What is Austria's postal code system, and how is it used?+
Austria's postal codes (known as Postleitzahlen) depict the boundaries of every area in Austria down to post office level. The geographic segmentation of these districts was developed by the Austrian Post to aid in efficient mail routing across the country. The Austrian postal code system was introduced in 1966.
How many 4-digit postal codes are there in Austria?+
2,217
Does Austria have ZIP Codes?+
Yes. These are better known as area postal codes (or: postleitzahlen). 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 Austria?+
The length of a zip code in Austria consists of 4 characters. These are 4 digits.
How are Austrian ZIP codes structured?+
Austrian postal codes consist of four digits. These digits represent the following:
• 1xxx: The first digit targets one of the nine Austrian states (also known as Bundesland). For example, Vienna.
• x1xx: The second digit identifies a regional area or district within that state.
• xx1x: The third digit defines a specific mail route (such as railway or post car routes).
• xxx1: The fourth digit indicates a specific Austrian post office.
What's the current postal code range in Austria?+
The current postal codes (Postleitzahlen) in Austria range from 1000–9992. The lowest 4-digit postal code (1000) targets Austria's capital, Vienna. The highest 4-digit postal code (9992) is located in Iselsberg-Stronach—a municipality in the state of Tirol.
Which postal codes are associated with which cities or areas?+
Postal Code State and State Capital
1xxx Vienna (Wien), Wien
2xxx Eastern side of Lower Austria (Niederösterreich), Sankt Pölten
3xxx Western side of Lower Austria (Niederösterreich), Sankt Pölten
4xxx Upper Austria (Oberösterreich), Linz
5xxx Salzburg and west Upper Austria, Salzburg
6xxx Tyrol and Voralberg (without East Tyrol), Innsbruck for Tyrol and Bregenz for Voralberg
7xxx Burgenland, Eisenstadt
8xxx Styria, Graz
9xxx Carinthia and East Tyrol, Klagenfurt
Can you give me some examples of Austrian postal codes?+
Example
1010 - Vienna City Center
2054 - Haugsdorf
3550 - Langenlois
4030 - Linz
5020, 5023, 5026, 5061, 5071, 5081, 5082 - Salzburg
6020 - Innsbruck
7011 - Zagersdorf
8036 - Graz
9904 - Thurn