Israel zip code format: 7 digits, explained
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An Israeli zip code (mikud) has 7 digits and no spaces, for example 9414219. It replaced the old 5-digit code on 1 February 2013. In an English address it goes on the same line as the city, to the left of the city name, with ISRAEL on the line below. You can look one up by address on Israel Post's zip code finder.
The format
| Item | Rule |
|---|---|
| Length | 7 digits since 1 February 2013 (5 digits before) |
| Position | Left of the city name: 9414219 JERUSALEM |
| First two digits | Postcode area, assigned roughly north to south: Metula starts with 10, Eilat with 88 |
| Jerusalem | Starts with 9, regardless of geography |
| Army units | Start with 0 and stay the same when the unit moves |
Writing an Israeli address in English
Mr. Ploni Almoni16 Yafo Street9414219 JERUSALEMISRAELThis is the example from Israel's entry in the Universal Postal Union addressing guide. Keep the Hebrew address too if you have it, because local couriers search in Hebrew.
How to find a zip code
- Open Israel Post's zip code finder at doar.israelpost.co.il/locatezip.
- Enter the city, then the street and house number, choosing from the suggested names.
- Copy the 7 digits without spaces.
- In some localities without street addresses, Israel Post delivers to boxes at distribution centres and the whole locality has one code, for example Rahat 8535700.
Common mistakes
- Using an old 5-digit code.
- Writing a regional council name instead of the settlement.
- English spellings that differ from the official Latin name, for example Petah Tikva instead of PETAH TIQWA.
- Leaving out the house number.
Questions
How many digits is an Israeli zip code?
Seven. The 5-digit system was replaced on 1 February 2013.
Is there an official API for Israeli zip codes?
We found no public, documented Israel Post API. Israel Post sells its address file under licence, and the website form handles one address at a time.
Why does a whole town share one zip code?
In localities listed by Israel Post as having no street addresses, mail goes to boxes at distribution centres, and the locality has a single code.
Sources
- Universal Postal Union: Israel addressing guide (October 2022) Source: upu.int
- Wikipedia: Postal codes in Israel Source: en.wikipedia.org
- Israel Post: zip code finder Source: doar.israelpost.co.il
- Israel Post: localities without addresses with mixed delivery (PDF, Hebrew) Source: israelpost.co.il
- data.gov.il: list of settlements in Israel Source: data.gov.il