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Postal Codes Austria

Austria, a beautiful country in Central Europe, has an efficient postal code system that simplifies the process of delivering mail and parcels. Whether you're a local, a tourist, or a business owner, understanding Austria postal codes can help ensure accurate deliveries and make finding locations easier. This page provides comprehensive tools for Austria postal code search and lookup.


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List of States and postcodes in Austria

State Districts Postal Codes Postal Codes (Range)
Burgenland 9 152 2413 - 8385
Carinthia (Kärnten) 10 198 8820 - 9873
Lower Austria (Niederösterreich) 24 628 1140 - 8924
Salzburg 6 136 4854 - 8974
Styria (Steiermark) 13 357 2654 - 9463
Tyrol (Tirol) 9 274 6020 - 9992
Upper Austria (Oberösterreich) 18 416 3334 - 8934
Vienna (Wien) 1 24 1010 - 2301
Vorarlberg 4 88 6700 - 6993

Interactive Postal code lookup Map

Click on any location on the map to instantly view its Postal code and address details. For a better experience, switch to Fullscreen mode to enhance your exploration and easily navigate with scroll gestures.

How to Lookup for Postal codes in Austria

1. Search by State and District

Our tools allow you to search for postal codes in Austria by selecting a state and district:

  • State Selection: Use the dropdown to select your desired state.
  • District Selection: After selecting a state, choose the district within that state to view all postal codes and localities in that district.
  • Results: The table below updates to display the postal codes and localities within the selected state and district.

2. Search by Postal Code or Address

You can also use the search bar to look up postal codes or addresses in Austria:

  • Enter the postal code or address in the input field.
  • Click "Search" to view detailed information in the table below, including the locality and corresponding district.

3. Interactive Map

Explore Austria's postal codes visually with our interactive map:

  • On page load, the map shows the coordinates for Austria.
  • Selecting a state updates the map to highlight the selected state's coordinates.
  • Clicking on any point on the map provides complete postal code details, including the address, latitude, and longitude.

This map is particularly useful for users who want a visual representation of postal code locations.

Format of Austria Postal Codes

The Austrian postal code system consists of four-digit numeric codes. Each postal code corresponds to a specific area, municipality, or locality.

Example of Austria Postal Codes:

  • Vienna (capital): 1010, 1020
  • Salzburg: 5020
  • Graz: 8010
Example of Austria Postal Codes

The postal codes are logically structured, with the first digit often representing the broader region, making it easy to identify the general area

History of Austria Postal Codes

The Austria postal code system was introduced in 1966 to streamline mail delivery and support the increasing need for efficient communication. Before the introduction of this system, mail delivery relied on manual sorting and region-based identifiers, which were prone to errors.

The introduction of numeric postal codes made it possible to automate and optimize the sorting process, leading to faster and more accurate mail delivery. This advancement also aligned Austria's postal system with global standards, enabling better international mail exchanges.

Implementation of Austria Postal Codes

The implementation of Austria's postal code system brought transformative changes to mail delivery and related services, significantly enhancing efficiency and accuracy. By organizing the country into clearly defined postal code regions, the system simplified sorting processes, reduced delivery times, and minimized errors in handling addresses.

This structured system not only improved daily postal operations but also enabled targeted services across various industries. For example:

  • Businesses used postal code data to run personalized marketing campaigns, optimize supply chains, and analyze market trends.
  • Government agencies relied on postal code information for demographic studies, resource allocation, and planning regional development projects.

Austria's postal code system has become a critical tool, not just for mail delivery but also for supporting e-commerce, logistics, and urban planning. Its implementation underscores its vital role in Austria's economic and social development.

Helpful Resources

Official website of the Austrian Post

To learn more about the Postal code system and guidelines for efficient mail delivery across Austria, visit Austria Post's official website.

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Guidelines for Addressing Mail in Austria

See this document from Universal Postal Union for the comprehensive guidelines on correctly addressing mail within Austria.

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Wikipedia W Icon

Learn more about the historical context and the structure of Postal codes on the Postal codes in Austria Wikipedia Page.

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AzInfoportal icon

Check the Austria country codes page for more information on ISO codes or abbreviations for each States in Austria.

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