Zambia
120
5 chars
10
4
Explore Zambia's 10 provinces with our interactive map.
Locate post offices across Zambia. Find addresses and contact information.
Government correspondence mailed within Zambia carries five-digit routing digits (10101); ZM internal mail centers index trays partly by postal.
Key Characteristics
Code Type
Numeric
Administered By
National Postal Service
Coverage
Nationwide
Zambia uses numeric postcodes with 5 digits (example: 10101). In our directory, these codes are organized from provinces down to villages.
Visual Structure
Government correspondence mailed within Zambia carries five-digit routing digits (10101); ZM internal mail centers index trays partly by postal.
How Zambia organises areas for postcodes
Browse all 10 top-level divisions
Step-by-step guide for correct address formatting
Sample Address Block
Name; Street; City, State Postcode; Country
Tips for successful mail and package delivery
Always verify the postcode
Verify your postcode 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 province names to prevent sorting errors.
Don't omit the postcode
Missing postcodes cause significant delivery delays and may result in returned mail.
What to know when sending packages
Standard domestic delivery within Zambia typically takes 2–7 business days. International packages require complete address information including the postcode. Always include the correct 5-character code for fastest routing.
Common questions about Zambia postcodes
Zambia uses 5 digits in the postcode. An example is 10101. Government correspondence mailed within Zambia carries five-digit routing digits (10101); ZM internal mail centers index trays partly by postal.
Zambia has 10 provinces with postcode coverage. Use our browse tool to explore them.
Use our free lookup or browse by province to find the exact postcode for your location.
The postcode is written on the same line as or immediately after the province, before the country name when mailing internationally.
Zambia
120
5 chars
10
4
Explore Zambia's 10 provinces with our interactive map.
Locate post offices across Zambia. Find addresses and contact information.
Government correspondence mailed within Zambia carries five-digit routing digits (10101); ZM internal mail centers index trays partly by postal.
Key Characteristics
Code Type
Numeric
Administered By
National Postal Service
Coverage
Nationwide
Zambia uses numeric postcodes with 5 digits (example: 10101). In our directory, these codes are organized from provinces down to villages.
Visual Structure
Government correspondence mailed within Zambia carries five-digit routing digits (10101); ZM internal mail centers index trays partly by postal.
How Zambia organises areas for postcodes
Browse all 10 top-level divisions
Step-by-step guide for correct address formatting
Sample Address Block
Name; Street; City, State Postcode; Country
Tips for successful mail and package delivery
Always verify the postcode
Verify your postcode 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 province names to prevent sorting errors.
Don't omit the postcode
Missing postcodes cause significant delivery delays and may result in returned mail.
What to know when sending packages
Standard domestic delivery within Zambia typically takes 2–7 business days. International packages require complete address information including the postcode. Always include the correct 5-character code for fastest routing.
Common questions about Zambia postcodes
Zambia uses 5 digits in the postcode. An example is 10101. Government correspondence mailed within Zambia carries five-digit routing digits (10101); ZM internal mail centers index trays partly by postal.
Zambia has 10 provinces with postcode coverage. Use our browse tool to explore them.
Use our free lookup or browse by province to find the exact postcode for your location.
The postcode is written on the same line as or immediately after the province, before the country name when mailing internationally.