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5-digit Postal Codes Germany

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Vintage
2025
Feature Count
8,173
Source
GfK
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Germany's postal code system, and how is it used?

Germany's 5-Digit postal code data depicts the boundaries of all German geographic zones. This system was developed by the German national postal service (Deutsche Post) in 1993, and it facilitates automatic sortation and efficient mail routing across the country.

Does Germany have ZIP Codes?

Yes. These are better known as area postal codes (or: postleitzahlen / PLZ). People also refer to postal codes as PIN codes. This is an short for Postal Index Number.

What is the length of postal codes in Germany?

The length of a ZIP code in Germany consists of 5 characters. These are 5 digits.

How are German ZIP codes structured?

German postal codes consist of five characters. These characters represent the following:

  • 1xxxx: The first digit targets a specific geographic zone—for example, 1 is North East Germany.
  • x1xxx: The second digit narrows the geographic zone down to a more specific region. For example, a postal code beginning with 10 targets Berlin.
  • xx111: The last three digits identify a local town, commune, or group of delivery districts.

How many postal codes are there in Germany?

8,170

What is the current postal code range in Germany?

The current postal codes (Postleitzahlen) in Germany (DE) range from 01067 – 99998. The lowest 5-digit postal code (01067) targets the eastern city of Dresden. The highest postal code (99998) is located in Körner and Weinbergen—cities in central Germany.

What is the difference between a PLZ and ZIP?

PLZ is the German term for zip code. ZIP code is the English term, mainly used in the U.S., but commonly used internationally.

Which postal codes are associated with which cities or areas?

Postal CodeRegion
1xxxxBerlin
2xxxxHamburg
3xxxxHannover
4xxxxDortmund
5xxxxMainz
6xxxxFrankfurt am Main
7xxxxStuttgart
8xxxxMunich
9xxxxNuremberg

Can you give me some examples of German postal codes?

Example
10115 - Berlin
20535 - Hamburg
30159 - Hannover
44137 - Dortmund
55116 - Mainz
60314 - Frankfurt am Main
70173 - Stuttgart
80538 - Munich
90403 - Nuremberg

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