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The Dobsonville postal code is 1863 for street addresses and 1865 for PO Box addresses. Both codes come from the South African Post Office (SAPO) postal code list, which files Dobsonville under Soweto. If a form asks for the postal code of your house or business in Dobsonville, use 1863.
You may also see 1836 on some websites. SAPO’s list has no 1836 code for Dobsonville or anywhere else, so treat it as a typing error. Details were checked on 13 September 2026.
Street code (physical address): 1863
Box code (PO Box / Private Bag): 1865
Listed under: Soweto, Johannesburg, Gauteng
Not a valid SAPO code: 1836
Source: SA Post Office postal code list, checked 13 September 2026
Dobsonville Postal Code: Quick Answer
| You are writing | Use this code |
|---|---|
| A home or business street address in Dobsonville | 1863 |
| A PO Box or Private Bag with a Dobsonville box address | 1865 |
| A “zip code” field on an international website | 1863 (for a street address) |
| An address in Dobsonville Ext 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 11 or 12 | 1863 |
Key Facts
- SAPO lists the place “DOBSONVILLE”, town “SOWETO”, with box code 1865 and street code 1863.
- Dobsonville North and the Dobsonville extensions on SAPO’s list (Ext 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 11 and 12) use street code 1863 and have no separate box code.
- Dobsonville Gardens, Mmesi Park, Dobsonville Block 6 and Dobsonville Block 10 are listed with street code 1863 and box code 1865.
- South Africa uses four-digit postal codes. There is no separate “zip code”.
How It Works / What It Means
South African places can have two codes. The street code is for mail and parcels delivered to a physical address. The box code is for mail addressed to a PO Box or Private Bag at a post office. In Dobsonville these are different numbers, so using the wrong one can cause confusion.
A typical street address looks like this:
- House or unit number and street name
- Suburb or extension (for example, Dobsonville Ext 2)
- Soweto
- 1863
A PO Box address replaces the street line with the box number, for example “PO Box [number], Dobsonville, 1865”. Always copy the exact box details the recipient gives you, because the box may be registered at a different post office.
Local Examples
Here is how official and business listings write Dobsonville addresses, including where they disagree:
| Listing | Code used | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| SAPS: Dobsonville Police Station, 01 Elias Motsoaledi Road | 1863 | Matches SAPO’s street code |
| Dobsonville Mall: 75 Elias Motsoaledi Road, Mmesi Park | 1863 | Matches SAPO’s street code for Mmesi Park |
| Capitec: Dobson Point Shopping Centre branch | 1863 | Matches SAPO’s street code |
| Dobson Point centre directory: Cnr Dobson Drive and Mojahanah Road | 1865 | Box code used on a street address |
| Standard Bank locator: Dobsonville Shopping Centre | 1836 | Not a SAPO code; likely 1863 with digits swapped |
Nearby areas often have different codes. From SAPO’s list:
| Area | Street code | Box code |
|---|---|---|
| Dobsonville | 1863 | 1865 |
| Dobsonville Gardens | 1863 | 1865 |
| Mmesi Park | 1863 | 1865 |
| Greenvillage and Silvertown | 1863 | 1865 |
| Snake Park | 1863 | Not listed |
| Braamfischerville (Braamfischer Phase 1 and Ext 1) | 1875 | 1865 |
| Braamfischer Phase 2, 3, 4 and Ext 2 | 1863 | 1865 where listed |
| Doornkop | 1874 | 1723 |
| Meadowlands | 1852 | 1851 |
| Orlando | 1804 | 1803 |
Official or Current Information
The codes on this page come from the postal code list SAPO publishes on its postal codes page. The downloadable list was last updated by SAPO in January 2020. For courier deliveries or official applications, 1863 with a full street address is the safest choice for Dobsonville.
If you need to post or collect something, note that SAPO’s April 2026 list of active branches does not include a branch named Dobsonville. Check SAPO’s branch information before travelling. For customer queries, SAPO lists 0860 111 502 and [email protected].
Common Questions
Is the Dobsonville postal code 1863 or 1865?
Both, depending on the address. 1863 is the street code for physical addresses and 1865 is the box code for PO Boxes.
What about Dobsonville 1836?
1836 does not appear anywhere in SAPO’s postal code list. Some business listings use it, probably by swapping the last two digits of 1863. Use 1863.
What is the Dobsonville zip code?
South Africa does not use zip codes. When a website asks for one, enter the postal code: 1863 for a Dobsonville street address.
Is the postal code the same for all of Soweto?
No. Soweto areas have their own codes, for example Meadowlands 1852 and Orlando 1804 for street addresses. Check the exact suburb.
Do Dobsonville extensions have their own codes?
No. SAPO lists Dobsonville Ext 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 11 and 12 with the same street code, 1863.
Related Dobsonville Services
Need a bank, clinic or other everyday service after sorting out your address? Browse Services in Dobsonville, or start from the Dobsonville local guide.
Sources & Last Updated
Postal codes were checked on 13 September 2026 against the SA Post Office’s downloadable postal code list. The address examples come from the SAPS station directory, the Dobsonville Mall and Dobson Point websites, and the Capitec and Standard Bank branch locators.