Eastern Cape
Somerset East Postal Code
Street code
PO Box code
Somerset East, Eastern Cape
Somerset East covers 10 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.
Somerset East suburb postal codes
All 10 suburbs, A to Z. A dash means SAPO lists no code of that kind.
| Suburb | Street code | Box code |
|---|---|---|
| Aeroville | 5850 | - |
| Chris Hani | 5850 | - |
| Francisvale | 5850 | - |
| Mnandi | 5850 | - |
| New Brighton | 5850 | - |
| New Town | 5850 | - |
| Old Location | - | 5850 |
| Somerset East | 5850 | 5850 |
| Somerset East Old Township | 5850 | - |
| Westview | 5850 | - |
Post office in Somerset East
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Somerset East | Open | 0422431188 |
Full list: every post office branch and its status.
How to write an address in Somerset East
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
Somerset East
5850
PO Box
Recipient namePO Box 123
Somerset East
5850
Frequently asked questions
What is the postal code for Somerset East?
The street code for Somerset East is 5850 and the PO Box code is 5850. Somerset East has 10 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 Somerset East street code and box code?
Use the street code (5850) for deliveries to a physical address, including couriers and online shopping. Use the box code (5850) only for post addressed to a PO Box or Private Bag at the post office.
Which province is Somerset East in?
Somerset East is in Eastern Cape, South Africa.
How many postal codes does Somerset East have?
The South African Post Office lists 1 street code and 1 box code across 10 suburbs of Somerset East.
Is there a post office in Somerset East?
Yes. SAPO lists Somerset East as active; Somerset East can be reached on 0422431188.
Towns near Somerset East
Straight-line distance from Somerset East.
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.