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  1. Home
  2. Continents
  3. Europe
  4. Germany
🇩🇪

Germany Postal codes

Deutschland

10115Europe5 chars
Browse All Codes Lookup Tool
Total Codes

12.2K

Code Length

5 chars

States

19

Admin Levels

3

Interactive Map

Explore Germany's 19 states with our interactive map.

Open Map

Find Post Offices

Locate post offices across Germany. Find addresses and contact information.

Find Offices

Understanding Germany Postal codes

Clinical trial kits sent to Germany print five-digit identifiers (10115); DE hospital receiving docks scan them into the right pharmacy corridors.

Key Characteristics

Code Type

Numeric

Administered By

National Postal Service

Coverage

Nationwide

Postal code format breakdown

Germany uses numeric postal codes with 5 digits (example: 10115). In our directory, these codes are organized from states down to municipalities.

Visual Structure

1
0
1
1
5

Clinical trial kits sent to Germany print five-digit identifiers (10115); DE hospital receiving docks scan them into the right pharmacy corridors.

Administrative Hierarchy

How Germany organises areas for postal codes

States(19)
Districts(23)
Municipalities(417)
1

State

19 total
Browse all states
2

District

23 total
3

Municipality

417 total

States Directory

Browse all 19 top-level divisions

Thuringia
Schleswig-Holstein
Saxony-Anhalt
Saxony
Saarland
Rheinland-Pfalz
Nordrhein-Westfalen
Lower Saxony
Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania
Hessen
Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg
Bremen
Brandenburg
Land Berlin
Bavaria
Baden-Württemberg
+3 more

Addressing Mail to Germany

Step-by-step guide for correct address formatting

1
Recipient name
2
Street name and number
3
Postal code City
4
GERMANY

Sample Address Block

Name; Mozartstr. 9; 10115 Berlin; GERMANY

Delivery Best Practices

Tips for successful mail and package delivery

Always verify the postal code

Verify your postal code is complete (5 digits) before sending. Use our lookup tool to confirm accuracy.

Include all address levels

Write the full address hierarchy for best results.

Avoid abbreviations

Write out full state names to prevent sorting errors.

Don't omit the postal code

Missing postal codes cause significant delivery delays and may result in returned mail.

Shipping to Germany

What to know when sending packages

Standard domestic delivery within Germany typically takes 2–7 business days. International packages require complete address information including the postal code. Always include the correct 5-character code for fastest routing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Germany postal codes

What is the postal code format for Germany?

Germany uses 5 digits in the postal code. An example is 10115. Clinical trial kits sent to Germany print five-digit identifiers (10115); DE hospital receiving docks scan them into the right pharmacy corridors.

How many states does Germany have?

Germany has 19 states with postal code coverage. Use our browse tool to explore them.

How do I find my postal code in Germany?

Use our free lookup or browse by state to find the exact postal code for your location.

Where do I write the postal code on a Germany address?

The postal code is written on the same line as or immediately after the state, before the country name when mailing internationally.

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Example Code

10115

5 characters

Country Facts

Continent
Europe
ISO Alpha-2
DE
Admin Levels
3

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  1. Home
  2. Continents
  3. Europe
  4. Germany
🇩🇪

Germany Postal codes

Deutschland

10115Europe5 chars
Browse All Codes Lookup Tool
Total Codes

12.2K

Code Length

5 chars

States

19

Admin Levels

3

Interactive Map

Explore Germany's 19 states with our interactive map.

Open Map

Find Post Offices

Locate post offices across Germany. Find addresses and contact information.

Find Offices

Understanding Germany Postal codes

Clinical trial kits sent to Germany print five-digit identifiers (10115); DE hospital receiving docks scan them into the right pharmacy corridors.

Key Characteristics

Code Type

Numeric

Administered By

National Postal Service

Coverage

Nationwide

Postal code format breakdown

Germany uses numeric postal codes with 5 digits (example: 10115). In our directory, these codes are organized from states down to municipalities.

Visual Structure

1
0
1
1
5

Clinical trial kits sent to Germany print five-digit identifiers (10115); DE hospital receiving docks scan them into the right pharmacy corridors.

Administrative Hierarchy

How Germany organises areas for postal codes

States(19)
Districts(23)
Municipalities(417)
1

State

19 total
Browse all states
2

District

23 total
3

Municipality

417 total

States Directory

Browse all 19 top-level divisions

Thuringia
Schleswig-Holstein
Saxony-Anhalt
Saxony
Saarland
Rheinland-Pfalz
Nordrhein-Westfalen
Lower Saxony
Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania
Hessen
Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg
Bremen
Brandenburg
Land Berlin
Bavaria
Baden-Württemberg
+3 more

Addressing Mail to Germany

Step-by-step guide for correct address formatting

1
Recipient name
2
Street name and number
3
Postal code City
4
GERMANY

Sample Address Block

Name; Mozartstr. 9; 10115 Berlin; GERMANY

Delivery Best Practices

Tips for successful mail and package delivery

Always verify the postal code

Verify your postal code is complete (5 digits) before sending. Use our lookup tool to confirm accuracy.

Include all address levels

Write the full address hierarchy for best results.

Avoid abbreviations

Write out full state names to prevent sorting errors.

Don't omit the postal code

Missing postal codes cause significant delivery delays and may result in returned mail.

Shipping to Germany

What to know when sending packages

Standard domestic delivery within Germany typically takes 2–7 business days. International packages require complete address information including the postal code. Always include the correct 5-character code for fastest routing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Germany postal codes

What is the postal code format for Germany?

Germany uses 5 digits in the postal code. An example is 10115. Clinical trial kits sent to Germany print five-digit identifiers (10115); DE hospital receiving docks scan them into the right pharmacy corridors.

How many states does Germany have?

Germany has 19 states with postal code coverage. Use our browse tool to explore them.

How do I find my postal code in Germany?

Use our free lookup or browse by state to find the exact postal code for your location.

Where do I write the postal code on a Germany address?

The postal code is written on the same line as or immediately after the state, before the country name when mailing internationally.

More Countries in Europe

🇦🇩

Andorra

AD

🇦🇱

Albania

AL

🇦🇹

Austria

AT

🇦🇽

Aland Islands

AX

🇧🇦

Bosnia and Herzegovina

BA

🇧🇪

Belgium

BE

View all countries in Europe

Example Code

10115

5 characters

Country Facts

Continent
Europe
ISO Alpha-2
DE
Admin Levels
3

On This Page

OverviewMap & Post OfficesAbout the SystemPostal code formatAdmin HierarchyStates DirectoryAddress GuideDelivery TipsShipping InfoFAQRelated Countries

Free Postal codes tools

Look up, validate, and download Germany postal codes.

Postal code lookup Address Validator Download PDF