Free State
Jamestown Postal Code
Street code
PO Box code
Jamestown, Free State
Jamestown covers 2 suburbs on the South African Post Office list, with 1 street code and 1 box code between them. Find your suburb in the table below: the code for the town centre is not always the code for your street. Landlines in Jamestown use the 051 dialling code.
Jamestown suburb postal codes
All 2 suburbs, A to Z. A dash means SAPO lists no code of that kind.
| Suburb | Street code | Box code |
|---|---|---|
| Jamestown | 9742 | 9742 |
| Masakane | - | 9742 |
Post office in Jamestown
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jamestown | Open | 0516411090 |
Full list: every post office branch and its status.
How to write an address in Jamestown
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
Jamestown
9742
PO Box
Recipient namePO Box 123
Jamestown
9742
Frequently asked questions
What is the postal code for Jamestown?
The street code for Jamestown is 9742 and the PO Box code is 9742. Jamestown has 2 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 Jamestown street code and box code?
Use the street code (9742) for deliveries to a physical address, including couriers and online shopping. Use the box code (9742) only for post addressed to a PO Box or Private Bag at the post office.
Which province is Jamestown in?
Jamestown is in Free State, South Africa.
How many postal codes does Jamestown have?
The South African Post Office lists 1 street code and 1 box code across 2 suburbs of Jamestown.
Is there a post office in Jamestown?
Yes. SAPO lists Jamestown as active; Jamestown can be reached on 0516411090.
What is the dialling code for Jamestown?
Landline numbers in Jamestown use the 051 dialling code, according to Telkom's dialling code list.
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.