Western Cape
Heidelberg Postal Code
Street code
PO Box code
Heidelberg (most used code), Western Cape
Heidelberg covers 3 suburbs on the South African Post Office list, with 1 street code and 2 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.
Heidelberg suburb postal codes
All 3 suburbs, A to Z. A dash means SAPO lists no code of that kind.
| Suburb | Street code | Box code |
|---|---|---|
| Joe Slovo Park | 6665 | - |
| Slangrivier | - | 6667 |
| Whitesands | - | 6666 |
Post office in Heidelberg
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Heidelberg (Cape) | Open | 0287228040 |
Full list: every post office branch and its status.
How to write an address in Heidelberg
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
Heidelberg
6665
PO Box
Recipient namePO Box 123
Heidelberg
6666
Frequently asked questions
What is the postal code for Heidelberg?
The street code for Heidelberg is 6665 and the PO Box code is 6666. Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg street code and box code?
Use the street code (6665) for deliveries to a physical address, including couriers and online shopping. Use the box code (6666) only for post addressed to a PO Box or Private Bag at the post office.
Which province is Heidelberg in?
Heidelberg is in Western Cape, South Africa.
How many postal codes does Heidelberg have?
The South African Post Office lists 1 street code and 2 box codes across 3 suburbs of Heidelberg.
Is there a post office in Heidelberg?
Yes. SAPO lists Heidelberg (Cape) as active; Heidelberg (Cape) can be reached on 0287228040.
Towns near Heidelberg
Straight-line distance from Heidelberg.
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.