Change your location in the Marketplace app or website
Facebook Marketplace uses your account location to show you items for sale near you. To change where Marketplace shows listings, open Facebook on your phone or computer, go to Marketplace, and tap or click the location filter at the top of the screen. Select a new city or zip code from the dropdown menu, and Marketplace will reload to show items in that area.
The location you set in Marketplace does not change your main Facebook profile location — it only affects what you see when browsing for sale items. You can switch back to your original location or pick a different one any time you search. This separation is intentional: Facebook keeps your profile address private while letting you browse listings anywhere you choose.
Key Takeaways
- Marketplace location filters are separate from your Facebook profile location and change only what listings you see.
- On mobile, tap the location filter at the top of Marketplace; on desktop, click the location dropdown to pick a new city or zip code.
- Changing your Marketplace location does not affect where your own listings appear to other buyers.
- You can switch locations as often as you want without updating your profile or account settings.
- If location services are turned on in your phone settings, Facebook may reset your Marketplace location to your current physical location each time you open the app.
Mobile app steps to change Marketplace location
Open the Facebook app on your phone and tap Marketplace at the bottom of the screen. At the top of the Marketplace feed, you will see your current location in a blue button or text field. Tap that location button to open the location picker.
A menu will open showing nearby cities and a search box. Type the city or zip code you want to browse, then tap it from the list. Marketplace will refresh and show items for sale in that new location. The change takes effect when ready, and you will see listings from that area on your next scroll through the feed.
Desktop browser steps to change Marketplace location
Go to facebook.com and click Marketplace in the left sidebar. Near the top of the page, you will see a location dropdown showing your current city or zip code. Click that dropdown to reveal the search field.
Type a new city name or zip code into the search field that appears. Select the location from the dropdown list, and the page will reload with listings from that area. You can change it again at any time by clicking the same dropdown. The desktop version works the same way as mobile, just with a slightly different layout.
What happens to your own listings when you change location
Changing your Marketplace location filter does not move your own listings to a different area. Items you have posted for sale will still appear to buyers in your actual location, which is tied to your Facebook profile address. This means you can browse listings in another city without affecting where people see your items.
If you want your listings to show in a different city, you need to change your profile location in Facebook settings. Go to Settings and Privacy, then Settings, then Personal Information, and update the city field. This change will affect where your listings appear, but it also changes your profile location across all of Facebook, so use it only if you are actually moving or want your profile to reflect a different location.
Why Marketplace uses your location
Marketplace filters by location because most buyers want to pick up items locally or arrange nearby delivery. Showing you listings from your area saves time and reduces shipping costs for both buyer and seller. The system assumes you are more likely to buy something close to home.
Facebook determines your default location from your profile address, your phone's location services if you have them turned on, or the area where you most often use Facebook. You can override this any time by using the location filter, without changing your actual profile. This flexibility lets you shop in multiple areas without permanently altering your account.
Browsing multiple locations without changing your filter
If you want to see listings in several different cities, you do not need to change your location filter each time. Instead, search for a specific item and use the distance filter to expand the radius around your current location. This shows items further away without switching your location setting, and it is faster if you are only looking for one type of thing.
Alternatively, change your location filter to each city you want to browse, then change it back when you are done. There is no limit to how many times you can switch, and no record is kept of which locations you have searched. Some buyers use this method to check prices across different regions before deciding where to make a purchase.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does changing my Marketplace location change my Facebook profile location?
No. The Marketplace location filter only affects what listings you see. Your profile location stays the same unless you manually change it in Settings. Your own items for sale will still appear in your actual location to other buyers.
Can I set Marketplace to show items from multiple cities at once?
Marketplace shows one location at a time. To browse multiple areas, switch your location filter between cities, or use the distance filter to expand the radius around your current location and see items further away without changing your main location setting.
Why does Marketplace keep resetting my location?
If you have location services turned on in your phone settings, Facebook may reset your Marketplace location to your current physical location each time you open the app. Turn off location services for Facebook in your phone settings if you want your chosen location to stay put between sessions.
Can sellers see that I changed my Marketplace location?
No. Sellers cannot see which locations you have browsed or what your location filter is set to. They only see your profile location if you message them or they visit your profile directly.