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Zambia address format & examples

How to write a Zambian address

Not sure how to address an envelope to Zambia? Don't worry—we've got you covered. Below, you'll find the proper Zambia address format and clear Zambia address examples and to help guarantee smooth deliveries. Whether you're sending something to the urban streets of Kitwe or the remote beauty of Livingstone, knowing the right mailing format will ensure your letter doesn't take a scenic detour through the African plains.

Smarty is your go-to source for professional-grade location data. Enter any Zambian address (or any address in the world), and it’ll be formatted, standardized, and validated faster than you can say “Zambezi River.” Using the correct Zambia address format is the surest way to make sure your mail arrives where it's supposed to—no passport required! Here’s a guide on how to address an envelope to Zambia:

  1. Addressee line – The recipient's full name, using appropriate titles.
  2. **Building number and Street **– The building number and the street name, listed clearly, with no need for extra punctuation.
  3. Postal code and city – List the postal code first, followed by the city. No commas getting in the way!
  4. Country – Written as Zambia or, if you're in a hurry, shortened to ZMB.
Zambia mailing address format example on an envelope

Zambia address examples

Typical address example5910 Mopani Ave 10101 Lusaka ZMB
Postal box examplePO Box 23394 Kitwe ZMB
Commercial address example

Zechl Comesa Ctr Ben Bella Rd 10101 Lusaka ZMB

Smarty address validation tools

Smarty® has a suite of address validation tools that can format, standardize, and validate Zambia addresses, plus addresses in 240+ other countries and territories worldwide. Validate your Zambian address with our tools.
Use the Single Address Verification Tool to verify and format 1 address at a time, the Bulk Address Validation Tool to verify and format a list addresses simultaneously, or use the International Street Address API to integrate address validation and formatting programmatically into your software systems and workflows.

Postal information

Zambia's national postal system, "Zambia Postal Services Corporation ," was established in 1896. As of recent data, Zambia Postal Services Corporation services approximately 561 addresses, reflecting its extensive reach throughout Zambia. The organization manages a substantial network, indicative of its role as a major postal service provider in the region.
Administrative area types and count
10 provinces
Administration area names and abbreviations

Central - CE Copperbelt - CB Eastern - EA Luapula - LP Lusaka - LU Muchinga - MU Northern - NO North-Western - NW Southern - SO Western - WE

Term to describe postal codes
postal code
Postal code in language
postal code
Postal code format
99999
Postal service provider and website

Zambia Postal Services Corporation

https://www.zampost.com.zm/

Country information

Need more info on Zambia? Whether you're sending something to Ndola or Lusaka, we’ve got all the details you need—ISO codes, postal zones, and more! Stick to the correct Zambia address format, and your mail will arrive faster than you can spot a lion on safari!

Country/territory name
Zambia
ISO3
ZMB
ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 country code
ZM
ISO 3166-1 alpha-3 country code
ZMB
ISO 3166-1 numeric country code
894
Endonym
Zambia
Total land area
752612 KM²
Capital
Lusaka
Other major cities
Ndola, Kitwe, Chipata

Population information

Total population
20569737 (2023)
Urban / rural distribution
44% / 56%
Urban population
9050684
Rural population
11519053
Official language
English
All languages spoken
Bemba, Nyanja, Tonga, Lozi, Chewa
Most commonly used postal language
English
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Now that you've seen our Zambian address examples and have become a wizard at Zambia address formats, why not expand your expertise even further? Explore our detailed guides for related countries and territories to see how their address formats and examples vary.
Visit the global address formats page or Africa address formats page for more information on all the other countries and territories we cover. You can also read or read our article about international address verification to learn more.
*Data updated as of March 24, 2025

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