Zimbabwe Address Format
Zimbabwe addresses go from smallest unit to largest and contain no postal code. Because door-to-door delivery is limited, most mail is addressed to a P.O. Box or Private Bag at a named post office (e.g. 'P.O. Box 1234, Harare'). The province is not written in the address.
Standard format
Postal code (not used) rules
| Field name | Postal code (not used) |
|---|---|
| Format | No postal code system (N = digit, A = letter) |
| Rule | Zimbabwe does not operate a postal code system. Mail is routed by street address or P.O. Box number plus the town name. A 4-digit code system (e.g. 2401 for Harare, 2501 for Bulawayo) has been planned by ZIMPOST but is not in general use. |
Fields used in Zimbabwe
| State / region | No |
|---|---|
| Street address | Yes |
| P.O. Box | Yes — "P.O. Box / Private Bag" locally |
FAQ
What postal code format does Zimbabwe use?
Zimbabwe does not operate a postal code system. Mail is routed by street address or P.O. Box number plus the town name. A 4-digit code system (e.g. 2401 for Harare, 2501 for Bulawayo) has been planned by ZIMPOST but is not in general use.
How do you write an address in Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe addresses are written from the smallest unit to the largest. Zimbabwe addresses go from smallest unit to largest and contain no postal code. Because door-to-door delivery is limited, most mail is addressed to a P.O. Box or Private Bag at a named post office (e.g. 'P.O. Box 1234, Harare'). The province is not written in the address.
Does Zimbabwe use postal codes?
No. Zimbabwe does not operate a postal code system. Mail is routed by street address or P.O. Box number plus the town name. A 4-digit code system (e.g. 2401 for Harare, 2501 for Bulawayo) has been planned by ZIMPOST but is not in general use.
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