5-Digit Postal Code Germany

calendar_today JANUARY 2019  | insert_drive_file COMPATIBLE WITH SPOTZI MAPBUILDER, GEODATA, EXCEL, SHAPEFILE, KML

This map visualizes all 5-digit postal codes in Germany. The data in this dataset contains all the geographical data that is used to draw the postal code boundaries on a digital map. Spotzi developed and updated this data. The boundaries in this set were last updated in 2019. The dataset contains 8.699 postal code areas (status: january 2019).

Which features contains this postal code dataset?

This dataset contains the following characteristics:

FeatureValue (example)
Postalcode79588
GeometryPOLYGON(((7.5117461 47.6977751,7.5118128 47.698538,7.5120292 47.69942…

Use postal code boundaries for location analytics

Many of our clients import this data into the Spotzi Mapbuilder to perform location analytics and find answers to the most challenging business issues. Our online tool offers you the possibility to directly import our geographical data, create insightful maps and perform location intelligence. When you order this dataset with our Mapbuilder package you will receive the following benefits.

  • 5-Digit Postal Code Germany
    Join your own data to postal code areas on the map.
  • 5-Digit Postal Code Germany
    Advanced map styling options.
  • 5-Digit Postal Code Germany
    Calculate the population density/households per postal code.
  • 5-Digit Postal Code Germany
    Visualize the number of business per postal code area.
  • 5-Digit Postal Code Germany
    Upload a list with business locations and visualize every location on the map.
  • 5-Digit Postal Code Germany
    Filtering postal code areas within a certain radius from your location.
  • 5-Digit Postal Code Germany
    Exporting data based on these filters.

When ordering this dataset in combination with a subscription on Spotzi Premium you will receive 12-month access to these functionalities. During this period you will also receive regular updates of your data. After 12 months, your subscription will automatically be extended.

Ready-to-use location analytics packages with postal code areas

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Order this dataset separately or as a postal code list for Excel?

Do you prefer to use this data in Excel, a CRM or BI tools? You are also able to export this data to CSV or as a geographical file (.geojson, .shp and .kml) that is compatible with software like Esri ARCGIS, Carto, Mapbox, Tableau, Qlik, Mapinfo and QGIS.

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5-Digit Postal Code Germany

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DETAILS
SourceSpotzi
Last update2019
Year of coverage2018
Update intervalAnnually
Number of features2
Geographical levelpc5
Number of records8.699
GeometryPolygons
ProjectionWGS84
EncodingUTF-8
Available formatsCSV, Shapefile, KML, GEOJSON, XML
Web service?Yes
Compatible withSpotzi Mapbuilder, Esri ARCGIS, Carto, Mapbox, Tableau, Qlik, Mapinfo, QGIS, Excel, CRM integratie

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Frequently asked questions

  • Can I export the postal code boundaries as a geographical or Excel file?

     
    Yes! You have unlimited access to this data that you can export at all time. During your subscription you will automatically receive regular data updates.

  • How do I end my yearly subscription to this data?

     
    In the Mapbuilder you can always notify us if you want to end your subscription. The data will always be available as a download in your Mapbuilder account, however you will not receive any more data updates and the premium functionalities will be disabled.

  • I cancelled my data subscription. Do I still have the rights to use this data?

     
    Yes! You receive unlimited usage rights.

  • Is this data also available as a web service?

     
    Yes! When you purchased one of our postal code datasets with a yearly subscription to Spotzi Premium, you have access to the functionalities to the Spotzi Webservice.

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Postal codes in Germany

Postal code structure in Germany

This German postal code system is developed by the German national postal service (Deutsche Post) to divide Germany into different areas. With this system each German region gets a unique code and locations can be found easily.

Postal codes in Germany are known as Postleitzahlen. The 5-digit postal code system of Germany was introduced in 1993. Four years after the reunification of the Federal Republic of Germany and the German Democratic Republic. Before that time, Germany had a 4-digit postal code system.

The 5-digit postal code has the following structure:

  • 1xxxx: The first digit represents a specific German area or region. 1 represents the regions Berlin, Brandenburg, Mecklenburg-West Pomerania and parts of Saxony
  • 10xxx: The second digit represent a region. 10 features the region Berlin.
  • 10115: The last three digits feature a certain town, commune and group of delivery district. 115 features Berlin-Mitte.

Postal code range in Germany

The current postal code (postleitzahl) range of Germany (DE) is: 01067 – 99998. The lowest 5-digit postal code (01067) starts in Dresden. A city in the east of Germany. The highest postal code (99998) is located in Körner and Weinbergen. These cities are located in central Germany.

5-digit postal code areas in Germany

At this moment the total 5-digit postal code database of Germany contains 8,699 areas.

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