Gauteng
Alexandra Postal Code
Street code
PO Box code
Alexandra (most used code), Gauteng
Alexandra covers 3 suburbs on the South African Post Office list, with 1 street code and 0 box codes between them. Find your suburb in the table below: the code for the town centre is not always the code for your street.
Alexandra suburb postal codes
All 3 suburbs, A to Z. A dash means SAPO lists no code of that kind.
| Suburb | Street code | Box code |
|---|---|---|
| Far East Bank | 2090 | - |
| Far East Bank Ext 7 | 2090 | - |
| Far East Bank Ext 8 | 2090 | - |
Post office in Alexandra
1 branch is listed as active by the South African Post Office.Status as published in SAPO's branch list of 2026/04; phone before you go.
| Branch | Status | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Alexandra | Open | 0118821658 |
Full list: every post office branch and its status.
How to write an address in Alexandra
South Africa uses two kinds of postal code. A street code goes on anything delivered to a physical address, including courier parcels and online orders. A box code goes on post sent to a PO Box or Private Bag at the post office. Using the wrong one can send your post to the wrong sorting office.
Street address
Recipient name12 Example Street
Alexandra
2090
Frequently asked questions
What is the postal code for Alexandra?
The street code for Alexandra is 2090. Alexandra has 3 suburbs on the Post Office list, and many have their own code, so check the table for the exact suburb.
What is the difference between the Alexandra street code and box code?
Use the street code (2090) for deliveries to a physical address, including couriers and online shopping. Use the box code (not listed) only for post addressed to a PO Box or Private Bag at the post office.
Which province is Alexandra in?
Alexandra is in Gauteng, South Africa.
How many postal codes does Alexandra have?
The South African Post Office lists 1 street code and 0 box codes across 3 suburbs of Alexandra.
Is there a post office in Alexandra?
Yes. SAPO lists Alexandra as active; Alexandra can be reached on 0118821658.
Postal codes come from the South African Post Office's domestic postal code list, and post office branch status from SAPO's branch list (updated 2026-04-24). Provinces and distances are worked out from GeoNames place data. Spotted a wrong code? Tell us.