Johannesburg, Gauteng
Fordsburg Postal Code
Street code
PO Box code
Fordsburg, Johannesburg, Gauteng
Fordsburg is listed under Johannesburg in Gauteng. Its street code is 2092 and its box code is 2033. That is not the same as the Johannesburg town code (2001), so use the Fordsburg code on anything going to an address here. Landlines here use the 011 dialling code.
Suburbs sharing a code with Fordsburg
| Suburb | Street code | Box code |
|---|---|---|
| Amalgam | 2092 | - |
| Auckland Park | 2092 | 2006 |
| Brixton | 2092 | 2019 |
| Burgersdorp | 2092 | - |
| City West | 2092 | - |
| Claremont | 2092 | - |
| Cottesloe | 2092 | - |
| Crosby | 2092 | - |
| Crown Mines | 2092 | 2025 |
| Crown Mines Ext 5 | 2092 | - |
| Crown North | 2092 | - |
| Edgardale | 2092 | - |
How to write an address in Fordsburg
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
Fordsburg
Johannesburg
2092
PO Box
Recipient namePO Box 123
Fordsburg
2033
Post office in Johannesburg
13 branches are listed as active by the South African Post Office. 3 branches are closed or not trading.Status as published in SAPO's branch list of 2026/04; phone before you go.
| Branch | Status | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Braamfontein | Open | 0113393345 |
| Craighall | Open | 0113254011 |
| Cresta | Open | 0114763916 |
| Crown Mines | Open | 0114950675 |
| Fordsburg | Open | 0118344995 |
| Glenvista | Open | 0114320200 |
| Greenside | Open | 0112742960 |
| Highlands North | Open | 0114402408 |
| Mondeor | Open | 0114335481 |
| Pinegowrie | Open | 0118881732 |
| South Gate | Open | 0119422131 |
| South Hills | Open | 0116138814 |
| Witspos | Open | 0124076406 |
| Industria | Inactive - Not Trading. Nearest alternative: Fordsburg (0118344995) | 0114743087 |
| Lonehill | Inactive - Not Trading. Nearest alternative: Bryanston (0117068784) | 0114656199 |
| Northlands | Inactive - Not Trading. Nearest alternative: Highlands North (0114402408) | 0112681043 |
Full list: every post office branch and its status.
Frequently asked questions
What is the postal code for Fordsburg?
Fordsburg in Johannesburg has street code 2092 and box code 2033, according to the South African Post Office.
Which code do I use for a delivery to Fordsburg?
Use the street code 2092 for anything delivered to a house or business in Fordsburg, including courier and online orders. The box code 2033 is only for PO Box and Private Bag addresses.
Which town and province is Fordsburg in?
Fordsburg is listed under Johannesburg, Gauteng.
Which other suburbs share Fordsburg's postal code?
Amalgam, Auckland Park, Brixton, Burgersdorp, City West, Claremont, Cottesloe and Crosby share a code with Fordsburg.
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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.