Postal Code 96242 - Sonnefeld, Bavaria
Bavaria | Germany
| Primary City | Sonnefeld |
| Area of Postal Code 96242 | 29.8 km² |
| Population | 4,538 |
| Male Population | 2,234 (49.2%) |
| Female Population | 2,304 (50.8%) |
| Population change from 1975 to 2020 | -10.0% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2020 | -3.2% |
| Median Age | 46.1 years |
| Male Median Age | 45.1 years |
| Female Median Age | 47.1 years |
| Area Codes | 9266, 9562 |
| Neighborhoods | Bieberbach, Gestungshausen, Hassenberg, Neuses a.Brand, Oberwasungen, Weischau, Wörlsdorf, Zedersdorf |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Coordinates | 50.241067504302414° / 11.15200470091225° |
| Related Postal Codes | 96215, 96224, 96231, 96247, 96260, 96264, 96268, 96269, 96271, 96272 |
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Postal Code 96242 - Sonnefeld, Bavaria Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,041 | 4,644 | 4,688 | 4,606 | 4,538 | 4,515 | 4,511 |
| Population Density | 169.3 / km² | 156 / km² | 157.5 / km² | 154.7 / km² | 152.4 / km² | 151.6 / km² | 151.5 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridPostal Code 96242 - Sonnefeld, Bavaria Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 3.2% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 96242 - Sonnefeld, Bavaria | -10% | -2.3% | -3.2% |
| Sonnefeld | +0.1% | +5.6% | +6.8% |
| Bavaria | +23.9% | +16.7% | +8.4% |
| Germany | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Postal Code 96242 - Sonnefeld, Bavaria Median Age
Median Age: 46.1 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 96242 - Sonnefeld, Bavaria | 46.1 yrs | 47.1 yrs | 45.1 yrs |
| Sonnefeld | 46 yrs | 47 yrs | 45 yrs |
| Bavaria | 43.9 yrs | 44.9 yrs | 42.8 yrs |
| Germany | 44.8 yrs | 46 yrs | 43.6 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Postal Code 96242 Population Density
Population Density: 152 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 96242 | 4,538 | 29.8 km² | 152 / km² |
| Sonnefeld | 2,717 | 1.697 km² | 1,601 / km² |
| Bavaria | 13.2 million | 70,548.3 km² | 187 / 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 96242 - Sonnefeld, Bavaria 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 96242 - Sonnefeld, Bavaria
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Postal Code 96242 - Sonnefeld, Bavaria
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Postal Code 96242 - Sonnefeld, Bavaria
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Beauty salons | 12 |
| Car repair | 11 |
| Construction of buildings | 21 |
| Corporate management | 23 |
| Financial services | 14 |
| Firefighting and rescue | 15 |
| Furniture stores | 27 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 11 |
| Hairdressers | 18 |
| Hardware store | 12 |
| Health and medical | 11 |
| Other membership organizations | 15 |
| Restaurants | 11 |
| Shopping | 32 |
| Sports clubs | 12 |
| Tractors and farm equipment | 10 |
| Wholesale of machinery | 10 |
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 96242 - Sonnefeld, Bavaria Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $30,215 | $32,375 | $35,312 | $29,418 | $32,450 | $36,173 | $35,700 | $37,163 |
| Total GDP | $502.7M | $568.5M | $639M | $524M | $568.9M | $634.5M | $624.4M | $650.3M |
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 96242 CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 96242 | 44,177 tn | 9.73 tn | 1,483.8 tons/km² |
| Sonnefeld | 26,480 tn | 9.75 tn | 15,599.8 tons/km² |
| Bavaria | 129,701,500 tn | 9.81 tn | 1,838.5 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 96242 CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 44,177 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 9.73 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 1,483.8 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (9) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/22/18 | 12:54 PM | 3.2 | 91.9 km | 10,000 m | 2km ENE of Luby, Czech Republic | usgs.gov |
| 5/21/18 | 2:04 PM | 4.1 | 87.6 km | 13,920 m | 2km SSE of Erlbach, Germany | usgs.gov |
| 5/31/14 | 3:37 AM | 3.8 | 89.9 km | 10,000 m | 4km NE of Skalna, Czech Republic | usgs.gov |
| 9/3/11 | 8:52 PM | 4 | 95 km | 2,000 m | Czech Republic | usgs.gov |
| 10/28/08 | 7:51 AM | 3.3 | 93.5 km | 9,400 m | Czech Republic | usgs.gov |
| 10/28/08 | 1:27 AM | 3.3 | 93.9 km | 8,400 m | Czech Republic | usgs.gov |
| 10/28/08 | 1:30 AM | 4.2 | 93 km | 10,000 m | Czech Republic | usgs.gov |
| 10/20/08 | 7:14 PM | 3.5 | 92.8 km | 10,000 m | Czech Republic | usgs.gov |
| 10/16/08 | 3:48 AM | 3.2 | 95.6 km | — | Czech Republic | usgs.gov |
| 10/14/08 | 12:00 PM | 4.1 | 92.2 km | 6,800 m | Czech Republic | usgs.gov |
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Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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Sonnefeld is a municipality in the district of Coburg in Bavaria in Germany.
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