Iran ZIP Code Dataset

Comprehensive Iran ZIP code data with accurate geographic coordinates, administrative divisions, and time zone

Iran's Postal Code Format

Iran uses a “Postal code” system, which is a ten-digit numeric format like 9999999999, with no letters or separators. This means it uses only numbers, similar to US ZIP codes which are also numeric. However, US ZIP codes are five digits long compared to Iran’s ten-digit format. According to the GeoPostcodes world postal code database, Iran has 55 postal codes covering 31 regions and 398 towns. The local term for ‘postal code’ in Iran is Postal code.
  • Postal code Format: 9999999999

    • Numeric format, 10 digits
    • Mandatory dash in postcode; return top-left
    • 55 postcodes covering 31 regions and 398 towns

    Examples: 55 - TEHRAN (Iran)

  • Structure of Postcodes

    • Format: 9999999999, numeric
    • Hierarchical levels: Country: Iran Hierarchical levels: Digits = province, county, district, delivery zone
  • Management & Authority

    Primary postal authority: The postal authority of the country is Iran Post, which can be found at www.post.ir.
  • Addressing Standards

    • Common address format: [Street Number] [Street Name], [Town/City] [Postal Code]
    • Administrative divisions used:12 Valiasr Ave, TEHRAN 15875-8799

Our location dataset for Iran

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Iran ZIP & Administrative boundaries

Comprehensive boundary data from GeoPostcodes for all Iran postal codes, provinces, territories, and administrative divisions.

Iran Administrative Divisions

The database follows a standardized and unified structure you can integrate without becoming an expert in each country’s unique administrative hierarchy.

Key Features:

  • 247 countries
  • Unified global hierarchy
  • Up to 5 administrative levels
  • Includes complex geographies

Iran Address Format

The GeoPostcodes database ensures addresses follow the correct format for Iran, ensuring a smooth address validation experience.

Our database offers comprehensive address validation to reduce delivery errors and improve efficiency.

Address validation - Iran address validation

Comprehensive Iran ZIP code, city, and address data to verify and correct existing addresses at input, post-entry, or in bulk.

Coverage Statistics

55

Total ZIP Codes

31

Provinces & Territories

398

Cities & Towns

Available File Formats

Choose from multiple data formats to seamlessly integrate Iran postal code data into your systems
CSV Format

Comma-separated values for
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GeoJSON Format

JavaScript Object Notation for
web applications and modern development

GML Format

Extensible Markup Language for enterprise systems and legacy applications

DAT Format

Database-ready SQL scripts for
direct import into your systems

Data Dictionary

Comprehensive field definitions and data specifications for the Iran postal code dataset
Field nameField typeDescriptionComments
ISOChar(2)ISO 3166-1 Country codeThe ISO 3166-1 standard is published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and defines a unique code for the name of each country. The country codes are represented as a two-letter code (alpha-2).
CountryChar(50)Country name
LanguageChar(2)Language codeWhen there are several official languages in the country, or for countries using a non-Latin alphabet, we provide the names in different languages. The language field contains the language code and allows you to select a specific version.
Region1
Region2
Region3
Region4
Char(80)
Administrative division level 1
Administrative division level 2
Administrative division level 3
Administrative division level 4
These fields contain the name of administrative divisions for each available level. If not applicable, the value '-' will be indicated.
LocalityChar(80)Locality nameContains the settlement name. The type of settlement may vary depending on the country (city, town, village, etc..).
PostcodeChar(15)ZIP / Postal codeIn countries/places where there is no postal code in use, this field is left empty. The postcode structure varies for each country.
Latitude
Longitude
DoublePlace coordinates (WGS84 coordinates)These fields contain the geographic coordinates related to the specific locality and postal code of the record. The geographical position is usually precise to about one hundred meters and corresponds to the center of the locality. All our files are created using the World Geodetic System standard WGS 84. The corresponding SRID reference is EPSG:4326.
TimezoneChar(30)Time zone name (Olson)Following the timezones defined in the IANA tz database (sometimes called Olson database).

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Postal Code Database

Global dataset containing all administrative divisions, cities and zip codes.

Key features

  • 247 Countries
  • 9,9M Coordinates
  • 9,3M Postal Codes
  • 400 Time zones
  • 4M Cities and Towns
  • 116K UNLOCODES

Specifications

  • Coverage: Global
  • Format: CSV, ASC, DAT, GML, GeoJSON, KML, Shapefile (SHP)

Boundary Data

A global dataset of polygons representing postal codes and administrative areas.

Key features

  • 247 Countries
  • Up to 6 levels
  • 1,7M boundaries
  • High-precision
  • 245K Admin areas
  • Visualization

Specifications

  • Coverage: Global
  • Format: GeoJSON, Geopackage, KML, Shapefile (SHP)

Population Database

Global population estimates at postal code and administrative level covering a span of 55 years: past, present, and future.

Key features

  • 247 Countries
  • 243K Admin areas
  • 55 year span
  • Yearly updates
  • 645K ZIP codes

Specifications

  • Coverage: International
  • Format: CSV, ASC

Address Database

International dataset with all administrative areas, cities, streets, and relevant postal codes.

Key features

  • 81 Countries
  • 299 languages
  • 26,5M streets
  • 400 time zones
  • 9.3M ZIP codes
  • 4M cities

Specifications

  • Coverage: International
  • Format: CSV, ASC, DAT, GML, KML, Shapefile (SHP), GeoJSON

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Updated: April 1, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

The ZIP code for Tehran varies by district; postal codes in Iran use a 10-digit format. An example for central Tehran is 1136913111.
Iran does not use 5-digit ZIP codes; its postal codes are 10 digits long (format: 9999999999).
Yes. Iran uses postal codes: a 10-digit numeric code (format 9999999999) assigned nationwide to addresses across its cities (398 cities). These postal codes function like ZIP codes for mail routing and delivery.
Yes. Iran uses postal codes nationwide and they consist of a 10-digit numeric format (e.g., 9999999999) assigned to addresses across the country.
No town in Iran has the ZIP code 12345; Iranian postal codes are 10-digit numbers, so 12345 is not a valid postal code.
Iran uses a national postal code system consisting of ten digits (format 9999999999). These postal codes serve the same purpose as U.S. ZIP codes for sorting and delivering mail, but Iran’s codes are ten digits long and used for precise addresses across the country.
Yes. Iran uses a national postal code system with ten-digit codes, formatted as 9999999999, used for addressing locations across the country.
Iran’s country calling code +98 is sometimes mistaken for a ZIP code.

Write the address from specific to general. Example format:
Recipient Name
Company (optional)
Street Name, Building No., Unit/Floor
Alley/Neighborhood
City, Province
Postal code: 9999999999
IRAN

The ZIP code of Iran is a 10-digit postal code formatted as 9999999999, with each city or locality assigned its own specific code.
The postal code format in Iran is a 10-digit numeric code, shown as 9999999999.
A ZIP code in Iran consists of 10 digits.
Yes. Iranian addresses commonly include a 10-digit postal code (format: 9999999999); it’s used on official forms and for accurate mail and courier delivery, though local mail may sometimes omit it.
The ZIP code 11369-8711 corresponds to an address in Tehran, Iran.