Use for all physical street address deliveries, online shopping, courier bookings, and official forms.
PO Box Code
2041
Use when addressing mail to a Post Office Box in HOUGHTON at the JOHANNESBURG Post Office.
Detail
Information
Suburb / Locality
HOUGHTON
Area / Town
JOHANNESBURG
Province
Gauteng
Country
South Africa
Street Postal Code
2198
PO Box Postal Code
2041
Postal Code Type
4-digit numeric (SAPO)
Also Known As
Zip code, postcode, area code, post code
📍 Location Details
Suburb: HOUGHTON
Area: JOHANNESBURG
Province: Gauteng
Country: South Africa
📬 Postal Codes
Street Code: 2198
PO Box Code: 2041
Issued by: South African Post Office (SAPO)
Format: 4-digit numeric
🚚 Courier & Delivery
Use code 2198 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 (2198) is used when addressing mail or parcels to a physical street address in HOUGHTON. This is the code to use on online shopping platforms, bank statements, courier bookings, and government forms.
The PO Box code (2041) is used exclusively when sending mail to a Post Office Box rented at the JOHANNESBURG 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 HOUGHTON in JOHANNESBURG, Gauteng.
About HOUGHTON, JOHANNESBURG, Gauteng
HOUGHTON is a suburb or locality situated in the JOHANNESBURG area of Gauteng, 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 HOUGHTON is 2198 for street addresses and 2041 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 HOUGHTON within the broader JOHANNESBURG 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 HOUGHTON is 2198.
Frequently Asked Questions — HOUGHTON Postal Code
What is the postal code for HOUGHTON?
The postal code for HOUGHTON in JOHANNESBURG, Gauteng is 2198 for street addresses and 2041 for PO Box addresses. These are 4-digit codes issued by the South African Post Office (SAPO).
What is the zip code for HOUGHTON?
South Africa uses postal codes rather than zip codes. The zip code equivalent for HOUGHTON, Gauteng is 2198. On international forms that ask for a zip code, enter 2198 if your address is a street address in HOUGHTON.
What is the PO Box postal code for HOUGHTON?
The PO Box postal code for HOUGHTON in JOHANNESBURG is 2041. Use this code when your mailing address is a Post Office Box. For physical street addresses, use 2198 instead.
What area does HOUGHTON fall under?
HOUGHTON falls under the JOHANNESBURG area in Gauteng, South Africa. It is assigned the postal code 2198 for street deliveries by SAPO.
Which province is HOUGHTON located in?
HOUGHTON is located in Gauteng, South Africa, within the JOHANNESBURG area. Its street postal code is 2198.
What is the difference between a street code and a PO Box code?
A street code (2198 for HOUGHTON) is used for physical address deliveries. A PO Box code (2041) 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 HOUGHTON?
For online shopping deliveries including Takealot, Superbalist, Zando, and other SA retailers, enter 2198 when your delivery address is in HOUGHTON, JOHANNESBURG, Gauteng.
Is the postal code for HOUGHTON 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 HOUGHTON is 2198 for street addresses. International forms requesting a zip code should be filled in with 2198.
How do I address a letter to HOUGHTON?
For a street address: write the recipient name, street number and street name, then HOUGHTON, JOHANNESBURG, Gauteng, and end with 2198. For a PO Box, use 2041.
What is my postal code if I live in HOUGHTON?
If you live in HOUGHTON in JOHANNESBURG, Gauteng, your postal code is 2198. Use this for government forms, banking, medical aid, insurance, and all official documents. If you receive mail via a PO Box, use 2041.
Can I use 2198 for courier deliveries to HOUGHTON?
Yes. For courier and parcel deliveries to a physical address in HOUGHTON, Gauteng, use 2198. All major South African couriers — The Courier Guy, Dawn Wing, DHL, PostNet — use this code to route deliveries into the JOHANNESBURG area.
What is the postcode for HOUGHTON in South Africa?
The postcode for HOUGHTON in South Africa is 2198 (street address) or 2041 (PO Box). The terms postcode, postal code, and zip code are all used interchangeably in South Africa.
What postal code do I use for HOUGHTON on a government form?
For any South African government form, SARS submission, Home Affairs application, or municipality registration where your address is in HOUGHTON, JOHANNESBURG, use the street postal code 2198.
How many digits is the postal code for HOUGHTON?
The postal code for HOUGHTON is a 4-digit number: 2198. 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 HOUGHTON in JOHANNESBURG?
HOUGHTON is located within the JOHANNESBURG postal delivery area of Gauteng. Browse our JOHANNESBURG area postal codes page to find codes for nearby suburbs.
What is the postal code for JOHANNESBURG in Gauteng?
Different suburbs within JOHANNESBURG, Gauteng may have different postal codes. For HOUGHTON specifically, the street postal code is 2198. Visit our JOHANNESBURG postal codes listing for all suburbs in this area.
What is the Gauteng postal code range?
Gauteng is served by multiple postal code ranges. HOUGHTON in JOHANNESBURG uses 2198. Browse our Gauteng postal codes page to explore all codes in the province.
Is 2198 used for SARS and tax returns?
Yes. When completing a SARS eFiling tax return or any SARS correspondence for an address in HOUGHTON, JOHANNESBURG, enter 2198 as your postal code.
What postal code do I use for HOUGHTON on online shopping sites?
Use 2198 for all online shopping deliveries to a physical address in HOUGHTON. This is recognised by Takealot, Checkers Sixty60, Pick n Pay, Woolworths, and all major SA online retailers.
Can I verify the HOUGHTON 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 HOUGHTON in JOHANNESBURG, Gauteng is 2198 and the PO Box code is 2041.
Note: Postal code information for HOUGHTON is sourced from the South African Post Office (SAPO). Always confirm codes directly with SAPO for critical correspondence.
More About HOUGHTON Postal Code — JOHANNESBURG, Gauteng
1. What is the physical postal code of HOUGHTON?
The physical street postal code of HOUGHTON is 2198. This code covers all street-addressed properties in HOUGHTON, JOHANNESBURG, Gauteng, South Africa. It is a 4-digit number assigned by the South African Post Office.
2. What is the zip code for HOUGHTON, Gauteng?
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 HOUGHTON in Gauteng is 2198. On international websites and forms that ask for a zip code, enter 2198.
3. What postal code does HOUGHTON use for banking and insurance?
For all banking, insurance, and financial service registrations where your address is in HOUGHTON, JOHANNESBURG, use the street code 2198. 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 HOUGHTON?
The post code for HOUGHTON is 2198 for street addresses in JOHANNESBURG, Gauteng. If you are posting to a PO Box in HOUGHTON, the post code is 2041. South African post codes are always 4 digits.
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