South African Postal Codes [Complete List]

A postal code (known in various countries as a postcode, postcode, or ZIP code) is a series of letters and/or digits appended to a postal address for the purpose of sorting mail.

Although postal codes are usually assigned to geographical areas, special codes are sometimes assigned to individual addresses or to institutions that receive large volumes of mail, such as government agencies and large commercial companies.

Post Codes were introduced in South Africa in 1975, with the introduction of automated sorting.

South African post codes consist of four digits. Mail may be delivered either to the physical address or to a PO Box, particularly in rural areas where no street delivery is available. In addition, many large organisations may use Private Bag address, with mail dispatched to the holder by a mail contractor.

In the case of cities and large towns, however, the last two digits of the postcode indicate the mode of delivery. For example in Port Elizabeth, the code 6001 indicates a street address and 6000 indicates a PO Box or Private Bag address.

South African ZIP codes have been listed by the South African Post Office and allocated to every province in the country.

South African Postal Codes