South Africa Postal Codes & Zip Codes - Format, List & Examples
South Africa Postal Codes - Format, Structure & Examples by Province
Access structured postal code data for South Africa, including cities, postal codes, and provincial information. Designed for business, analytics, logistics, data enrichment, and location-based applications.
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Dataset Overview
PostcodeZip provides a ready-to-use database covering 249 postal codes across 264 cities in 9 provinces. The most common street in our data is N2, appearing in 29 entries. Updated on November 10, 2026.
- 249 postal codes
- 264 cities
- 9 provinces
- Most common street: N2 (29 occurrences)
What This Data Can Be Used For
- Address validation and cleanup
- Autocomplete for forms and search fields
- Location-based analytics and reporting
- Database enrichment and segmentation
- Logistics, delivery, and route planning
- Geographic applications and mapping tools
Available Files
Depending on your project, you can choose one or more of the following files:
- Regions file - administrative provinces and subdivisions
- Locations file - cities and postal codes
- Streets file - street-level location data
- Addresses file - individual address records with coordinates
Each file is available as a sample preview before purchase.
Sample Files Preview
Download a sample file or preview a few example rows before purchasing.
Regions File
| Country Code | Country | Region | Region2 | Region3 | Region4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZA | South Africa | Eastern Cape | Xhariep District Municipality | ||
| ZA | South Africa | Free State | Lejweleputswa District Municipality | ||
| ZA | South Africa | Limpopo | Sekhukhune District Municipality |
Locations File
| Country Code | Country | Region | City | Postal Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZA | South Africa | Western Cape | Stellenbosch Local Municipality | 7607 |
| ZA | South Africa | KwaZulu-Natal | Durban | |
| ZA | South Africa | Western Cape | Hantam Local Municipality |
Streets File
| Country Code | Country | Region | City | Postal Code | Street | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation (m) | Geocoding Level | Accuracy Radius (m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZA | South Africa | KwaZulu-Natal | Nkandla Local Municipality | L820 | -28.810076 | 31.049929 | 350 | STREET | 50 | |
| ZA | South Africa | Gauteng | Pretoria | 0186 | Opaal Street | -25.710029 | 28.259696 | 1304 | STREET | 50 |
| ZA | South Africa | North West | Greater Taung Local Municipality | R372 | -27.577166 | 24.194992 | 1423 | STREET | 50 |
Addresses File
| Country Code | Country | Region | City | Postal Code | Street | Number | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation (m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZA | South Africa | Western Cape | Mossel Bay Local Municipality | 6506 | Louis Fourie Road | -34.171618 | 22.123887 | 16 | |
| ZA | South Africa | Western Cape | Beaufort West Local Municipality | R353 | -32.260677 | 21.632368 | 1046 | ||
| ZA | South Africa | Western Cape | Swellendam Local Municipality | Doring River Road | -33.806987 | 20.927187 | 376 |
Sample data for preview purposes only.
Why This Dataset Is Useful
This database makes it easier to work with real South African postal and location data in a structured format. It can help standardize postal code inputs, improve form completion, match existing customer records, and support internal analysis by city, postal code, street, or province.
It is also useful for teams building applications that rely on real postal and location data, including CRMs, business directories, delivery systems, mapping tools, and reporting platforms.
Data Structure
Depending on the selected file, the dataset may include the following fields:
- Country code
- Country name
- Province
- City
- Postal code
- Street
- Latitude
- Longitude
- Elevation
Formats and Delivery
Files are available in CSV, Excel, SQL, and XML format, depending on the selected product.
After purchase, your files are delivered in a downloadable archive and can be used immediately.
Updates and Purchase
This is a one-time purchase. The dataset is maintained regularly, and additional updates may be available on request.