Postal codes in Singapore

Postal codes in Singapore

Postal codes in Singapore have consisted of six digits since 1995. The 6-digit postal code is made up of the sector code and the delivery point. The postal codes for private residential, commercial and industrial houses and buildings are assigned based on the alphabetical sequence of the street names in each sector.

About Postal codes in Singapore in brief

Summary Postal codes in SingaporePostal codes in Singapore have consisted of six digits since 1995, replacing the four-digit system introduced in 1979. The 6-digit postal code is made up of the sector code and the delivery point. The postal codes for private residential, commercial and industrial houses and buildings are assigned based on the alphabetical sequence of the street names in each sector.

Singapore was originally divided into 28 postal districts on 6 March 1950, with a number being allocated to each district. For example, the Orchard Road area was in District 9. Although the old districts are no longer used, they are still widely used to refer to locations of properties for sale or rent.