

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Streets and places in smaller areas

11 streets

11 streets and places in Bauchi, with postal codes.
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Abbatoir Rd.Gumi HillGumi Hill740231
Asbestors ComplexTambarari VillageTambarari Village740251
Ashaka Rd.Tambarari VillageTambarari Village740251
Bauchi State House Of Assembly ComplexGumi HillGumi Hill740231
Bunun Rd.Army BarracksArmy Barracks740281
Bununu Rd.Abubakar Tafawa Balewa UniversityAbubakar Tafawa Balewa University740272
Idustrial EstateTambarari VillageTambarari Village740251
Jos Rd.Army BarracksArmy Barracks740281
Maiduguri Bye PassArmy BarracksArmy Barracks740281
Nkil Rd.Gumi HillGumi Hill740231
Steyr ComplexTambarari VillageTambarari Village740251
New since 1 Oct 2026

New postcode in Bauchi

Buildings now also get their own 11-character digital postcode from NIPOST. Most forms still ask for the 6-digit code on this page. There is no conversion between the two: your building's new code comes only from NIPOST's lookup.

Published example format
  1. LAState
  2. 01LGA
  3. A03District
  4. FKArea
  5. 01Building
One lookup through NIPOST's service. The result is shown to you only and not stored or logged.
Find my building's code How the new code works

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Bauchi postal code FAQs

What is the postal code for Bauchi?

Bauchi, Bauchi has 15 postal codes in our listings, so the right one depends on your street or area. The most-listed is 740101, on 34 of 163 listed streets and places. Other codes include 740102 and 740261. Use the table above to find yours.

Is 740101 the same as the new postcode?

No. 740101 is a 6-digit area code. The new 11-character postcode (for example LA 01 A03 FK 01) identifies a single building, and there is no conversion table between the two. Find a building's new code on postcode.gov.ng. Old vs new postcode.

Which code do I enter on online forms?

If a form asks for a "postal code" or "ZIP code" and doesn't mention NIPOST's digital postcode, enter the 6-digit code for your area. Use the new code only when the form asks for it. Which postcode to put on online forms.

Sources

  • 6-digit codes: the legacy NIPOST postcode listings published on this site since 2017, from the listing“/bauchi-town-area-zipcodes/” (published 4 Nov 2017, last updated 4 Nov 2017). These codes have not been re-checked against NIPOST since those dates. How we built this data.
  • State and LGA names: OCHA/HDX COD-AB Nigeria (OSGOF, eHealth Africa, UNCS), CC BY-IGO.
  • Approximate locations for distances: GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Distances are between area centres, not addresses.
  • New postcode format and example: NIPOST, “What is the new alpha-numeric postcode” (opened 1 Oct 2026).
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