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Kosofe, Lagos uses 9 postal codes. The most-listed one is:

Most-listed code in Kosofe 100244 On 109 of 650 listed streets and places
Need your building's new code? See New postcode in Kosofe.

We list 650 streets and places in 53 areas of Kosofe LGA, Lagos State, with codes from 100211 to 105102. The nearest LGAs with listed codes are Shomolu, Ikeja and Mushin.

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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.

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Kosofe postal code FAQs

What is the postal code for Kosofe?

Kosofe, Lagos has 9 postal codes in our listings, so the right one depends on your street or area. The most-listed is 100244, on 109 of 650 listed streets and places. Other codes include 100243 and 100248. Use the table above to find yours.

Is 100244 the same as the new postcode?

No. 100244 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 7 listings“/ogudu-streets-zip-codes/” (published 21 Jul 2017, last updated 5 Sept 2017); “/ketu-streets-zip-codes/” (published 21 Jul 2017, last updated 21 Jul 2017); “/magodo-streets-zip-codes/” (published 21 Jul 2017, last updated 21 Jul 2017); “/mende-streets-zip-codes/” (published 21 Jul 2017, last updated 21 Jul 2017); “/oworosoki-l-k-streets-zip-codes/” (published 21 Jul 2017, last updated 21 Jul 2017); “/alapere-ketu-streets-zip-codes/” (published 20 Jul 2017, last updated 20 Jul 2017); “/anthony-streets-zip-codes/” (published 20 Jul 2017, last updated 20 Jul 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).

Questions from readers

Readers' questions about this page, answered from our own postcode data. We never look up or give new 11-character building codes: use postcode.gov.ng/find for those.

  1. Can't get ikosi ketu postal code?

    Noah asked on · 4 people asked this

    We don't list a code for Ikosi in Ketu, Kosofe LGA. The Ikosi entries we have are in Epe LGA, which is a different place. For Ketu itself, the old 6-digit codes are 100243 and 102232, and they cover postal areas rather than single buildings. See Ketu postcodes. For a building-level code, use the NIPOST finder at https://postcode.gov.ng/find.

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  2. What is Ogunronbi Estate, Idimu Alimosho Local Government, Postal Code?

    Adeolu asked on

    We don't list a legacy postcode for Ogunronbi Estate, Idimu. The only Idimu entry we have is Idimu St., which carries 100276, but that is a street name and does not confirm the estate. Alimosho LGA codes are listed on Alimosho LGA postcodes. For a building-level code, use https://postcode.gov.ng/find.

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  3. What is the Zip code for Ogunronbi Estate Idimu

    Adeolu asked on

    We don't list a code for Ogunronbi Estate in Idimu. Our only Ogunronbi entry is Ogunronbi St. in Bungalow Estate, Lagos, which has legacy postcode 100264. Idimu St. is a different street, with legacy postcode 100276 in Alimosho. Old 6-digit codes cover a whole postal area, not one building. For the new building-level postcode, use NIPOST's postcode finder.

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  5. Didn't see Epe zip code

    Precious asked on

    Epe is in Epe LGA, which is not Kosofe, so this page may not be the one you need. Epe's old 6-digit postcode is 106101, covering the Epe area. You can see all Epe LGA codes on the Epe LGA page. For a building-level postcode, use postcode.gov.ng/find.

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  6. Surulere postal code pls

    Ifeanyi asked on

    Surulere is a different LGA from Kosofe, so the codes on this page don't apply. The Surulere LGA page lists legacy codes including 100254 (Lawanson), 101282 (Ijeshatedo) and 101283 (Surulere Central). Browse Surulere LGA postcodes for the full list. Codes cover postal areas, not single buildings; for a building-level code use https://postcode.gov.ng/find.

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  7. Mushin

    Ibrahim asked on

    Mushin is in Mushin LGA, not Kosofe. The legacy 6-digit codes for Mushin LGA are 100252 (Fadeyi and Onipanu) and 100253 (Mushin area). These cover postal areas, not single buildings. You can see the full list on the Mushin LGA page. For a building-level code, use https://postcode.gov.ng/find.

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  9. How do I get ikosi isheri postal code

    Oiuwaseun asked on

    We don't list a code for Ikosi Isheri. The codes we have are for Ikosi in Epe LGA, which is a different place. Ikosi (Epe) uses the old 6-digit code 100246, which covers its postal area rather than a single building. For the new building-level postcode for Ikosi Isheri, use the NIPOST search at https://postcode.gov.ng/find or the NIPOST Postcode app. You can also see our Ikosi postcodes page.

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  10. I can't find the one for irawo

    Lawal asked on

    Irawo Street in Mende, Kosofe LGA, uses the old 6-digit postcode 100211. Old codes cover a postal area rather than one building, so it applies to the whole Mende area. You can see the Mende page for details: Mende postcodes. For the new building-level postcode, use the NIPOST finder at https://postcode.gov.ng/find.

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  11. Please I need gbagada poster code

    Yemi asked on

    Gbagada isn't in Kosofe LGA, so it isn't covered on this page, and we don't list a code for Gbagada in our data. For old 6-digit postal area codes in Kosofe, see the Kosofe LGA page. For the new building-level postcode, use NIPOST at https://postcode.gov.ng/find or the NIPOST Postcode app.

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  12. How do I get somolu postal code

    Ajuwon asked on

    We don't list a code for Somolu on this page. Somolu is a different LGA from Kosofe, so the codes here don't apply to it. You can browse all Lagos LGAs and their legacy codes on the Lagos State page. For a building-level postcode, use the official finder at https://postcode.gov.ng/find or the NIPOST Postcode app.

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