Central postal code

Central is served by the Port Elizabeth post office area in Eastern Cape.

Street code 6001

PO Box code 6006

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 Central

Street address

Recipient name
12 Example Street
Central
Port Elizabeth
6001

PO Box address

Recipient name
PO Box 1234
Central
Port Elizabeth
6006

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Questions

What is the postal code for Central?

Central in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape uses street code 6001 for street addresses and 6006 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 Central in?

Central is in Eastern Cape, served by the Port Elizabeth post office area.