What is the name and length of the Jamaican postal code?

In Jamaica, it is called a Postcode. The standard format is seven characters long, starting with the \"JM\" prefix.

What is the postal code for Kingston?

Kingston codes vary by sector; for example, Kingston 5 uses JMKGN05 and Kingston 10 uses JMKGN10.

What do the middle two letters in a Jamaican Postcode represent?

The two letters represent the parish code; for instance, \"KN\" stands for Kingston, \"AN\" for St. Ann, and \"WP\" for Westmoreland.

How can I find a specific Postcode in Jamaica?

You can use the Postindex.net search bar or browse our regional directory of Jamaica to find accurate Postcodes for any city or street.

Jamaica Postal Codes

Navigate the Jamaica postal network with precision. Our database provides a comprehensive directory of Postal Codes, covering everything from the administrative districts of Kingston to the most remote localities. Ensure accurate mail routing and seamless logistics by using the correct geographic identifiers for every street and city across the country.

Regions of Jamaica

Jamaica Statistic

Capital

Kingston

ISO Alpha-2

ISO Alpha-3

JAM

Calling code

+1-876

Currency

Jamaican Dollar (J$)

Code Format

JMAANNN

Regions / States

Total Postcodes

612

About Jamaica Postal System

The Post and Telecommunications Department, operating as Jamaica Post, manages a network of over 200 post offices and 160 postal agencies. Jamaica recently introduced an alphanumeric postcode system to enhance the speed of automated mail sorting and improve global e-commerce integration. This standardized structure helps eliminate delivery ambiguities across the island's 14 parishes.

Address Example in Jamaica

MS. ALICIA BECKFORD
15 HOPE ROAD
KINGSTON 10
JMKGN10
JAMAICA

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Code Structure

The Jamaican Postcode consists of seven alphanumeric characters. It begins with \"JM\" (country code), followed by two letters for the parish (e.g., KN for Kingston, ST for St. Thomas), and ends with three digits representing the specific delivery zone.

FAQ about Jamaica

Code	Locality	Region
JMDCN01	Aenon Town	Clarendon
JMDCN01	Aenon TownPost Office	Clarendon
JMDCN02	Alley	Clarendon
JMDCN02	AlleyPost Office	Clarendon
JMDCN03	Alston	Clarendon
JMDCN03	AlstonPost Office	Clarendon
JMDCN04	Beckford Kraal	Clarendon
JMAKN01	Kingston	Kingston
JMAKN03	Kingston	Kingston
JMAAW22	Kingston	Saint Andrew
JMAAW21	Kingston	Saint Andrew
JMCJS12	Montego Bay	Saint James