5-Digit Postal Codes Germany
| QUICK FACTS | |
|---|---|
| Number of Areas | 8174 |
| Total Digits | 5 |
| Range | 01067 99998 |
About 5-Digit Postal Codes Germany
About
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.
Range
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.
Structure
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.
Level
| Municipalities | 10,981 |
| 5-Digit Postal Codes | 8,174 |
| Districts | 400 |
| 2-Digit Postal Codes | 95 |
| Counties | 31 |
| Federal States | 16 |
Facts
Fact #1
Germany is the largest economy in Europe and the fourth-largest in the world.
Fact #2
The country is known for its engineering excellence, particularly in the automotive industry, with brands like BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Volkswagen.
Fact #3
Oktoberfest, held annually in Munich, is the world's largest beer festival.
Quick Insights
What are postal codes called in Germany?
Yes. These are better known as area Postleitzahl (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?
Postal codes in Germany count 5 digits.
How many postal codes are there in Germany?
Currently, the German 5-digit postal codes consist of 8174 areas.
How many postal codes are within a 10-mile radius of Brandenburg Gate, Berlin?
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