Johannesburg, Gauteng
Houghton Postal Code
Street code
PO Box code
Houghton, Johannesburg, Gauteng
Houghton is listed under Johannesburg in Gauteng. Its street code is 2198 and its box code is 2041. That is not the same as the Johannesburg town code (2001), so use the Houghton code on anything going to an address here. Landlines here use the 011 dialling code.
How to write an address in Houghton
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
Houghton
Johannesburg
2198
PO Box
Recipient namePO Box 123
Houghton
2041
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 Houghton?
Houghton in Johannesburg has street code 2198 and box code 2041, according to the South African Post Office.
Which code do I use for a delivery to Houghton?
Use the street code 2198 for anything delivered to a house or business in Houghton, including courier and online orders. The box code 2041 is only for PO Box and Private Bag addresses.
Which town and province is Houghton in?
Houghton is listed under Johannesburg, Gauteng.
Which other suburbs share Houghton's postal code?
Bellevue, Bellevue Central, Bellevue East, Berea, Berea North, Bruma, Cyrildene and Dewetshof share a code with Houghton.
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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.