Eastern Cape
California Postal Code
Street code
PO Box code
California, Eastern Cape
California has one entry on the South African Post Office list, with the box code shown above.
California postal codes
A dash means SAPO lists no code of that kind.
| Suburb | Street code | Box code |
|---|---|---|
| California | - | 4993 |
How to write an address in California
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.
PO Box
Recipient namePO Box 123
California
4993
Frequently asked questions
What is the postal code for California?
The street code for California is not listed and the PO Box code is 4993.
What is the difference between the California street code and box code?
Use the street code (not listed) for deliveries to a physical address, including couriers and online shopping. Use the box code (4993) only for post addressed to a PO Box or Private Bag at the post office.
Which province is California in?
California is in Eastern Cape, South Africa.
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.