Use for all physical street address deliveries, online shopping, courier bookings, and official forms.
PO Box Code
1444
Use when addressing mail to a Post Office Box in OVERKRUIN at the HEIDELBERG Post Office.
Detail
Information
Suburb / Locality
OVERKRUIN
Area / Town
HEIDELBERG
Province
Eastern Cape
Country
South Africa
Street Postal Code
1441
PO Box Postal Code
1444
Postal Code Type
4-digit numeric (SAPO)
Also Known As
Zip code, postcode, area code, post code
📍 Location Details
Suburb: OVERKRUIN
Area: HEIDELBERG
Province: Eastern Cape
Country: South Africa
📬 Postal Codes
Street Code: 1441
PO Box Code: 1444
Issued by: South African Post Office (SAPO)
Format: 4-digit numeric
🚚 Courier & Delivery
Use code 1441 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 (1441) is used when addressing mail or parcels to a physical street address in OVERKRUIN. This is the code to use on online shopping platforms, bank statements, courier bookings, and government forms.
The PO Box code (1444) is used exclusively when sending mail to a Post Office Box rented at the HEIDELBERG 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 OVERKRUIN in HEIDELBERG, Eastern Cape.
About OVERKRUIN, HEIDELBERG, Eastern Cape
OVERKRUIN is a suburb or locality situated in the HEIDELBERG 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 OVERKRUIN is 1441 for street addresses and 1444 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 OVERKRUIN within the broader HEIDELBERG 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 OVERKRUIN is 1441.
Frequently Asked Questions — OVERKRUIN Postal Code
What is the postal code for OVERKRUIN?
The postal code for OVERKRUIN in HEIDELBERG, Eastern Cape is 1441 for street addresses and 1444 for PO Box addresses. These are 4-digit codes issued by the South African Post Office (SAPO).
What is the zip code for OVERKRUIN?
South Africa uses postal codes rather than zip codes. The zip code equivalent for OVERKRUIN, Eastern Cape is 1441. On international forms that ask for a zip code, enter 1441 if your address is a street address in OVERKRUIN.
What is the PO Box postal code for OVERKRUIN?
The PO Box postal code for OVERKRUIN in HEIDELBERG is 1444. Use this code when your mailing address is a Post Office Box. For physical street addresses, use 1441 instead.
What area does OVERKRUIN fall under?
OVERKRUIN falls under the HEIDELBERG area in Eastern Cape, South Africa. It is assigned the postal code 1441 for street deliveries by SAPO.
Which province is OVERKRUIN located in?
OVERKRUIN is located in Eastern Cape, South Africa, within the HEIDELBERG area. Its street postal code is 1441.
What is the difference between a street code and a PO Box code?
A street code (1441 for OVERKRUIN) is used for physical address deliveries. A PO Box code (1444) 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 OVERKRUIN?
For online shopping deliveries including Takealot, Superbalist, Zando, and other SA retailers, enter 1441 when your delivery address is in OVERKRUIN, HEIDELBERG, Eastern Cape.
Is the postal code for OVERKRUIN 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 OVERKRUIN is 1441 for street addresses. International forms requesting a zip code should be filled in with 1441.
How do I address a letter to OVERKRUIN?
For a street address: write the recipient name, street number and street name, then OVERKRUIN, HEIDELBERG, Eastern Cape, and end with 1441. For a PO Box, use 1444.
What is my postal code if I live in OVERKRUIN?
If you live in OVERKRUIN in HEIDELBERG, Eastern Cape, your postal code is 1441. Use this for government forms, banking, medical aid, insurance, and all official documents. If you receive mail via a PO Box, use 1444.
Can I use 1441 for courier deliveries to OVERKRUIN?
Yes. For courier and parcel deliveries to a physical address in OVERKRUIN, Eastern Cape, use 1441. All major South African couriers — The Courier Guy, Dawn Wing, DHL, PostNet — use this code to route deliveries into the HEIDELBERG area.
What is the postcode for OVERKRUIN in South Africa?
The postcode for OVERKRUIN in South Africa is 1441 (street address) or 1444 (PO Box). The terms postcode, postal code, and zip code are all used interchangeably in South Africa.
What postal code do I use for OVERKRUIN on a government form?
For any South African government form, SARS submission, Home Affairs application, or municipality registration where your address is in OVERKRUIN, HEIDELBERG, use the street postal code 1441.
How many digits is the postal code for OVERKRUIN?
The postal code for OVERKRUIN is a 4-digit number: 1441. 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 OVERKRUIN in HEIDELBERG?
OVERKRUIN is located within the HEIDELBERG postal delivery area of Eastern Cape. Browse our HEIDELBERG area postal codes page to find codes for nearby suburbs.
What is the postal code for HEIDELBERG in Eastern Cape?
Different suburbs within HEIDELBERG, Eastern Cape may have different postal codes. For OVERKRUIN specifically, the street postal code is 1441. Visit our HEIDELBERG 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. OVERKRUIN in HEIDELBERG uses 1441. Browse our Eastern Cape postal codes page to explore all codes in the province.
Is 1441 used for SARS and tax returns?
Yes. When completing a SARS eFiling tax return or any SARS correspondence for an address in OVERKRUIN, HEIDELBERG, enter 1441 as your postal code.
What postal code do I use for OVERKRUIN on online shopping sites?
Use 1441 for all online shopping deliveries to a physical address in OVERKRUIN. This is recognised by Takealot, Checkers Sixty60, Pick n Pay, Woolworths, and all major SA online retailers.
Can I verify the OVERKRUIN 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 OVERKRUIN in HEIDELBERG, Eastern Cape is 1441 and the PO Box code is 1444.
Note: Postal code information for OVERKRUIN is sourced from the South African Post Office (SAPO). Always confirm codes directly with SAPO for critical correspondence.
More About OVERKRUIN Postal Code — HEIDELBERG, Eastern Cape
1. What is the physical postal code of OVERKRUIN?
The physical street postal code of OVERKRUIN is 1441. This code covers all street-addressed properties in OVERKRUIN, HEIDELBERG, Eastern Cape, South Africa. It is a 4-digit number assigned by the South African Post Office.
2. What is the zip code for OVERKRUIN, 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 OVERKRUIN in Eastern Cape is 1441. On international websites and forms that ask for a zip code, enter 1441.
3. What postal code does OVERKRUIN use for banking and insurance?
For all banking, insurance, and financial service registrations where your address is in OVERKRUIN, HEIDELBERG, use the street code 1441. 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 OVERKRUIN?
The post code for OVERKRUIN is 1441 for street addresses in HEIDELBERG, Eastern Cape. If you are posting to a PO Box in OVERKRUIN, the post code is 1444. South African post codes are always 4 digits.
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