Johannesburg, Gauteng
Kew Postal Code
Street code
PO Box code
Kew, Johannesburg, Gauteng
Kew is listed under Johannesburg in Gauteng. Its street code is 2090, and no box code. That is not the same as the Johannesburg town code (2001), so use the Kew code on anything going to an address here. Landlines here use the 011 dialling code.
Suburbs sharing a code with Kew
| Suburb | Street code | Box code |
|---|---|---|
| Alexandra | 2090 | 2014 |
| Alexandra Ext 1 | 2090 | - |
| Alexandra Ext 10 | 2090 | 2014 |
| Alexandra Ext 15 | 2090 | 2014 |
| Alexandra Ext 2 | 2090 | - |
| Alexandra Ext 3 | 2090 | 2090 |
| Alexandra Ext 5 | 2090 | - |
| Alexandra Ext 7 | 2090 | - |
| Alexandra Ext 8 | 2090 | - |
| Alexandra Ext 9 | 2090 | 2077 |
| Alexandra Phase 1 | 2090 | 2014 |
| Alexandra Phase 10 | 2090 | 2014 |
How to write an address in Kew
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
Kew
Johannesburg
2090
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 Kew?
Kew in Johannesburg has street code 2090 and box code none listed, according to the South African Post Office.
Which code do I use for a delivery to Kew?
Use the street code 2090 for anything delivered to a house or business in Kew, including courier and online orders. The box code is only for PO Box and Private Bag addresses.
Which town and province is Kew in?
Kew is listed under Johannesburg, Gauteng.
Which other suburbs share Kew's postal code?
Alexandra, Alexandra Ext 1, Alexandra Ext 10, Alexandra Ext 15, Alexandra Ext 2, Alexandra Ext 3, Alexandra Ext 5 and Alexandra Ext 7 share a code with Kew.
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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.