Spain Postal codes
España
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Locate post offices across Spain. Find addresses and contact information.
Understanding Spain Postal codes
Freight documents listing Spain as destination should repeat five-digit codes (28001); ES deconsolidation yards scan them for city‑level staging.
Key Characteristics
Code Type
Numeric
Administered By
National Postal Service
Coverage
Nationwide
Postal code format breakdown
Spain uses numeric postal codes with 5 digits (example: 28001). In our directory, these codes are organized from autonomous communities down to districts.
Visual Structure
Freight documents listing Spain as destination should repeat five-digit codes (28001); ES deconsolidation yards scan them for city‑level staging.
Administrative Hierarchy
How Spain organises areas for postal codes
Autonomous community
19 totalProvince
52 totalMunicipality
6.1K totalDistrict
37.9K totalAutonomous communities Directory
Browse all 19 top-level divisions
Addressing Mail to Spain
Step-by-step guide for correct address formatting
Sample Address Block
Name; Calle Example 45; 28001 Madrid; SPAIN
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 autonomous community 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 Spain
What to know when sending packages
Standard domestic delivery within Spain 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 Spain postal codes
What is the postal code format for Spain?
Spain uses 5 digits in the postal code. An example is 28001. Freight documents listing Spain as destination should repeat five-digit codes (28001); ES deconsolidation yards scan them for city‑level staging.
How many autonomous communities does Spain have?
Spain has 19 autonomous communities with postal code coverage. Use our browse tool to explore them.
How do I find my postal code in Spain?
Use our free lookup or browse by autonomous community to find the exact postal code for your location.
Where do I write the postal code on a Spain address?
The postal code is written on the same line as or immediately after the autonomous community, before the country name when mailing internationally.