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

The identifier used in Mexico is the Código Postal (CP). It is a numeric code consisting of exactly five digits.

What is the postal code for Mexico City?

Mexico City (CDMX) uses a wide range of codes; for example, the historic center (Colonia Centro) uses 06000, while the Lomas de Chapultepec area uses 11000.

How do the first two digits work in Mexico?

The first two digits (01–99) are assigned to the 32 states of Mexico. For example, codes starting with 00 through 16 are located within Mexico City, while 20 is for Aguascalientes.

How can I find a specific Código Postal in Mexico?

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

Mexico Código Postal — Full List of Regions

Mexico Statistic

Capital

Mexico City

ISO Alpha-2

ISO Alpha-3

MEX

Calling code

+52

Currency

Mexican Peso ($)

Code Format

NNNNN

Regions / States

Total Postcodes

168,412

About Mexico Postal System

Correos de México, also known as Sepomex, manages the national postal system through a standardized five-digit numeric infrastructure. This system organizes the 32 federal entities to ensure logistical efficiency in one of the most populous countries in the Americas. Accurate geographic coding is essential for resolving the complexities of overlapping neighborhood names and historical districts.

Address Example in Mexico

SR. JUAN PEREZ
AVENIDA JUAREZ 45, COLONIA CENTRO
06000 CIUDAD DE MEXICO, CDMX
MEXICO

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Code Structure

The Mexican Código Postal uses five numeric digits. The first two digits identify the state or a specific part of the capital, the third digit indicates the municipality or administrative ward, and the final two digits represent the specific neighborhood (colonia).

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Popular Código Postal

Code	Locality	Region
29076	Emiliano Zapata	Chiapas
29112	Emiliano Zapata	Chiapas
29000	Guadalupe	Chiapas
29096	Guadalupe	Chiapas
29140	San Antonio	Chiapas
29167	San Antonio	Chiapas
29019	Santa Cruz	Chiapas
29073	Santa Cruz	Chiapas
36053	San Antonio	Guanajuato
36216	San Antonio	Guanajuato
58229	Lazaro Cardenas	Morelos
58480	Lazaro Cardenas	Morelos