Johannesburg, Gauteng
Melrose Postal Code
Street code
PO Box code
Melrose, Johannesburg, Gauteng
Melrose is listed under Johannesburg in Gauteng. Its street code is 2196, and no box code. That is not the same as the Johannesburg town code (2001), so use the Melrose code on anything going to an address here. Landlines here use the 011 dialling code.
Suburbs sharing a code with Melrose
| Suburb | Street code | Box code |
|---|---|---|
| Atholhurst | 2196 | - |
| Atholhurst Ext 1 | 2196 | - |
| Atholl | 2196 | 2031 |
| Atholl Ext 10 | 2196 | 2031 |
| Atholl Ext 11 | 2196 | 2031 |
| Atholl Ext 12 | 2196 | 2031 |
| Atholl Ext 15 | 2196 | 2031 |
| Atholl Ext 17 | 2196 | 2031 |
| Atholl Ext 18 | 2196 | 2031 |
| Atholl Ext 2 | 2196 | 2031 |
| Atholl Ext 20 | 2196 | 2031 |
| Atholl Ext 23 | 2196 | 2031 |
How to write an address in Melrose
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
Melrose
Johannesburg
2196
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 Melrose?
Melrose in Johannesburg has street code 2196 and box code none listed, according to the South African Post Office.
Which code do I use for a delivery to Melrose?
Use the street code 2196 for anything delivered to a house or business in Melrose, including courier and online orders. The box code is only for PO Box and Private Bag addresses.
Which town and province is Melrose in?
Melrose is listed under Johannesburg, Gauteng.
Which other suburbs share Melrose's postal code?
Atholhurst, Atholhurst Ext 1, Atholl, Atholl Ext 10, Atholl Ext 11, Atholl Ext 12, Atholl Ext 15 and Atholl Ext 17 share a code with Melrose.
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All postal codes in Johannesburg
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.