What is the name and length of the German postal code?

In Germany, the identifier is known as the Postleitzahl (abbreviated as PLZ). It is a five-digit numeric code.

What is the postal code for Berlin?

Berlin uses a wide range of codes starting with 10–14. For example, 10117 is a common code for the central Mitte district.

How do the first digits work in Germany?

The first digit (0-9) identifies one of ten large zones. For example, 0 is for parts of Saxony and Thuringia, while 2 is for Hamburg and northern regions.

How can I find a specific PLZ in Germany?

You can use the Postindex.net search bar or browse our regional directory of Germany to find accurate PLZs for any city or street.

Germany Postleitzahl (PLZ)

Navigate the Germany postal network with precision. Our database provides a comprehensive directory of Postleitzahl (PLZ), covering everything from the administrative districts of Berlin to the most remote localities. Ensure accurate mail routing and seamless logistics by using the correct geographic identifiers for every street and city across the country.

Regions of Germany

Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

Germany Statistic

Capital

Berlin

ISO Alpha-2

ISO Alpha-3

DEU

Calling code

+49

Currency

Euro (€)

Code Format

NNNNN

Regions / States

Total Postcodes

16,476

About Germany Postal System

Deutsche Post DHL Group manages the German Postleitzahl (PLZ) system, which is one of the most efficient logistics frameworks in the world. Introduced after the reunification in 1993, the current five-digit system organizes the country into ten major postal zones (0-9). This numeric structure supports Germany's massive industrial exports and complex urban mail distribution across sixteen federal states.

Address Example in Germany

HERR HANS SCHMIDT
HAUPTSTRASSE 5
10117 BERLIN
GERMANY

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Code Structure

The German PLZ consists of five digits. The first digit represents the major zone (Leitzone), the second digit the region (Leitregion), and the final three digits indicate the specific municipality or postal district (Postleitort).

FAQ about Germany

Code	Locality	Region
70173	Stuttgart	Baden-Wurttemberg
70174	Stuttgart	Baden-Wurttemberg
80331	Munchen	Bayern
80333	Munchen	Bayern
10115	Berlin	Berlin
10117	Berlin	Berlin
28195	Bremen	Bremen
28197	Bremen	Bremen
20038	Hamburg	Hamburg
20095	Hamburg	Hamburg
60306	Frankfurt Am Main	Hessen
60308	Frankfurt Am Main	Hessen