Hillcrest postal code

Hillcrest is served by the Mthatha post office area in Eastern Cape.

Street code 5100

PO Box code 5119

Use the street code for deliveries to a home or office and the PO Box code for a post office box.

Pin marks the post office delivery area for this code, not the exact suburb boundary.

Addressing mail to Hillcrest

Street address

Recipient name
12 Example Street
Hillcrest
Mthatha
5100

PO Box address

Recipient name
PO Box 1234
Hillcrest
Mthatha
5119

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Questions

What is the postal code for Hillcrest?

Hillcrest in Mthatha, Eastern Cape uses street code 5100 for street addresses and 5119 for PO Box addresses.

What is the difference between a street code and a PO Box code?

A street code is used when mail is delivered to a physical street address. A PO Box code is used for post office boxes and private bags. In South Africa the two are often different, so use the one that matches the address you are writing.

Which province is Hillcrest in?

Hillcrest is in Eastern Cape, served by the Mthatha post office area.