Germany Postal Codes
Browse 16 regional directories with city-level codes — Mittelfranken 39615, Karlsruhe 63928, Detmold 32049. Learn how the Germany postal code system is built, write addresses the way local posts expect, and get freight quotes from the same code. Directory re-verified November 10, 2026.
Germany Postal Codes
Germany uses five-digit postal codes, known locally as Postleitzahlen or PLZ, to identify geographic delivery areas. The directory below organizes Germany postal-code records by state and representative locality for address checking, freight planning and delivery coordination.
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Postal codes indexed for Germany
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Digits in a standard postal code
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States and city-states indexed
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Representative city or locality samples
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What is the postal code for Berlin, Germany?
A representative Berlin postal code is 10115. The correct code depends on the exact street and delivery area.
What is the postal code for Stuttgart, Germany?
A representative Stuttgart postal code is 70173. The full delivery address should be checked before dispatch.
What is the postal code for Düsseldorf, Germany?
A representative Düsseldorf postal code is 40210. Postal codes in Germany identify specific delivery areas rather than an entire city in every case.
Germany Postal Code Anatomy
A Germany postal code has five numeric characters and is normally written without spaces or punctuation. The digits provide a geographic routing reference; the exact delivery area must be confirmed against the complete address.
Example: 70173, a representative postal code for Stuttgart
70|173
70 Regional routing area or broader postal zone.
173 Local delivery-area identifier used to route mail within the broader region.
Germany States and Postal-Code Directories
Germany has 16 states and city-states. The table lists every state represented in the Ecer Freight Germany directory, together with the indexed range and any representative city or locality samples supplied for that state.
State directories and representative postal codes
| Province/State | Sampled city codes | |
|---|---|---|
| Bayern 39615–97909 |
Mittelfranken 39615 Unterfranken 63739 Oberbayern 80331 |
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| baden württemberg 63928–97999 |
Karlsruhe 63928 Stuttgart 70173 tübingen 72070 |
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| Nordrhein Westfalen 32049–59969 |
Detmold 32049 Arnsberg 34431 düsseldorf 40210 |
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| Niedersachsen 16845–49849 |
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| Mecklenburg Vorpommern 17033–23999 |
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| Rheinland Pfalz 51598–76891 |
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| Sachsen 01067–09669 |
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| Hessen 34117–69518 |
Kassel 34117 gießen 35037 Darmstadt 35510 |
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| thüringen 04600–99998 |
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| Brandenburg 01945–19357 |
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| Sachsen Anhalt 06108–39649 |
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| Schleswig Holstein 21039–27498 |
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| Berlin 10115–14199 |
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| Saarland 66111–66839 |
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| Hamburg 20095–27499 |
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| Bremen 27568–28779 |
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State coverage and postal-code ranges follow the complete 16-item Ecer Freight Germany directory snapshot. Reviewed November 10, 2026.
Germany Address Format and Postal-Code Guide
A complete Germany address should include the recipient, street and house number, five-digit postal code, locality and country for international shipments. The postal code is placed before the locality name.
International mailing format
For international mail, use the recipient and street details first, followed by the five-digit postal code and locality. Place the country name on the final line in English.
Recipient Name
Example Street 12
70173 Stuttgart
GERMANY
Example Street 12
70173 Stuttgart
GERMANY
Postal-code example: 70173 Stuttgart.
Domestic Germany format
Domestic addresses generally place the street and house number on one line, followed by the postal code and locality. A country line is normally unnecessary for domestic delivery.
Recipient Name
Example Street 12
80331 Oberbayern
Example Street 12
80331 Oberbayern
Check the exact locality and delivery area before handing a parcel to a carrier.
Courier and e-commerce labels
Enter the postal code exactly as five digits and keep the locality, street, house number, recipient name and contact details in separate fields where the platform allows it. Avoid replacing a postal code with a telephone area code or leaving out leading zeroes.
For freight shipments, the pickup or delivery postal code should match the commercial invoice, booking data and customs documentation where applicable.
How to verify a Germany postal code
Search the Ecer Freight directory by locality or region, then compare the result with the official postal-service address tools and the full street address.
Search Stuttgart postal codes or visit Deutsche Post for official postal guidance.
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Germany Postal Code FAQ
How many postal codes does Germany have?
The Ecer Freight database indexes 78212 Germany postal-code entries in the Nov 2026 snapshot. This is a first-party directory count and may differ from counts based on a different source, category or record definition.
How many digits or characters is a Germany postal code?
A standard Germany postal code has five numeric digits, such as 10115, 70173 or 40210. It is generally written without spaces or punctuation.
What postal code is used for Berlin, Germany?
One representative Berlin code in the directory is 10115. Berlin has multiple postal-code areas, so the exact street address is required for final verification.
What happens if a Germany postal code is incorrect?
An incorrect code can route mail or a parcel to the wrong delivery area, cause address clarification, delay customs or carrier processing, or lead to a return. The postal code should be checked together with the locality, street and house number.
How should a Germany address be written for international shipping?
Use the recipient name, street and house number, five-digit postal code and locality, followed by GERMANY on the final line. Freight documents should use the same address details as the booking and commercial paperwork.
How can a Germany postal code be searched online?
Use the Ecer Freight Germany postal-code search with a city or regional keyword, then confirm the result against the complete delivery address.
How current is the Germany postal-code directory?
This page uses the Nov 2026 Ecer Freight database snapshot and was reviewed on November 10, 2026. Postal boundaries and delivery records can change, so time-sensitive shipments should be confirmed before dispatch.
Where can a logistics quotation be requested for Germany?
For an international freight quotation, use the inquiry page and provide the origin and destination postal codes, cargo details and preferred transport mode.
Germany Postal-Code Data Methodology
The Germany directory combines a first-party indexed postal-code dataset with country-level address-format and postal-system references. State and locality links on this page point to the corresponding Ecer Freight directory records.
- Ecer Freight Germany postal-code directory: 78212 indexed postal-code entries in the Nov 2026 first-party database snapshot.
- Deutsche Post: official Germany postal-service reference for address and delivery information.
- Universal Postal Union: international postal addressing and operational reference.
The page was reviewed on November 10, 2026. The 78212 figure is the Ecer Freight database count for country code DE; state coverage reflects all 16 states and city-states represented in the supplied directory snapshot. Postal-code availability and delivery applicability remain subject to address-level confirmation.
Prepared and maintained by the Ecer Freight Logistics Research Team using first-party directory data and recognized postal references, with quarterly review. This edition was reviewed on November 10, 2026.
If a postal-code or address record appears incorrect, use the search tools or contact Ecer Freight through the contact page.