Johannesburg, Gauteng
Sophiatown Postal Code
Street code
PO Box code
Sophiatown, Johannesburg, Gauteng
Sophiatown is listed under Johannesburg in Gauteng. Its street code is 2092, and no box code. That is not the same as the Johannesburg town code (2001), so use the Sophiatown code on anything going to an address here. Landlines here use the 011 dialling code.
Suburbs sharing a code with Sophiatown
| Suburb | Street code | Box code |
|---|---|---|
| Amalgam | 2092 | - |
| Auckland Park | 2092 | 2006 |
| Brixton | 2092 | 2019 |
| Burgersdorp | 2092 | - |
| City West | 2092 | - |
| Claremont | 2092 | - |
| Cottesloe | 2092 | - |
| Crosby | 2092 | - |
| Crown Mines | 2092 | 2025 |
| Crown Mines Ext 5 | 2092 | - |
| Crown North | 2092 | - |
| Edgardale | 2092 | - |
How to write an address in Sophiatown
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
Sophiatown
Johannesburg
2092
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 Sophiatown?
Sophiatown in Johannesburg has street code 2092 and box code none listed, according to the South African Post Office.
Which code do I use for a delivery to Sophiatown?
Use the street code 2092 for anything delivered to a house or business in Sophiatown, including courier and online orders. The box code is only for PO Box and Private Bag addresses.
Which town and province is Sophiatown in?
Sophiatown is listed under Johannesburg, Gauteng.
Which other suburbs share Sophiatown's postal code?
Amalgam, Auckland Park, Brixton, Burgersdorp, City West, Claremont, Cottesloe and Crosby share a code with Sophiatown.
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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.