Johannesburg Postal Codes: Popular Suburbs and Their Codes
Street and PO Box codes for central Johannesburg, Sandton, Rosebank, Randburg, Fourways and other popular suburbs, with tips for picking the right one.
Johannesburg does not have a single postal code. The city centre uses 2001 for street addresses and 2000 for PO Boxes, but every suburb has its own code, and the metro stretches from Soweto in the south-west to Midrand in the north. These are the codes people look up most.
Central Johannesburg and nearby suburbs
| Suburb or town | Street | PO Box |
|---|---|---|
| Johannesburg | 2001 | 2000 |
| Braamfontein | 2001 | 2017 |
| Hillbrow | 2001 | 2038 |
| Fordsburg | 2092 | 2033 |
| Auckland Park | 2092 | 2006 |
| Melville | 2092 | 2109 |
| Yeoville | 2198 | 2143 |
| Observatory | 2198 | 2187 |
| Parktown | 2193 | – |
| Killarney | 2193 | – |
Northern suburbs
Many northern suburbs share a code. 2196 covers Sandton, Rosebank, Illovo and Craighall, while 2191 covers Bryanston, Rivonia, Sunninghill, Lonehill and Fourways. See every suburb on 2196 and on 2191.
East Rand and West Rand
| Suburb or town | Street | PO Box |
|---|---|---|
| Bedfordview | 2007 | 2008 |
| Germiston | 1401 | 1400 |
| Kempton Park | 1619 | 1620 |
| Alberton | 1449 | 1450 |
| Roodepoort | 1724 | 1725 |
| Florida | 1709 | 1710 |
Soweto has its own set of codes in the 1800s. See our Soweto postal codes guide.
Tips for Johannesburg addresses
- Use the suburb’s own code, not 2001. 2001 only covers the central business district and a few neighbouring suburbs.
- Check extensions. Many suburbs have numbered extensions, such as Ext 1 and Ext 2. Extensions usually share the main suburb’s code, but not always, so look yours up.
- Estates and complexes. Large estates in Fourways, Midrand and Sunninghill can sit close to suburb boundaries. Use the suburb shown on your municipal account or lease.
- Street or box? Couriers need the street code. Use the PO Box code only for a PO Box or private bag.
Browse every suburb and its codes: Johannesburg area, Sandton area and Randburg area.
Frequently asked questions
What is the postal code for Johannesburg?
Central Johannesburg uses 2001 for street addresses and 2000 for PO Boxes. Suburbs have their own codes, for example Sandton 2196 and Randburg 2194.
What is the postal code for Sandton?
Sandton’s street code is 2196 and its PO Box code is 2146.
What is the postal code for Midrand?
Midrand uses 1682 for street addresses and 1685 for PO Boxes. It is listed under the Halfway House post office area.