Postal Code 42549 - Velbert, North Rhine-Westphalia
North Rhine-Westphalia | Germany
| Primary City | Velbert |
| Area of Postal Code 42549 | 10 km² |
| Population | 26,772 |
| Male Population | 12,953 (48.4%) |
| Female Population | 13,819 (51.6%) |
| Population change from 1975 to 2020 | +33.0% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2020 | +17.9% |
| Median Age | 46.6 years |
| Male Median Age | 45.6 years |
| Female Median Age | 47.5 years |
| Area Codes | 2051, 2052, 2053, 2056 |
| Neighborhoods | Alte Höh, Barmen, Hetterscheidt, Langenhorst |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Coordinates | 51.338071710267606° / 7.022467902220044° |
| Related Postal Codes | 42289, 42327, 42329, 42349, 42369, 42551, 42553, 42555, 42579, 42651 |
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Postal Code 42549 - Velbert, North Rhine-Westphalia Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 20,127 | 22,426 | 22,705 | 21,548 | 26,772 | 26,247 | 25,620 |
| Population Density | 2,005.6 / km² | 2,234.7 / km² | 2,262.5 / km² | 2,147.2 / km² | 2,667.8 / km² | 2,615.5 / km² | 2,553 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridPostal Code 42549 - Velbert, North Rhine-Westphalia Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 17.9% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 42549 - Velbert, North Rhine-Westphalia | +33% | +19.4% | +17.9% |
| Velbert | -18.3% | -12.6% | -11.3% |
| North Rhine-Westphalia | +6.8% | +6% | +2.2% |
| Germany | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Postal Code 42549 - Velbert, North Rhine-Westphalia Median Age
Median Age: 46.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 42549 - Velbert, North Rhine-Westphalia | 46.6 yrs | 47.5 yrs | 45.6 yrs |
| Velbert | 46.7 yrs | 47.6 yrs | 45.7 yrs |
| North Rhine-Westphalia | 44.5 yrs | 45.6 yrs | 43.3 yrs |
| Germany | 44.8 yrs | 46 yrs | 43.6 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Postal Code 42549 Population Density
Population Density: 2,668 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 42549 | 26,772 | 10 km² | 2,668 / km² |
| Velbert | 69,422 | 28.3 km² | 2,451 / km² |
| North Rhine-Westphalia | 18.3 million | 34,118.6 km² | 537 / km² |
| Germany | 80.7 million | 358,179.8 km² | 225 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Postal Code 42549 - Velbert, North Rhine-Westphalia Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods
Business Distribution by neighborhood in Postal Code 42549 - Velbert, North Rhine-Westphalia
Business Concentration in Postal Code 42549 - Velbert, North Rhine-Westphalia
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Postal Code 42549 - Velbert, North Rhine-Westphalia
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Accountants | 37 |
| Car repair | 34 |
| Construction of buildings | 52 |
| Corporate management | 83 |
| Electrical installation | 36 |
| Electronics stores | 34 |
| Financial services | 34 |
| Health and medical | 74 |
| Real estate | 42 |
| Restaurants | 60 |
| Shopping | 53 |
| Wholesale of construction supplies | 32 |
| Wholesalers | 33 |
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Postal Code 42549 - Velbert, North Rhine-Westphalia Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $43,131 | $46,214 | $50,406 | $50,786 | $60,935 | $57,257 | $58,084 | $60,464 |
| Total GDP | $3.5B | $3.7B | $3.9B | $3.9B | $4.7B | $4.5B | $4.7B | $4.9B |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Postal Code 42549 CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 42549 | 287,409 tn | 10.74 tn | 28,639.8 tons/km² |
| Velbert | 749,221 tn | 10.79 tn | 26,451.1 tons/km² |
| North Rhine-Westphalia | 183,519,420 tn | 10.01 tn | 5,378.9 tons/km² |
| Germany | 755,339,039 tn | 9.36 tn | 2,108.8 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Postal Code 42549 CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 287,409 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 10.74 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 28,639.8 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/8/11 | 12:02 PM | 4.2 | 79.2 km | 6,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 7/23/09 | 7:58 PM | 4.1 | 40.6 km | 5,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 12/25/08 | 5:53 AM | 3.2 | 31.8 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 12/9/08 | 7:28 PM | 3.3 | 47.5 km | 10,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 11/21/08 | 11:41 PM | 3.3 | 27.5 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 11/12/08 | 12:56 PM | 3.4 | 31.2 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 9/18/08 | 7:33 AM | 3.2 | 44 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 5/13/08 | 2:55 AM | 3.3 | 40.8 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 5/1/08 | 11:54 PM | 3.1 | 37.8 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 4/23/08 | 5:10 AM | 3.1 | 37.1 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
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Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Primary City
Velbert is a big town in the district of Mettmann, in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. The city is renowned worldwide for the production of locks and fittings.
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