Postal Code 45149 - Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia
North Rhine-Westphalia | Germany
| Primary City | Essen |
| Area of Postal Code 45149 | 7.4 km² |
| Population | 17,155 |
| Male Population | 8,209 (47.8%) |
| Female Population | 8,946 (52.2%) |
| Population change from 1975 to 2020 | +15.3% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2020 | -8.9% |
| Median Age | 45.5 years |
| Male Median Age | 44.1 years |
| Female Median Age | 46.8 years |
| Area Codes | 201, 2054 |
| Neighborhoods | Stadtbezirke III |
| Coordinates | 51.42145111607878° / 6.962202257594343° |
| Related Postal Codes | 45133, 45134, 45136, 45138, 45139, 45141, 45143, 45144, 45145, 45147 |
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Postal Code 45149 - Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,879 | 17,982 | 18,836 | 19,122 | 17,155 | 17,158 | 17,356 |
| Population Density | 1,999.7 / km² | 2,416.7 / km² | 2,531.5 / km² | 2,569.9 / km² | 2,305.6 / km² | 2,306 / km² | 2,332.6 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridPostal Code 45149 - Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 8.9% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 45149 - Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia | +15.3% | -4.6% | -8.9% |
| Essen | +5.7% | +6% | +2.9% |
| 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 45149 - Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia Median Age
Median Age: 45.5 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 45149 - Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia | 45.5 yrs | 46.8 yrs | 44.1 yrs |
| Essen | 45.4 yrs | 46.7 yrs | 44 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 45149 Population Density
Population Density: 2,306 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 45149 | 17,155 | 7.4 km² | 2,306 / km² |
| Essen | 584,556 | 158.2 km² | 3,694 / 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 45149 - Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1300 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 45149 - Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Postal Code 45149 - Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Architects | 27 |
| Construction of buildings | 5 |
| Dentists | 12 |
| Other membership organizations | 1 |
| Painting and paint contractors | 11 |
| Restaurants | 12 |
| Shopping | 4 |
| Businesses | 2,713 |
| Estimated total revenue | ~€155.4M |
| Median revenue per business | ~€86.2K |
| Estimated jobs | 2,678 |
| Estimated payroll | ~€80.7M |
| Industries | Businesses | Total revenue | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 230 | ~€40.0M | ~€117.0K | 486 |
| Human health and social work activities | 158 | ~€26.4M | ~€105.0K | 498 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 240 | ~€11.5M | ~€69.9K | 217 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 40 | ~€9.2M | ~€200.3K | 133 |
| Other service activities | 156 | ~€9.0M | ~€67.7K | 223 |
| Arts, entertainment and recreation | 121 | ~€8.5M | ~€85.8K | 199 |
| Transportation and storage | 56 | ~€8.2M | ~€217.0K | 124 |
| Construction | 74 | ~€7.9M | ~€155.3K | 108 |
Largest businesses by estimated revenue
- Bäcker Peter — Essen · ~€5.4M
- ALDI Essen-Haarzopf — Essen · ~€3.2M
- Gardening Kreuselberg GbR — Essen · ~€2.6M
- Bäcker Peter — Essen · ~€2.2M
- Edeka M&h — Essen · ~€2.2M
median from the 857 of 2,713 businesses with estimates Estimate based on strong signals
Postal Code 45149 - Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia — Revenue trend
Median business revenue by year
| Year | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median revenue per business | ~€67.2K | ~€67.1K | ~€69.7K | ~€78.4K | ~€83.1K | ~€85.6K |
Revenue modeled for the same 857 businesses across all years. Estimate based on strong signals
Business distribution by price for Postal Code 45149 - Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia
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 45149 - Essen, 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 | $9.1B | $9.6B | $10.2B | $10.1B | $11.9B | $11.2B | $11.7B | $12.2B |
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 45149 CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 45149 | 172,696 tn | 10.07 tn | 23,209.9 tons/km² |
| Essen | 5,843,755 tn | 10 tn | 36,928.6 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 45149 CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 172,696 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 10.07 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 23,209.9 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 | 71.2 km | 6,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 7/23/09 | 7:58 PM | 4.1 | 32.8 km | 5,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 12/25/08 | 5:53 AM | 3.2 | 23 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 12/9/08 | 7:28 PM | 3.3 | 38 km | 10,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 11/21/08 | 11:41 PM | 3.3 | 17.3 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 11/12/08 | 12:56 PM | 3.4 | 24.3 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 9/18/08 | 7:33 AM | 3.2 | 34.7 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 5/13/08 | 2:55 AM | 3.3 | 32.8 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 5/1/08 | 11:54 PM | 3.1 | 29.4 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 4/23/08 | 5:10 AM | 3.1 | 28.7 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
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Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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Essen (German pronunciation: [ˈʔɛsn̩]; Latin: Assindia) is a city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Its population of approximately 583.267 (as of 30 September 2015) makes it the 9th-largest city in Germany. It is the central city of the northern (..
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