In order to deliver something to someone, they must know the direct mail address so that their things deliver correctly.

This is all the Postal/Zip Codes of Saudi Arabia helps us.

Below I have compiled a list of Postal or Zip Codes of Saudi Arabia with letting you understand how this system actually works.

What is Zip / Postal Code?

ZIPS stands for “Zone Improvement Plan” same is the meaning of Postal code.

Adding a zip code or postal code to an address helps identify a specific geographic location for mail delivery purposes.

Both names differ mainly in terminology and countries of use.

Difference Between Zip & Postal code

Zip Codes: In the USA, zip codes are a system of postal codes developed by the US Postal Service (USPS). The USPS introduced the five-digit zip code system in 1963, and it has since been expanded to include nine-digit codes (ZIP+4) for better accuracy.

Postal Codes: Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, and Saudi Arabia use postal codes as well.

Codes are typically composed of letters and/or numbers that identify the specific destination of mail.

Generally, we can say that Both zip codes and postal codes are used to ensure that mail is delivered to the correct location.

Different countries may use different formats and terminology.

Objective of postal codes

Postal codes or zip codes are used primarily for identifying specific geographic locations to which mail should be delivered.

Mail can be more easily sorted and distributed by postal workers using postal codes, reducing the possibility of errors and delivery delays.

Additionally, postal codes simplify the process of sorting and routing mail through automated sorting using mail sorting machines.

Other Purposes:

Postal codes can also be used for a variety of other purposes, such as;

• Demographic analysis can be done by analysing patterns in postal codes, businesses and organizations can gain insights into the geographic distribution of their customers.
• Marketing research by identify potential new markets.
• Statistical analysis by making more informed business decisions.

Postal/Zip Codes of Saudi Arabia:

Saudi Arabia is a vast country having huge population, and that is why, Postal or Zip Code is very important for all to manage the mailing address.

Usually, postal codes in KSA also consist of 5 digits number.

For Example:

As given in the figure coding method as one of the mailing address of Riyadh as one of the example of Postal/Zip Codes in KSA:

The regions and first digit of KSA regions can be written as:

Regions and cities of Saudi Arabia

As per Geographic Region, KSA is divided into 13 regions, each region is further subdivided into their Provinces or Governorates.

Here is a list of the regions and some of the Provinces and cities of each region with their Postal/Zip Codes of KSA:

Postal/Zip Codes of Regions with their cities are described below:

Riyadh Region

Mecca Region

Jazan Region

Madinah Region

Tabuk Region

Al Qasim Region

 Al Jawf Region

Najran Region

Asir Region

Al Bahah Region

Ha’il Region

Norther Borders Region

Eastern Province Region

Wrapping Up!

Here you go, you have now a list of all the postal / zip codes of Saudi Arabia.

Hope you have found what you came looking for!

Let us know in the comments if you find any postal code missing from our list.

Happy mailing! 😉

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