Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) Postal Codes by Suburb
Street and PO Box codes for Gqeberha's city centre, Summerstrand, Walmer, Newton Park, the northern areas, Kariega and Despatch.
Gqeberha, still listed as Port Elizabeth in the Post Office’s code list, uses 6001 for street addresses and 6000 for PO Boxes in the city centre. The postal codes did not change when the city was renamed in 2021, so you can use the same codes with either name.
Central Gqeberha and the beachfront
| Suburb or town | Street | PO Box |
|---|---|---|
| Gqeberha central | 6001 | 6000 |
| Central | 6001 | 6006 |
| North End | 6001 | 6056 |
| Richmond Hill | 6001 | – |
| Glendinningvale | 6001 | – |
| Parsons Hill | 6001 | – |
| Humewood | 6001 | 6013 |
| Summerstrand | 6001 | 6019 |
| Mill Park | 6001 | – |
Western and southern suburbs
Walmer, Lorraine, Theescombe and Charlo share the street code 6070, while Newton Park, Sunridge Park, Greenacres and Cotswold share 6045.
Northern areas, Kariega and Despatch
| Suburb or town | Street | PO Box |
|---|---|---|
| Algoa Park | 6001 | 6005 |
| Korsten | 6020 | 6014 |
| Bethelsdorp | 6059 | 6003 |
| New Brighton | 6200 | 6200 |
| Kwazakhele | 6205 | 6205 |
| Motherwell | 6211 | 6213 |
| Bluewater Bay | 6210 | 6212 |
| Kariega (Uitenhage) | 6229 | 6230 |
| Despatch | 6220 | 6219 |
Tips for Gqeberha addresses
- Either name works. Gqeberha and Port Elizabeth share the same codes. Use Gqeberha on new documents; the code is what routes the mail.
- Kariega is Uitenhage. It is listed under Uitenhage and uses 6229 for street addresses.
- Street or box? Summerstrand uses 6001 for streets but 6019 for PO Boxes. Couriers need the street code.
Browse every suburb: all Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) postal codes and Kariega (Uitenhage) postal codes.
Frequently asked questions
What is the postal code for Gqeberha?
Central Gqeberha uses 6001 for street addresses and 6000 for PO Boxes, the same codes listed under Port Elizabeth.
What is the postal code for Summerstrand?
Summerstrand uses 6001 for street addresses and 6019 for PO Boxes.
What is the postal code for Walmer in Gqeberha?
Walmer uses 6070 for street addresses and 6065 for PO Boxes.