Quick Answer:
- Postal Code(s): 00609
- Sub-County: Roysambu (within Kasarani Sub-County, Nairobi)
- Location: North-eastern Nairobi, off Thika Road
- Area: Approximately 10.1 km²
- Ward Type: Mixed urban, high-density residential and commercial
- Main Areas: Zimmerman Estate, Zimmerman Base, Seasons, Nyayo Estate Zimmerman, Kamiti Road corridor, Zimmerman Gardens, Zimmerman Market
Zimmerman uses postal code 00609 as its primary code because it falls under Roysambu Constituency, whose main postal code is 00609 in north-eastern Nairobi. The ward sits within the broader Kasarani area, roughly 13 km from Nairobi CBD, accessed mainly via Thika Superhighway and Kamiti Road.
Neighboring Wards & Boundaries
| Direction | Neighboring Ward/Area | Sub-County | Postal Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Githurai / Githurai 44–45 area | Roysambu (Kasarani) / Githurai border area | 00626 (Githurai), some pockets using 00609 |
| South | Roysambu area / Roysambu Estate, Garden Estate side | Roysambu (Kasarani) | 00609 |
| East | Kahawa West / Kahawa corridor and Kiwanja areas beyond Thika Road | Roysambu (Kasarani) | 00609 |
| West | Kamiti Prison environs and parts of Kiambu County (Kamiti area) | Nairobi–Kiambu boundary | 00607 (Kamiti), various Kiambu codes |
Postal Codes For Zimmerman (Roysambu)
| # | Ward/Area | Location / Facility | Postal Code | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAJOR AREAS & LANDMARKS | ||||
| 1 | Zimmerman Estate | Zimmerman Estate Residential Area | 00609 | Residential |
| 2 | Zimmerman Base | Zimmerman Base Area (around Zimmerman Base Road) | 00609 | Residential |
| 3 | Seasons | Seasons Estate / Seasons Area | 00609 | Residential |
| 4 | Nyayo Estate Zimmerman | Nyayo Estate Zimmerman Residential Area | 00609 | Residential |
| 5 | Zimmerman Gardens | Zimmerman Gardens Apartments / enclave | 00609 | Residential |
| 6 | Kamiti Road Corridor | Mixed-use corridor along Kamiti Road (shops and flats) | 00609 | Residential / Commercial |
| 7 | Zimmerman Stage | Main matatu stage and adjoining commercial cluster | 00609 | Landmark |
| 8 | Kamiti Prison Area (Zimmerman side) | Built-up area near Kamiti Maximum Security Prison boundary | 00607 | Residential / Institutional |
| 9 | Zimmerman Market Area | Zimmerman Market vicinity | 00609 | Landmark |
| 10 | Kamiti Road Shops Zone | Concentration of retail shops along Kamiti Road in Zimmerman | 00609 | Commercial |
| MAJOR ROADS & ACCESS | ||||
| 15 | Zimmerman Estate | Kamiti Road | 00609 | Transport |
| 16 | Zimmerman Base | Zimmerman Base Road | 00609 | Transport |
| 17 | Zimmerman Estate | Access roads connecting to Thika Road via Roysambu / Githurai junctions | 00609 | Transport |
| 18 | Seasons / Nyayo Estate Zimmerman | Local access roads linking Seasons and Nyayo Estate Zimmerman to Kamiti Road | 00609 | Transport |
| 19 | Zimmerman Estate | Internal estate roads and courts within Zimmerman Estate | 00609 | Transport |
| 20 | Kamiti Prison Area | Access road towards Kamiti Prison from Kamiti Road | 00607 | Transport |
| COMMERCIAL & MARKETS | ||||
| 25 | Zimmerman Estate | Quickmart Kamiti Road (Zimmerman branch) | 00609 | Commercial |
| 26 | Zimmerman Estate | Naivas Zimmerman supermarket | 00609 | Commercial |
| 27 | Zimmerman Estate | Carrefour Express outlet in Zimmerman area | 00609 | Commercial |
| 28 | Zimmerman Market Area | Zimmerman Market (open-air and structured market stalls) | 00609 | Commercial |
| 29 | Kamiti Road Corridor | Powerstar Area shops and businesses | 00609 | Commercial |
| 30 | Kamiti Road Corridor | Kamiti Road retail strip (general shops, hardware and services) | 00609 | Commercial |
| 31 | Kamiti Prison Area (near Zimmerman) | Small shopping cluster near Kamiti Prison access | 00607 | Commercial |
| SCHOOLS & EDUCATION | ||||
| 35 | Zimmerman Estate | Cornerstone Academy (polling centre) | 00609 | School |
| 36 | Roysambu / Zimmerman fringe | Roysambu Primary School (serves Zimmerman voters) | 00609 | School |
| 37 | Njathaini Area (within Roysambu Constituency) | Njathaini Primary School (polling centre serving Zimmerman Ward) | 00609 | School |
| 38 | Zimmerman Estate | Elite Centre Zimmerman Primary School | 00609 | School |
| 39 | Zimmerman Estate | Sheraton Catering College (Zimmerman) | 00609 | School |
| 40 | Zimmerman Estate | Vision Institute of Leadership and Management (local campus) | 00609 | School |
| 41 | Zimmerman Estate | Other private academies and nursery schools clustered within Zimmerman Estate (general entry – multiple small institutions) | 00609 | School |
| HEALTHCARE FACILITIES | ||||
| 50 | Zimmerman Estate | Penda Health / Penda Medical Centre Zimmerman | 00609 | Health |
| 51 | Zimmerman Estate | Afyamax Medical & Dental Centre | 00609 | Health |
| 52 | Zimmerman Estate | Zimma Health Care | 00609 | Health |
| 53 | Zimmerman Estate | Zimmerman Medical Dispensary | 00609 | Health |
| 54 | Zimmerman Estate | Deliverance Church Kasarani Medical Clinic (within Deliverance Church Kasarani Zimmerman) | 00609 | Health |
| 55 | Zimmerman / Kahawa West catchment | Kahawa West Family Medical Centre (serves Zimmerman and adjacent estates) | 00609 | Health |
| 56 | Zimmerman Estate | Index Medical Services and other small outpatient clinics in Zimmerman cluster (consolidated entry) | 00609 | Health |
| RELIGIOUS CENTERS | ||||
| 60 | Zimmerman Estate | Deliverance Church Kasarani Zimmerman | 00609 | Religious |
| 61 | Zimmerman Estate | PCEA Zimmerman Church | 00609 | Religious |
| 62 | Zimmerman Estate | ACK St Andrews Zimmerman | 00609 | Religious |
| 63 | Zimmerman Estate | Redeemed Gospel Church (Zimmerman) | 00609 | Religious |
| 64 | Zimmerman Estate | Church of Jesus Christ – Zimmerman | 00609 | Religious |
| 65 | Zimmerman / Githurai fringe | Zimmerman Bible Baptist Church (serving Zimmerman–Githurai area) | 00609 | Religious |
| COMMUNITY & SOCIAL FACILITIES | ||||
| 70 | Zimmerman Estate | Zimmerman Market trading and social interaction zone | 00609 | Community |
| 71 | Zimmerman Estate | Church-based community halls and youth centres (e.g., facilities within Deliverance Church Kasarani Zimmerman) | 00609 | Community |
| 72 | Zimmerman Estate | Informal social halls and estate-based community centres within Zimmerman flats (general entry) | 00609 | Community |
| POSTAL SERVICES | ||||
| 75 | Kahawa West | Kenyatta University Post Office (serves Roysambu, including Zimmerman) | 00609 | Post Office |
| 76 | Githurai | Githurai Post Office (alternative for Zimmerman residents) | 00626 | Post Office |
| 77 | Roysambu / TRM Area | Thika Road Mall Posta (postal agency serving Roysambu and Zimmerman corridor) | 00609 | Post Office |
| 78 | Kasarani | Kasarani Post Office (serving wider Kasarani area including Zimmerman via 00618 P.O. Boxes) | 00618 | Post Office |
| 79 | Roysambu / Garden City | Garden City postal agency (serves Roysambu–Kasarani corridor) | 00609 | Post Office |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the postal code for Zimmerman?
Zimmerman primarily uses postal code 00609, which is the main code for Roysambu Constituency in north-eastern Nairobi.
Where is the nearest post office to Zimmerman?
The closest full-service options for many Zimmerman residents are Kenyatta University Post Office and Githurai Post Office along Thika Road.
What is the postal code for Zimmerman Estate along Kamiti Road?
Addresses within Zimmerman Estate along Kamiti Road generally use postal code 00609. This covers flats, shops and social facilities in Zimmerman Estate, Zimmerman Base and surrounding courts. Only specialised institutions near Kamiti Prison may use 00607 or boxes tied to 00618 or 00626.
What areas are covered by postal code 00609 in Zimmerman?
Within Zimmerman Ward, postal code 00609 covers Zimmerman Estate, Zimmerman Base, Seasons area, Nyayo Estate Zimmerman, Zimmerman Gardens, most businesses along Kamiti Road and the main stage and market area. It also applies to various schools, churches and clinics located in the ward.