South African Postal Address Example

A South African postal address is usually composed of four digits. It is used to deliver mail to a physical address, a post office box, or a private bag. A mail contractor delivers mail to these addresses. Individual mailboxes are typically found at street delivery points or near public locations such as shops, service stations, and markets.

The last two digits of the postcode indicate the mode of delivery. For example, a street address would be indicated by a code of 6001, while a PO Box or Private Bag would be indicated by code 6000. When writing a South African postal address, you should put the postcode on a separate line, and place the town or suburb in front of the code.

You can also use an online tool to search for the postal code of a place in South Africa. After entering a location, the tool will display a map of the area with the postcode. It may also show a nearby approximation. Most major cities in South Africa can be located by clicking on "Show Postal Code." Some cities have multiple localities.

The average area of a zip code in South Africa is 417.5 km2. The largest is 7090 in the Province of Northern Cape. The smallest is 8365 in Griekwastad. In contrast, the most populated zip code is 1632 in Tembisa, Gauteng. The median age of a South African postal code ranges from 15.9 years old for 4804 in the Eastern Cape to 62.2 years old for 6674 in the Province of the Western Cape.