Quick Answer:
- Postal Code(s): 00501
- Sub-County: Embakasi South
- Location: South‑eastern Nairobi, within the Eastlands area
- Ward Type: High‑density urban residential
- Main Areas: Pipeline Estate, Embakasi Pipeline neighborhood, sections near Outer Ring Road and Mukuru Kwa Njenga border
Pipeline Ward uses postal code 00501 because it falls under Embakasi/Embakasi South postal zone, which is officially associated with code 00501 for mail delivery and post office services. The ward sits west of Outer Ring Road in Embakasi, bordering other high‑density settlements such as Mukuru Kwa Njenga and low‑ to middle‑income areas like Fedha and Kware.
Neighboring Wards & Boundaries
| Direction | Neighboring Ward/Area | Sub-County | Postal Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Imara Daima / Fedha area | Embakasi South / Embakasi East corridor | 00501 (Imara Daima/Embakasi) |
| South | Kware and parts of Mukuru Kwa Njenga belt | Embakasi South | 00501 |
| East | Areas along and beyond Outer Ring Road | Embakasi South / adjacent Embakasi areas | 00501 (some border facilities may use alternative Nairobi codes) |
| West | Inner Embakasi residential and industrial zones | Embakasi South | 00501 |
Postal Codes For Pipeline (Embakasi South)
| # | Ward/Area | Location / Facility | Postal Code | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAJOR AREAS & LANDMARKS | ||||
| 1 | Pipeline Estate | Pipeline residential high‑rise apartment belt | 00501 | Residential |
| 2 | Embakasi Pipeline | Built‑up neighborhood commonly known as Embakasi Pipeline | 00501 | Residential |
| 3 | Pipeline – Outer Ring Edge | Residential blocks near Outer Ring Road corridor | 00501 | Residential |
| 4 | Pipeline Inner Courts | Inner courts and narrow lanes between high‑rise flats | 00501 | Residential |
| 5 | Pipeline–Mukuru Border Zone | Residential area close to Mukuru Kwa Njenga boundary | 00501 | Residential |
| 6 | Pipeline Shopping Stretch | Cluster of shops and small businesses within central Pipeline | 00501 | Landmark |
| 7 | Pipeline Stage Area | Public transport drop‑off/pick‑up zone locally known as Pipeline stage | 00501 | Landmark |
| # | Ward/Area | Location / Facility | Postal Code | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAJOR ROADS & ACCESS | ||||
| 15 | Pipeline Estate | Access roads linking Pipeline to Outer Ring Road (inner feeder routes) | 00501 | Transport |
| 16 | Pipeline–Outer Ring Link | Local road connection from Pipeline estates to Outer Ring Road | 00501 | Transport |
| 17 | Pipeline Internal Streets | Narrow internal streets and access lanes within the estate blocks | 00501 | Transport |
| 18 | Pipeline–Imara Daima Connection | Local connection route towards Imara Daima and adjoining estates | 00501 | Transport |
| 19 | Pipeline–Industrial Access | Local road links from Pipeline towards nearby Embakasi industrial areas | 00501 | Transport |
| # | Ward/Area | Location / Facility | Postal Code | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMMERCIAL & MARKETS | ||||
| 25 | Pipeline Shopping Zone | Cluster of general shops, mini‑supermarkets, and kiosks in central Pipeline | 00501 | Commercial |
| 26 | Pipeline Street Market | Informal street‑side fresh produce and groceries market area | 00501 | Commercial |
| 27 | Pipeline Hardware Strip | Hardware and building materials shops serving local construction demand | 00501 | Commercial |
| 28 | Pipeline Services Cluster | Small‑scale salons, barbershops, MPesa outlets, and service shops | 00501 | Commercial |
| 29 | Pipeline Food Courts | Eateries and cooked‑food kiosks along main internal access routes | 00501 | Commercial |
| # | Ward/Area | Location / Facility | Postal Code | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCHOOLS & EDUCATION | ||||
| 35 | Pipeline Area | PCEA Pipeline School (also used as a polling centre) | 00501 | School |
| 36 | Pipeline Area | Free Pentecostal Uzima Centre School facilities (polling centre site) | 00501 | School |
| 37 | Kenya Pipeline Estate Belt | Kenya Pipeline Estate Hall learning facilities/polling centre | 00501 | School |
| 38 | Kware Edge Serving Pipeline | Jobenpha Community School (located near Kware but serving Pipeline residents) | 00501 | School |
| 39 | Pipeline Ward | Other small private academies and ECD centres within the high‑rise blocks | 00501 | School |
| # | Ward/Area | Location / Facility | Postal Code | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HEALTHCARE FACILITIES | ||||
| 50 | Pipeline Estate | Local private clinics and doctors’ offices within residential blocks | 00501 | Health |
| 51 | Pipeline Market Belt | Chemists and small outpatient clinics serving traders and residents | 00501 | Health |
| 52 | Pipeline–Outer Ring Edge | Roadside clinics near main access routes to Outer Ring Road | 00501 | Health |
| 53 | Pipeline–Mukuru Border | Health centres and clinics on or near the boundary with Mukuru settlements serving Pipeline residents | 00501 | Health |
| 54 | Pipeline Inner Courts | Maternity and child‑health facilities located inside the estate courts | 00501 | Health |
| # | Ward/Area | Location / Facility | Postal Code | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RELIGIOUS CENTERS | ||||
| 60 | Pipeline Area | PCEA Pipeline Church (also a polling centre) | 00501 | Religious |
| 61 | Pipeline Area | Free Pentecostal Uzima Centre Church (polling centre location) | 00501 | Religious |
| 62 | Pipeline Residential Belt | Other evangelical churches within the high‑rise blocks | 00501 | Religious |
| 63 | Pipeline–Kware Edge | Churches along the corridor towards Kware estate serving Pipeline worshippers | 00501 | Religious |
| 64 | Pipeline Neighborhood | Mosques and prayer spaces embedded within the residential area | 00501 | Religious |
| # | Ward/Area | Location / Facility | Postal Code | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMMUNITY & SOCIAL FACILITIES | ||||
| 70 | Kenya Pipeline Estate Belt | Kenya Pipeline Estate Hall (used for community and electoral activities) | 00501 | Community |
| 71 | Pipeline Residential Courts | Informal community halls and meeting spots in estate blocks | 00501 | Community |
| 72 | Pipeline Open Spaces | Small open grounds occasionally used for community meetings or sports | 00501 | Community |
| # | Ward/Area | Location / Facility | Postal Code | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POSTAL SERVICES | ||||
| 75 | Embakasi Area (serving Pipeline) | Embakasi Post Office (main 00501 office serving Embakasi South, including Pipeline) | 00501 | Post Office |
| 76 | Jomo Kenyatta Airport/Embakasi Corridor | JKIA‑linked or nearby post offices and pick‑up points used by some Pipeline residents for work‑related mail | 00501 / other Nairobi codes | Alternative |
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the postal code for Pipeline Ward?
Pipeline Ward primarily uses postal code 00501.
2. Where is the nearest post office to Pipeline?
The main post office serving Pipeline is the Embakasi Post Office under code 00501.
3. What is the postal code for Pipeline Estate in Embakasi?
Pipeline Estate in Embakasi uses postal code 00501.
4. Does Pipeline have its own post office?
Pipeline does not have a large stand‑alone post office within the estate itself. Instead, residents are mainly served by the Embakasi Post Office and by nearby postal and courier outlets along major roads and shopping areas.
5. What areas are covered by postal code 00501 in Embakasi South?
Postal code 00501 covers much of the Embakasi/Embakasi South zone, including Pipeline, Imara Daima, Kware, and surrounding estates. Many people working in nearby industrial and airport areas also use 00501 for their personal or business P.O. Boxes.
6. Is Pipeline considered part of Eastlands in Nairobi?
Yes. Pipeline forms part of the broader Eastlands section of Nairobi. It lies to the south‑east of the Central Business District in the Embakasi area and shares Eastlands’ general urban character of dense housing and busy local trading centres.