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Peru Postal codes

Perú

15001South America5 chars
Total Codes

99.0K

Code Length

5 chars

Regions

25

Admin Levels

4

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Locate post offices across Peru. Find addresses and contact information.

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Understanding Peru Postal codes

Address APIs normalizing Peru output should preserve five-digit tokens such as 15001; mismatches against PE reference tables surface as hard.

Key Characteristics

Code Type

Numeric

Administered By

National Postal Service

Coverage

Nationwide

Postal code format breakdown

Peru uses numeric postal codes with 5 digits (example: 15001). In our directory, these codes are organized from regions down to localities.

Visual Structure

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Address APIs normalizing Peru output should preserve five-digit tokens such as 15001; mismatches against PE reference tables surface as hard.

Administrative Hierarchy

How Peru organises areas for postal codes

Regions(25)
Provinces(196)
Districts(1.8K)
Localities(96.9K)
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Region

25 total
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Province

196 total
3

District

1.8K total
4

Locality

96.9K total

Regions Directory

Browse all 25 top-level divisions

Addressing Mail to Peru

Step-by-step guide for correct address formatting

1
Recipient name
2
Street address or PO Box
3
City, State/Province, Postal code
4
Country name

Sample Address Block

Name; Street; City, State Postcode; Country

Delivery Best Practices

Tips for successful mail and package delivery

Always verify the postal code

Verify your postal code is complete (5 digits) before sending. Use our lookup tool to confirm accuracy.

Include all address levels

Write the full address hierarchy for best results.

Avoid abbreviations

Write out full region names to prevent sorting errors.

Don't omit the postal code

Missing postal codes cause significant delivery delays and may result in returned mail.

Shipping to Peru

What to know when sending packages

Standard domestic delivery within Peru typically takes 2–7 business days. International packages require complete address information including the postal code. Always include the correct 5-character code for fastest routing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Peru postal codes

What is the postal code format for Peru?

Peru uses 5 digits in the postal code. An example is 15001. Address APIs normalizing Peru output should preserve five-digit tokens such as 15001; mismatches against PE reference tables surface as hard.

How many regions does Peru have?

Peru has 25 regions with postal code coverage. Use our browse tool to explore them.

How do I find my postal code in Peru?

Use our free lookup or browse by region to find the exact postal code for your location.

Where do I write the postal code on a Peru address?

The postal code is written on the same line as or immediately after the region, before the country name when mailing internationally.