Cape Town Postal Codes South Africa 2025: Check the Complete List Here!

Cape Town is a City in South Africa founded in 1652 by the Dutch East India Company. Today, it is located in the Western Cape Province, has a population of approximately 4.6 million residents, and covers 2,461 Square Kilometers. It has postal codes ranging from 7100 (areas like Blue Downs, Eerste River, Delft) to 8051 (Green Point), which are essential for sorting and delivering mail within the city.

Cape Town Information Overview

What is the Cape Town Postal Code?

South Africa uses a postal code system similar to the ZIP code system in countries like the U.S.A. What is the postal code for Cape Town, South Africa? Cape Town’s primary postal code is 8001. This code belongs to the Cape Town General Post Office, a key hub for mail distribution in the city.

Since its introduction on October 8, 1973, the South African Postal Code Office has managed all postal codes across the nation, including those in Cape Town’s province (Western Cape).

The South African postal code system consists of four digits, each with a specific function:

• The first digit represents a broader geographic region or province. For example, the Western Cape includes areas with codes starting with 7 or 8 (e.g., Cape Town), while other provinces have different starting digits.
• The second and third digits narrow down the location to a specific municipality or district.
• The final digit distinguishes delivery types: street addresses often end in 01, while PO Boxes usually end in 00. PO Boxes are more common in remote areas due to limited street delivery services.

However, ZIP codes (Zone Improvement Plan codes) are not used in South Africa—they are exclusive to the United States. Always use the term postal code for South African addresses.

Complete List of Cape Town Postal Codes by Area

Cape Town City area has different suburbs, all with unique postal numbers. The following list contains the postal numbers for all locations updated in 2025:

Cape Town Postal Code Map

This interactive map displays the locations of all post offices and postal code boundaries across Cape Town. Click on any marker to view detailed information about each postal facility, including its code, operating hours, and available services.

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