Metro Manila ZIP codes are four-digit postal codes used to identify delivery areas within the National Capital Region. A city may have one main ZIP code and several additional codes for particular districts, post-office service areas, subdivisions or institutions.

For the correct result, match the code to the district or locality, not just the city name. For example, 1200 is commonly associated with the Makati Central Post Office area, but Ayala Avenue, Legazpi Village and Salcedo Village use more specific Makati postal codes.

The National Capital Region consists of 16 cities, one municipality and 1,715 barangays. Pateros is the region’s only municipality.

Important: Postal codes do not always follow barangay, political or property boundaries exactly. Confirm the code through the official PHLPost ZIP Code Locator when sending valuable documents, registered mail or time-sensitive packages.

Metro Manila ZIP Codes at a Glance

City or municipality	Main or commonly used ZIP code	General ZIP-code range
Caloocan	1400	1400–1413 and 1420–1428
Las Piñas	1740	1740–1752
Makati	1200	1200–1235
Malabon	1470	1470–1480
Mandaluyong	1550	1550–1556
Manila	1000	1000–1018
Marikina	1800	1800–1812
Muntinlupa	1770	1770–1781
Navotas	1485	1485–1490
Parañaque	1700	1700–1720
Pasay	1300	1300–1309
Pasig	1600	1600–1612
Pateros	1620	1620–1622
Quezon City	1100	1100–1128
San Juan	1500	1500–1504
Taguig	1630	1630–1639
Valenzuela	1440	1440–1469

These ranges are a quick reference, not a substitute for locality-level confirmation. A range can contain unused numbers, institutional codes or codes associated with areas whose administrative boundaries have changed.

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What Is a ZIP Code in the Philippines?

A ZIP code is called a postal code in official Philippine usage. It is a four-digit number placed near the end of a mailing address to help PHLPost and private delivery providers sort mail according to its destination.

“ZIP code” and “postal code” generally mean the same thing for Philippine addresses. ZIP originally comes from the United States term “Zone Improvement Plan,” but Filipinos commonly use both expressions.

A postal code does not replace the rest of the address. Couriers still need:

• Recipient’s complete name
• House, building or unit number
• Street
• Subdivision, village or barangay
• City or municipality
• ZIP code
• Province or region when required
• Mobile number for private deliveries

Metro Manila codes mainly fall within the 1000 to 1800 series, beginning with Manila codes and extending to Marikina-area designations.

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Complete Metro Manila ZIP Code Directory

Manila ZIP Codes

The City of Manila has one of the most detailed postal-code systems in the region. Different districts have their own codes.

ZIP code	Manila district or service area
1000	Manila Central Post Office
1001	Quiapo
1002	Intramuros
1003	Santa Cruz South
1004	Malate
1005	San Miguel
1006	Binondo
1007	Paco
1008	Sampaloc East
1009	Santa Ana
1010	San Nicolas
1011	Pandacan
1012	Tondo South
1013	Tondo North
1014	Santa Cruz North
1015	Sampaloc West
1016	Santa Mesa
1017	San Andres Bukid
1018	Port Area

The current PHLPost locator, for example, lists Pandacan under NCR with postal code 1011.

Using 1000 Manila may be accepted on a general city-level form, but it is better to use the specific district code when mailing to Malate, Binondo, Sampaloc, Tondo or another identified locality.

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Quezon City ZIP Codes

Quezon City uses numerous ZIP codes because of its size and the number of postal districts it contains.

ZIP code	Quezon City locality
1100	Quezon City Central Post Office
1101	Bago Bantay
1102	Bagong Pag-asa
1103	Balingasa
1104	San Francisco del Monte
1105	Project 7
1106	Project 8
1107	Diliman
1108	Loyola Heights
1109	Cubao
1110	Araneta Center area
1111	Kamuning
1112	New Manila
1113	Aurora Boulevard area
1114	Mariana
1115	Santol
1116	Tatalon
1117	Capitol Hills and Matandang Balara area
1118	Fairview
1119	Novaliches
1120	Novaliches Post Office area
1121	Pasong Tamo and Tandang Sora area
1122	Culiat
1123	Project 4
1124	UP Village
1125	University of the Philippines Diliman
1126	Baesa
1127	National Government Center area
1128	Batasan Hills

A generic 1100 entry may not be the most accurate code for a residence in Fairview, Cubao, Diliman or Novaliches. Use the locality shown in the complete delivery address.

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Makati ZIP Codes

Makati has several codes for residential villages, commercial districts and central-business areas.

ZIP code	Makati locality or service area
1200	Makati Central Post Office
1203	San Antonio Village
1204	La Paz, Singkamas and Tejeros area
1205	Santa Cruz
1206	Kasilawan
1207	Carmona and nearby area
1209	Bel-Air
1210	Poblacion
1211	Guadalupe Nuevo
1212	Guadalupe Viejo
1220	Magallanes
1221	Dasmariñas Village North
1222	Dasmariñas Village South
1223	San Lorenzo Village
1224	Legazpi Village
1225	Salcedo Village
1226	Ayala Avenue
1228	Urdaneta Village
1231	Pasong Tamo and Chino Roces area
1232	Santa Ana and Olympia area
1233	Bangkal
1234	San Isidro
1235	Palanan

Common Makati business-district codes

• Ayala Avenue: 1226
• Legazpi Village: 1224
• Salcedo Village: 1225
• San Lorenzo Village: 1223
• Bel-Air: 1209
• Poblacion: 1210
• Magallanes: 1220

Do not automatically use 1200 for every Makati office. Major companies sometimes use a dedicated corporate postal code, and high-rise buildings may publish a specific preferred code.

A note about the EMBO barangays

Political jurisdiction over the EMBO barangays changed following the Supreme Court boundary decision involving Makati and Taguig. Older databases, utility records and postal directories can still show Makati-associated codes for some addresses.

Do not guess based solely on the current city government. Use the code printed on a recent utility bill, building directory, official correspondence or the recipient’s verified delivery instructions, then compare it with the PHLPost locator.

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Taguig ZIP Codes

ZIP code	Taguig locality or service area
1630	Taguig Central Post Office
1631	Bicutan
1632	Santa Ana
1633	Western Bicutan
1634	Bonifacio Global City
1635	Nichols and McKinley area
1636	Upper Bicutan
1637	Signal Village
1638	Bagumbayan
1639	Lower Bicutan and nearby area

What is the ZIP code of BGC?

The commonly used ZIP code for Bonifacio Global City is 1634.

Some BGC companies, banks, embassies and large institutions may publish another mailing code for a particular building or mailroom. Follow the recipient’s official address when one is provided.

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Pasig ZIP Codes

ZIP code	Pasig locality or service area
1600	Pasig Central Post Office
1601	San Joaquin
1602	Pinagbuhatan
1603	Kapasigan
1604	Ugong
1605	Ortigas Center and San Antonio area
1606	Caniogan
1607	Maybunga
1608	Rosario
1609	Manggahan
1610	Santolan
1611	Sta. Lucia
1612	Bagong Ilog

The Ortigas business district crosses local-government boundaries. Do not assume that every Ortigas address is in Pasig. Parts of the wider commercial area are associated with Mandaluyong and Quezon City, so the building’s complete city address remains essential.

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Mandaluyong ZIP Codes

ZIP code	Mandaluyong locality
1550	Mandaluyong Central Post Office
1551	Vergara
1552	Shaw Boulevard area
1553	Boni Avenue area
1554	East EDSA
1555	Wack-Wack and Greenhills East
1556	Barangay Addition Hills area

Addresses near Ortigas Center, Shaw Boulevard and EDSA should include the building name, unit number and correct city because adjoining commercial areas can be mistaken for Pasig or San Juan.

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San Juan ZIP Codes

ZIP code	San Juan locality
1500	San Juan Central Post Office
1502	Greenhills
1503	North Greenhills
1504	Eisenhower and Club Filipino area

1500 is the general San Juan code, but Greenhills addresses commonly use a more specific postal designation.

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Pasay ZIP Codes

ZIP code	Pasay locality or service area
1300	Pasay Central Post Office
1301	Domestic Airport area
1302	San Rafael
1303	San Roque
1304	Santa Clara
1305	San Jose
1306	San Isidro
1307	Philippine International Convention Center area
1308	Bay City and nearby reclamation area
1309	Villamor and Newport area

Airport-related addresses require extra care. NAIA terminals are located across Pasay and Parañaque, so using “NAIA” alone does not determine the correct postal code.

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Parañaque ZIP Codes

ZIP code	Parañaque locality or service area
1700	Parañaque Central Post Office
1701	Tambo
1702	Baclaran
1703	Moonwalk
1704	La Huerta
1705	San Dionisio
1706	Merville
1707	Sun Valley
1708	Don Bosco
1709	Marcelo Green
1710	Executive Heights and nearby area
1711	Better Living Subdivision
1712	Multinational Village
1713	United Parañaque
1714	Aeropark and nearby area
1715	NAIA and nearby service area
1716	South Admiral Village
1717	Merville Park
1718	International Airport area
1719	Manila Memorial Park and nearby area
1720	BF Homes Parañaque

For BF Homes, confirm whether the address is on the Parañaque, Las Piñas or Muntinlupa side before selecting a code.

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Las Piñas ZIP Codes

ZIP code	Las Piñas locality or service area
1740	Las Piñas Central Post Office
1741	Remarville Subdivision
1742	Pulang Lupa and Zapote area
1743	Cut-cut and nearby area
1744	Manuyo
1745	Gatchalian Subdivision
1746	Verdant Acres
1747	Moonwalk and Talon area
1748	Manila Doctors Village
1749	Angela Village
1750	Almanza
1751	Talon and BF Resort area
1752	Soldier Hills and nearby area

Subdivision names are especially important in Las Piñas because neighboring villages can have different postal designations.

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Muntinlupa ZIP Codes

ZIP code	Muntinlupa locality or service area
1770	Muntinlupa Central Post Office
1771	Buli and Cupang
1772	Bayanan and Putatan
1773	Tunasan
1774	Ayala Alabang
1775	Alabang
1776	Pleasant Village
1777	Susana Heights
1778	Filinvest Corporate City
1779	East Service Road and nearby area
1780	Alabang business area
1781	Cupang and nearby subdivisions

Corporate offices in Filinvest City or Alabang may provide a building-specific preferred address. Copy that address exactly when preparing invoices, legal documents or registered mail.

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Marikina ZIP Codes

ZIP code	Marikina locality or service area
1800	Marikina Central Post Office
1801	Santo Niño
1802	Marikina Heights
1803	Concepcion
1804	Nangka
1805	Parang
1806	Calumpang
1807	Barangka
1808	Industrial Valley
1809	Tumana
1810	Fortune
1811	Concepcion Dos
1812	Tañong

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Caloocan ZIP Codes

Caloocan has separate codes for southern and northern localities.

South Caloocan

ZIP code	Locality
1400	Caloocan Central Post Office
1401	Baesa
1402	Santa Quiteria
1403	Grace Park East
1404	San Jose
1405	First Avenue to Seventh Avenue area
1406	Grace Park West
1407	University Hills
1408	Sangandaan
1409	Kaunlaran Village
1410	Maypajo
1411	Fish Market area
1412	Dagat-Dagatan
1413	Kapitbahayan East

North Caloocan

ZIP code	Locality
1420	Kaybiga and Deparo area
1421	Bagumbong and nearby subdivisions
1422	Novaliches North
1423	Lillesville and nearby area
1424	Capitol Parkland
1425	Amparo Subdivision
1426	Tala
1427	Camarin
1428	Bagong Silang

North Caloocan addresses are frequently confused with Novaliches, Quezon City. Always state Caloocan City clearly after the barangay or subdivision.

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Valenzuela ZIP Codes

Valenzuela postal codes generally fall within the 1440–1469 range.

ZIP code	Valenzuela locality or service area
1440	Valenzuela Central Post Office
1441	Karuhatan
1442	Fortune Village
1443	Dalandanan
1444	Arkong Bato
1445	Balangkas
1446	Lingunan
1447	East Canumay
1448	Mapulang Lupa
1449	Paso de Blas
1450	Malinta
1451	Veinte Reales
1452	Marulas
1453	General T. de Leon
1454	Ugong
1455	Punturin
1456	Lawang Bato
1457	Rincon
1458	Pasolo
1459	Polo
1460	Wawang Pulo
1461	Tagalag
1462	Coloong
1463	Mabolo
1464	Isla
1465	Bignay
1466	Canumay
1467	Parada
1468	Maysan
1469	Valenzuela northern service area

Because locality names and post-office delivery zones can overlap, verify less commonly used codes before printing them on bulk mail.

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Malabon ZIP Codes

ZIP code	Malabon locality or service area
1470	Malabon Central Post Office
1471	Flores
1472	Longos
1473	Tonsuya
1474	Acacia
1475	Potrero
1476	Araneta Subdivision
1477	Maysilo
1478	Santulan
1479	Tinajeros
1480	Dampalit and nearby area

PHLPost and the Malabon City Government announced cooperation in 2024 to improve local mail and parcel services through the Malabon City Post Office.

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Navotas ZIP Codes

ZIP code	Navotas locality or service area
1485	Navotas Central Post Office
1486	Navotas Fish Port area
1487	Tala and nearby area
1488	Tangos
1489	Tanza
1490	North Bay Boulevard and nearby area

Do not confuse Navotas codes with neighboring Malabon codes. Include the city name even when a barangay or street continues near the boundary.

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Pateros ZIP Codes

ZIP code	Pateros locality or service area
1620	Pateros Central Post Office
1621	Aguho
1622	Santa Ana and nearby area

Pateros is the only municipality in NCR.

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Business District and Institutional ZIP Codes

Why can a company have a different ZIP code?

Large institutions, government offices, banks and corporations can receive substantial volumes of mail. A postal authority may assign a dedicated code or service arrangement to improve sorting.

A building-specific or company-specific code should not be treated as the code for the entire surrounding barangay. Use it only when the recipient publishes it as part of its official mailing address.

Examples of areas where specific codes are especially important include:

• Ayala Avenue and Makati CBD
• Legazpi Village
• Salcedo Village
• Bonifacio Global City
• Ortigas Center
• Filinvest City
• Alabang
• Airport and logistics areas
• National-government complexes
• Universities and large campuses

For formal correspondence, copy the postal address from the organization’s official website, invoice, contract, billing statement or letterhead.

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How to Write a Metro Manila Address Correctly

Standard Philippine address format

Use this order:

RECIPIENT NAME
UNIT OR HOUSE NUMBER, BUILDING NAME
STREET, SUBDIVISION OR VILLAGE
BARANGAY, CITY
ZIP CODE METRO MANILA
PHILIPPINES

Example for domestic delivery

JUAN DELA CRUZ
UNIT 805, SAMPLE RESIDENCES
AYALA AVENUE, BARANGAY SAN LORENZO
MAKATI CITY 1226

Example for international mail

JUAN DELA CRUZ
UNIT 805, SAMPLE RESIDENCES
AYALA AVENUE, BARANGAY SAN LORENZO
1226 MAKATI CITY
PHILIPPINES

The sender should also include a return address.

Where should the ZIP code appear?

Place the four-digit postal code on the same line as the city or immediately before the city in an international address. What matters most is that the code, locality and city can be read clearly.

Should you include the barangay?

Yes. Barangay information helps distinguish streets with similar names and helps private couriers locate the delivery area. It is particularly useful for residential deliveries.

Should you include a mobile number?

Private couriers and e-commerce platforms commonly require one. PHLPost mail should still have a complete written address because a phone call is not guaranteed.

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How to Find Your Exact ZIP Code

Use this process:

1. Write down the complete barangay, subdivision and city.
2. Check a recent utility bill or government correspondence.
3. Ask the building administrator, property manager or recipient.
4. Search the official PHLPost ZIP Code Locator.
5. Compare the locality and city, not just the street name.
6. Confirm the code before sending legal, financial or time-sensitive documents.

PHLPost provides an official online locator and links to it from its main website.

When an online store accepts only one city-level code, contact its support team rather than selecting a nearby code at random.

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Are Metro Manila ZIP Codes Changing in 2026?

PHLPost announced in October 2024 that it planned to implement a seven-character alphanumeric ZIP Code PH system as part of its modernization program. The announcement described it as a planned replacement for the traditional four-digit format.

However, as of July 2026, the official public PHLPost ZIP Code Locator continues to display four-digit postal codes.

This means you should continue using the official four-digit code shown for your locality unless:

• PHLPost publishes a formal implementation notice
• Your post office gives updated written instructions
• Your building or institution publishes a new official mailing address
• A government form specifically requires the new format

Do not convert an old four-digit code into an alphanumeric code yourself. There is no reliable one-to-one conversion that consumers should attempt without an official reference.

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What Happens If You Use the Wrong ZIP Code?

A wrong code does not always cause immediate rejection, especially when the city, barangay and street are correct. It can still lead to:

• Sorting delays
• Transfer to another delivery unit
• Failed delivery attempts
• Return to sender
• Misrouting to a similarly named locality
• Problems validating an online order
• Delays in legal or financial correspondence

Contact the courier immediately when the parcel has already been accepted. For PHLPost items, use the tracking number through the official Track and Trace service.

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Quick Verification Resources

PHLPost ZIP Code Locator

Use the official tool to search by region, province or city and locality.

<a href=”https://phlpost.gov.ph/zip-code-locator/” rel=”nofollow”>Open the official PHLPost ZIP Code Locator</a>

PHLPost parcel tracking

<a href=”https://tracking.phlpost.gov.ph/” rel=”nofollow”>Track a PHLPost mail item or parcel</a>

PHLPost post-office locator

<a href=”https://phlpost.gov.ph/post-office-locator/” rel=”nofollow”>Find a PHLPost office</a>

PHLPost customer service

For general concerns, PHLPost currently publishes:

• Telephone: (02) 8288-POST or (02) 8288-7678
• Email: phlpostcares@phlpost.gov.ph
• Published working hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

These details were checked on July 16, 2026.

<a href=”https://phlpost.gov.ph/contact-us/” rel=”nofollow”>View the current PHLPost contact page</a>

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ZIP code for Makati City?

The main Makati Central Post Office code is 1200, but many Makati districts use specific codes. Ayala Avenue uses 1226, Legazpi Village uses 1224, Salcedo Village uses 1225 and Poblacion commonly uses 1210.

How many ZIP codes does Metro Manila have?

Metro Manila has many locality and institutional postal codes rather than one code per city. The exact count depends on whether dedicated corporate and institutional designations are included. Use the official PHLPost locator as the live reference.

What is the difference between a ZIP code and a postal code?

There is no practical difference for Philippine addresses. “Postal code” is the formal generic term, while “ZIP code” is widely used by residents, businesses and online forms.

Do all Metro Manila barangays have separate ZIP codes?

No. Several barangays can share one code, while a large district, subdivision, institution or central-business area may have its own code.

How do I find my exact Metro Manila ZIP code?

Search the complete locality through PHLPost, check a recent bill or official letter and confirm the result with the recipient or building administrator.

What is the ZIP code for BGC?

The commonly used ZIP code for Bonifacio Global City in Taguig is 1634.

Can one area have several ZIP codes?

Yes. A city or broad district can contain several postal service areas. Large companies and institutions may also use dedicated codes.

What happens when a package has the wrong ZIP code?

The package can be delayed, routed to the wrong delivery unit or returned. A complete city, barangay, street and recipient contact number can help, but the code should still be corrected before dispatch.

Should I use the billing address or delivery address ZIP code?

Use the ZIP code belonging to the address requested by the form. A billing-address field must match the billing address, while a shipping field must match the parcel destination.

Are seven-character postal codes already required in 2026?

PHLPost announced plans for a seven-character alphanumeric system, but its public locator still returns four-digit codes as of July 2026. Continue using the currently published code unless PHLPost gives specific new instructions.

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Final Address Checklist

Before mailing or checking out online, confirm:

• The recipient’s complete name
• Unit, floor and building
• House and street number
• Subdivision or village
• Barangay
• Correct city or municipality
• Exact four-digit postal code
• Mobile number when requested
• Return address
• Building-specific delivery instructions

A correct ZIP code helps, but it cannot fix an incomplete street address. The safest approach is to copy the address directly from the recipient, official document or verified building directory.