Johannesburg, Gauteng
Hillbrow Postal Code
Street code
PO Box code
Hillbrow, Johannesburg, Gauteng
Hillbrow is listed under Johannesburg in Gauteng. Its street code is 2001 and its box code is 2038. Landlines here use the 011 dialling code.
Suburbs sharing a code with Hillbrow
| Suburb | Street code | Box code |
|---|---|---|
| Argyle | 2001 | - |
| Braamfontein | 2001 | 2017 |
| Broadway | 2001 | 2020 |
| Carlton Centre | 2001 | 2173 |
| Ferreirasdorp | 2001 | 2048 |
| Hospital Hill | 2001 | - |
| Johannesburg | 2001 | 2000 |
| Johannesburg Country Club | 2001 | - |
| Joubert Park | 2001 | 2044 |
| Marshalltown | 2001 | 2107 |
| New Centre | 2001 | - |
| Newtown | 2001 | 2113 |
How to write an address in Hillbrow
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
Hillbrow
Johannesburg
2001
PO Box
Recipient namePO Box 123
Hillbrow
2038
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 Hillbrow?
Hillbrow in Johannesburg has street code 2001 and box code 2038, according to the South African Post Office.
Which code do I use for a delivery to Hillbrow?
Use the street code 2001 for anything delivered to a house or business in Hillbrow, including courier and online orders. The box code 2038 is only for PO Box and Private Bag addresses.
Which town and province is Hillbrow in?
Hillbrow is listed under Johannesburg, Gauteng.
Which other suburbs share Hillbrow's postal code?
Argyle, Braamfontein, Broadway, Carlton Centre, Ferreirasdorp, Hospital Hill, Johannesburg and Johannesburg Country Club share a code with Hillbrow.
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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.