Use for all physical street address deliveries, online shopping, courier bookings, and official forms.
PO Box Code
5721
Use when addressing mail to a Post Office Box in HOGSBACK at the HOGSBACK Post Office.
Detail
Information
Suburb / Locality
HOGSBACK
Area / Town
HOGSBACK
Province
Eastern Cape
Country
South Africa
Street Postal Code
PO Box Postal Code
5721
Postal Code Type
4-digit numeric (SAPO)
Also Known As
Zip code, postcode, area code, post code
📍 Location Details
Suburb: HOGSBACK
Area: HOGSBACK
Province: Eastern Cape
Country: South Africa
📬 Postal Codes
Street Code:
PO Box Code: 5721
Issued by: South African Post Office (SAPO)
Format: 4-digit numeric
🚚 Courier & Delivery
Use code for:
• Online shopping (Takealot, etc.)
• Courier deliveries
• Government & banking forms
• Medical aid registrations
Street Code vs PO Box Code — What’s the Difference?
South Africa uses two separate postal codes for most areas. The street delivery code () is used when addressing mail or parcels to a physical street address in HOGSBACK. This is the code to use on online shopping platforms, bank statements, courier bookings, and government forms.
The PO Box code (5721) is used exclusively when sending mail to a Post Office Box rented at the HOGSBACK Post Office. If your address says “PO Box” followed by a number, use this code. Using the wrong code may result in mail delays or non-delivery.
Both codes are 4-digit numbers assigned by the South African Post Office (SAPO) and are specific to HOGSBACK in HOGSBACK, Eastern Cape.
About HOGSBACK, HOGSBACK, Eastern Cape
HOGSBACK is a suburb or locality situated in the HOGSBACK area of Eastern Cape, South Africa. Like all South African suburbs, it has been assigned unique postal codes by the South African Post Office (SAPO) to facilitate accurate mail sorting and delivery.
The postal code (zip code) for HOGSBACK is for street addresses and 5721 for PO Box addresses. These codes are used by residents, businesses, government departments, courier companies, and online retailers to identify and route mail correctly to HOGSBACK within the broader HOGSBACK postal delivery area.
Whether you are filling out an online form, sending a parcel, registering with a medical aid, applying for a government service, or completing a bank application, the correct postal code for HOGSBACK is .
Frequently Asked Questions — HOGSBACK Postal Code
What is the postal code for HOGSBACK?
The postal code for HOGSBACK in HOGSBACK, Eastern Cape is for street addresses and 5721 for PO Box addresses. These are 4-digit codes issued by the South African Post Office (SAPO).
What is the zip code for HOGSBACK?
South Africa uses postal codes rather than zip codes. The zip code equivalent for HOGSBACK, Eastern Cape is . On international forms that ask for a zip code, enter if your address is a street address in HOGSBACK.
What is the PO Box postal code for HOGSBACK?
The PO Box postal code for HOGSBACK in HOGSBACK is 5721. Use this code when your mailing address is a Post Office Box. For physical street addresses, use instead.
What area does HOGSBACK fall under?
HOGSBACK falls under the HOGSBACK area in Eastern Cape, South Africa. It is assigned the postal code for street deliveries by SAPO.
Which province is HOGSBACK located in?
HOGSBACK is located in Eastern Cape, South Africa, within the HOGSBACK area. Its street postal code is .
What is the difference between a street code and a PO Box code?
A street code ( for HOGSBACK) is used for physical address deliveries. A PO Box code (5721) is used for mail addressed to a Post Office Box. South Africa’s postal system assigns separate 4-digit codes for each type to ensure accurate sorting and delivery.
What postal code do I enter for online shopping deliveries to HOGSBACK?
For online shopping deliveries including Takealot, Superbalist, Zando, and other SA retailers, enter when your delivery address is in HOGSBACK, HOGSBACK, Eastern Cape.
Is the postal code for HOGSBACK the same as the zip code?
Yes. In South Africa, postal codes and zip codes are the same thing. The postal code (zip code) for HOGSBACK is for street addresses. International forms requesting a zip code should be filled in with .
How do I address a letter to HOGSBACK?
For a street address: write the recipient name, street number and street name, then HOGSBACK, HOGSBACK, Eastern Cape, and end with . For a PO Box, use 5721.
What is my postal code if I live in HOGSBACK?
If you live in HOGSBACK in HOGSBACK, Eastern Cape, your postal code is . Use this for government forms, banking, medical aid, insurance, and all official documents. If you receive mail via a PO Box, use 5721.
Can I use for courier deliveries to HOGSBACK?
Yes. For courier and parcel deliveries to a physical address in HOGSBACK, Eastern Cape, use . All major South African couriers — The Courier Guy, Dawn Wing, DHL, PostNet — use this code to route deliveries into the HOGSBACK area.
What is the postcode for HOGSBACK in South Africa?
The postcode for HOGSBACK in South Africa is (street address) or 5721 (PO Box). The terms postcode, postal code, and zip code are all used interchangeably in South Africa.
What postal code do I use for HOGSBACK on a government form?
For any South African government form, SARS submission, Home Affairs application, or municipality registration where your address is in HOGSBACK, HOGSBACK, use the street postal code .
How many digits is the postal code for HOGSBACK?
The postal code for HOGSBACK is a 4-digit number: . All South African postal codes are 4-digit numeric codes. Do not add any extra digits or letters when entering this code on forms.
What suburbs are near HOGSBACK in HOGSBACK?
HOGSBACK is located within the HOGSBACK postal delivery area of Eastern Cape. Browse our HOGSBACK area postal codes page to find codes for nearby suburbs.
What is the postal code for HOGSBACK in Eastern Cape?
Different suburbs within HOGSBACK, Eastern Cape may have different postal codes. For HOGSBACK specifically, the street postal code is . Visit our HOGSBACK postal codes listing for all suburbs in this area.
What is the Eastern Cape postal code range?
Eastern Cape is served by multiple postal code ranges. HOGSBACK in HOGSBACK uses . Browse our Eastern Cape postal codes page to explore all codes in the province.
Is used for SARS and tax returns?
Yes. When completing a SARS eFiling tax return or any SARS correspondence for an address in HOGSBACK, HOGSBACK, enter as your postal code.
What postal code do I use for HOGSBACK on online shopping sites?
Use for all online shopping deliveries to a physical address in HOGSBACK. This is recognised by Takealot, Checkers Sixty60, Pick n Pay, Woolworths, and all major SA online retailers.
Can I verify the HOGSBACK postal code on the SAPO website?
Yes. The South African Post Office (SAPO) maintains an official postal code database at postoffice.co.za. The street code for HOGSBACK in HOGSBACK, Eastern Cape is and the PO Box code is 5721.
Note: Postal code information for HOGSBACK is sourced from the South African Post Office (SAPO). Always confirm codes directly with SAPO for critical correspondence.
More About HOGSBACK Postal Code — HOGSBACK, Eastern Cape
1. What is the physical postal code of HOGSBACK?
The physical street postal code of HOGSBACK is . This code covers all street-addressed properties in HOGSBACK, HOGSBACK, Eastern Cape, South Africa. It is a 4-digit number assigned by the South African Post Office.
2. What is the zip code for HOGSBACK, Eastern Cape?
South Africa does not officially use the term zip code — the correct term is postal code. However the two terms are interchangeable. The zip code for HOGSBACK in Eastern Cape is . On international websites and forms that ask for a zip code, enter .
3. What postal code does HOGSBACK use for banking and insurance?
For all banking, insurance, and financial service registrations where your address is in HOGSBACK, HOGSBACK, use the street code . This applies to FNB, Standard Bank, Absa, Nedbank, Capitec, Old Mutual, Discovery, and all other South African financial institutions.
4. What is the post code for HOGSBACK?
The post code for HOGSBACK is for street addresses in HOGSBACK, Eastern Cape. If you are posting to a PO Box in HOGSBACK, the post code is 5721. South African post codes are always 4 digits.
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