Postal Code 42555 - Velbert, North Rhine-Westphalia
North Rhine-Westphalia | Germany
| Primary City | Velbert |
| Area of Postal Code 42555 | 21.1 km² |
| Population | 14,085 |
| Male Population | 6,815 (48.4%) |
| Female Population | 7,270 (51.6%) |
| Population change from 1975 to 2020 | -31.0% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2020 | -11.0% |
| Median Age | 46.6 years |
| Male Median Age | 45.6 years |
| Female Median Age | 47.6 years |
| Area Codes | 2051, 2052, 2053, 2056 |
| Neighborhoods | Langenberg |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Coordinates | 51.356716921585° / 7.121957573805865° |
| Related Postal Codes | 42349, 42369, 42389, 42399, 42477, 42549, 42551, 42553, 42579, 42655 |
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Postal Code 42555 - Velbert, North Rhine-Westphalia Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 20,413 | 16,074 | 15,821 | 14,839 | 14,085 | 13,902 | 13,690 |
| Population Density | 969.2 / km² | 763.2 / km² | 751.2 / km² | 704.6 / km² | 668.8 / km² | 660.1 / km² | 650 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridPostal Code 42555 - Velbert, North Rhine-Westphalia Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 11% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 42555 - Velbert, North Rhine-Westphalia | -31% | -12.4% | -11% |
| 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 42555 - Velbert, North Rhine-Westphalia Median Age
Median Age: 46.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 42555 - Velbert, North Rhine-Westphalia | 46.6 yrs | 47.6 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 42555 Population Density
Population Density: 669 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 42555 | 14,085 | 21.1 km² | 669 / 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 42555 - 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.
Business Concentration in Postal Code 42555 - Velbert, North Rhine-Westphalia
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Postal Code 42555 - Velbert, North Rhine-Westphalia
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Construction of buildings | 44 |
| Corporate management | 85 |
| Hairdressers | 29 |
| Health and medical | 48 |
| Other membership organizations | 34 |
| Painting and paint contractors | 34 |
| Real estate | 57 |
| Restaurants | 61 |
| Shopping | 60 |
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 42555 - 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 | $38,102 | $40,826 | $44,529 | $46,739 | $49,598 | $51,611 | $52,908 | $55,075 |
| Total GDP | $2.2B | $2.4B | $2.6B | $2.7B | $2.8B | $3B | $3.1B | $3.2B |
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 42555 CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 42555 | 152,186 tn | 10.8 tn | 7,226 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 42555 CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 152,186 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 10.8 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 7,226 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 | 84.4 km | 6,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 7/23/09 | 7:58 PM | 4.1 | 45.8 km | 5,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 12/25/08 | 5:53 AM | 3.2 | 36.2 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 12/9/08 | 7:28 PM | 3.3 | 51 km | 10,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 11/21/08 | 11:41 PM | 3.3 | 29.3 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 11/12/08 | 12:56 PM | 3.4 | 36.9 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 9/18/08 | 7:33 AM | 3.2 | 47.9 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 5/13/08 | 2:55 AM | 3.3 | 45.9 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 5/1/08 | 11:54 PM | 3.1 | 42.6 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 4/23/08 | 5:10 AM | 3.1 | 41.9 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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