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Belgium ZIP Code Dataset

Comprehensive Belgium ZIP code data with accurate geographic coordinates, administrative divisions, and time zone

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Sample Dataset Belgium

ISOCountryLanguageRegion 1Region 2Region 3Region 4LocalityZip CodeLatitudeLongitudeTimezone
BEBelgiqueFRRégion Bruxelles-CapitaleN/ABruxelles-CapitaleBruxellesBruxelles50.8462454.357477Europe/Brussels
BEBelgiqueFRRégion Bruxelles-CapitaleN/ABruxelles-CapitaleBruxellesBruxelles50.8467124.353979Europe/Brussels
BEBelgiqueFRRégion Bruxelles-CapitaleN/ABruxelles-CapitaleBruxellesBruxelles50.8467124.353979Europe/Brussels
BEBelgiqueFRRégion Bruxelles-CapitaleN/ABruxelles-CapitaleAnderlechtAnderlecht50.8465404.337230Europe/Brussels
BEBelgiqueFRRégion Bruxelles-CapitaleN/ABruxelles-CapitaleAuderghemAuderghem50.8169764.418941Europe/Brussels
BEBelgiqueFRRégion Bruxelles-CapitaleN/ABruxelles-CapitaleBerchem-Sainte-AgatheBerchem-Sainte-Agathe50.8645654.295829Europe/Brussels
BEBelgiqueFRRégion Bruxelles-CapitaleN/ABruxelles-CapitaleBruxellesHaren50.8911314.418413Europe/Brussels
BEBelgiqueFRRégion Bruxelles-CapitaleN/ABruxelles-CapitaleBruxellesLaeken50.8840804.345787Europe/Brussels
BEBelgiqueFRRégion Bruxelles-CapitaleN/ABruxelles-CapitaleBruxellesNeder-Over-Heembeek50.8945644.383251Europe/Brussels
BEBelgiqueFRRégion Bruxelles-CapitaleN/ABruxelles-CapitaleEtterbeekEtterbeek50.8330964.393365Europe/Brussels
BEBelgiqueFRRégion Bruxelles-CapitaleN/ABruxelles-CapitaleEvereEvere50.8702564.404582Europe/Brussels
BEBelgiqueFRRégion Bruxelles-CapitaleN/ABruxelles-CapitaleForestForest50.8096794.322219Europe/Brussels
BEBelgiqueFRRégion Bruxelles-CapitaleN/ABruxelles-CapitaleGanshorenGanshoren50.8728044.312062Europe/Brussels
BEBelgiqueFRRégion Bruxelles-CapitaleN/ABruxelles-CapitaleIxellesIxelles50.8255914.373431Europe/Brussels
BEBelgiqueFRRégion Bruxelles-CapitaleN/ABruxelles-CapitaleJetteJette50.8775804.328845Europe/Brussels
BEBelgiqueFRRégion Bruxelles-CapitaleN/ABruxelles-CapitaleKoekelbergKoekelberg50.8623794.325307Europe/Brussels
BEBelgiqueFRRégion Bruxelles-CapitaleN/ABruxelles-CapitaleMolenbeek-Saint-JeanMolenbeek-Saint-Jean50.8551874.320077Europe/Brussels
BEBelgiqueFRRégion Bruxelles-CapitaleN/ABruxelles-CapitaleSaint-GillesSaint-Gilles50.8285944.344854Europe/Brussels
BEBelgiqueFRRégion Bruxelles-CapitaleN/ABruxelles-CapitaleSaint-Josse-ten-NoodeSaint-Josse-ten-Noode50.8523244.373070Europe/Brussels
BEBelgiqueFRRégion Bruxelles-CapitaleN/ABruxelles-CapitaleSchaerbeekSchaerbeek50.8623554.381076Europe/Brussels
BEBelgiqueFRRégion Bruxelles-CapitaleN/ABruxelles-CapitaleUccleUccle50.8014344.346572Europe/Brussels
BEBelgiqueFRRégion Bruxelles-CapitaleN/ABruxelles-CapitaleWatermael-BoitsfortWatermael-Boitsfort50.8045014.410160Europe/Brussels
BEBelgiqueFRRégion Bruxelles-CapitaleN/ABruxelles-CapitaleWoluwe-Saint-LambertWoluwe-Saint-Lambert50.8470134.426127Europe/Brussels
BEBelgiqueFRRégion Bruxelles-CapitaleN/ABruxelles-CapitaleWoluwe-Saint-PierreWoluwe-Saint-Pierre50.8334454.440942Europe/Brussels
BEBelgiqueFRRégion FlamandeAnversAnversAartselaarAartselaar51.1324404.385370Europe/Brussels
BEBelgiëNLBrussels Hoofdstedelijk GewestN/ABrussel HoofdstadBrusselBrussel50.8462454.357477Europe/Brussels
BEBelgiëNLBrussels Hoofdstedelijk GewestN/ABrussel HoofdstadBrusselBrussel50.8467124.353979Europe/Brussels
BEBelgiëNLBrussels Hoofdstedelijk GewestN/ABrussel HoofdstadBrusselBrussel50.8467124.353979Europe/Brussels
BEBelgiëNLBrussels Hoofdstedelijk GewestN/ABrussel HoofdstadAnderlechtAnderlecht50.8465404.337230Europe/Brussels
BEBelgiëNLBrussels Hoofdstedelijk GewestN/ABrussel HoofdstadOudergemOudergem50.8169764.418941Europe/Brussels
BEBelgiëNLBrussels Hoofdstedelijk GewestN/ABrussel HoofdstadSint-Agatha-BerchemSint-Agatha-Berchem50.8645654.295829Europe/Brussels
BEBelgiëNLBrussels Hoofdstedelijk GewestN/ABrussel HoofdstadBrusselHaren50.8911314.418413Europe/Brussels
BEBelgiëNLBrussels Hoofdstedelijk GewestN/ABrussel HoofdstadBrusselLaken50.8840804.345787Europe/Brussels
BEBelgiëNLBrussels Hoofdstedelijk GewestN/ABrussel HoofdstadBrusselNeder-Over-Heembeek50.8945644.383251Europe/Brussels
BEBelgiëNLBrussels Hoofdstedelijk GewestN/ABrussel HoofdstadEtterbeekEtterbeek50.8330964.393365Europe/Brussels
BEBelgiëNLBrussels Hoofdstedelijk GewestN/ABrussel HoofdstadEvereEvere50.8702564.404582Europe/Brussels
BEBelgiëNLBrussels Hoofdstedelijk GewestN/ABrussel HoofdstadVorstVorst50.8096794.322219Europe/Brussels
BEBelgiëNLBrussels Hoofdstedelijk GewestN/ABrussel HoofdstadGanshorenGanshoren50.8728044.312062Europe/Brussels
BEBelgiëNLBrussels Hoofdstedelijk GewestN/ABrussel HoofdstadElseneElsene50.8255914.373431Europe/Brussels
BEBelgiëNLBrussels Hoofdstedelijk GewestN/ABrussel HoofdstadJetteJette50.8775804.328845Europe/Brussels
BEBelgiëNLBrussels Hoofdstedelijk GewestN/ABrussel HoofdstadKoekelbergKoekelberg50.8623794.325307Europe/Brussels
BEBelgiëNLBrussels Hoofdstedelijk GewestN/ABrussel HoofdstadSint-Jans-MolenbeekSint-Jans-Molenbeek50.8551874.320077Europe/Brussels
BEBelgiëNLBrussels Hoofdstedelijk GewestN/ABrussel HoofdstadSint-GillisSint-Gillis50.8285944.344854Europe/Brussels
BEBelgiëNLBrussels Hoofdstedelijk GewestN/ABrussel HoofdstadSint-Joost-ten-NodeSint-Joost-ten-Node50.8523244.373070Europe/Brussels
BEBelgiëNLBrussels Hoofdstedelijk GewestN/ABrussel HoofdstadSchaarbeekSchaarbeek50.8623554.381076Europe/Brussels
BEBelgiëNLBrussels Hoofdstedelijk GewestN/ABrussel HoofdstadUkkelUkkel50.8014344.346572Europe/Brussels
BEBelgiëNLBrussels Hoofdstedelijk GewestN/ABrussel HoofdstadWatermaal-BosvoordeWatermaal-Bosvoorde50.8045014.410160Europe/Brussels
BEBelgiëNLBrussels Hoofdstedelijk GewestN/ABrussel HoofdstadSint-Lambrechts-WoluweSint-Lambrechts-Woluwe50.8470134.426127Europe/Brussels
BEBelgiëNLBrussels Hoofdstedelijk GewestN/ABrussel HoofdstadSint-Pieters-WoluweSint-Pieters-Woluwe50.8334454.440942Europe/Brussels
BEBelgiëNLVlaams GewestAntwerpenAntwerpenAartselaarAartselaar51.1324404.385370Europe/Brussels

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Belgium's Postal Code Format

Belgium uses a "Code postal" system, which is a four-digit numeric format, like 9999, with no letters or separators. This is similar to US ZIP codes, which are also numeric, but US ZIP codes are five digits long compared to Belgium's four. According to the GeoPostcodes world postal code database, Belgium has 1,189 postal codes covering 621 regions and 3,086 towns.

  • Code postal/Postcode Format: 9999

    • 4-digit numeric codes
    • Typically assigned to a single municipality
    • 1,189 postcodes covering 621 regions and 3,086 towns

    Example:

    • 1070 - Anderlecht
  • Structure of Postal Codes

    • Format: 9999, numeric
    • Hierarchical levels: First digit usually corresponds to the province.
    • Key challenges: Occasional legacy postcode usage might not be reflected in official files. Merged municipalities may keep several valid locality names.
  • Management & Authority

    • Primary postal authority: bpost.
  • Addressing Standards

    • Common address format: [Street Name] [Street Number] [Box/Bus/Bte Number], [Postal Code] [Town/City]
    • Example address: Volklorenlaan 81 bus 15, 2610 Wilrijk
  • Special Characteristics

    • Merged municipalities: multiple locality names may remain valid for the same postcode.
    • Legacy postal codes: some are still used informally but not officially distributed.
    • Multilingual environment: Dutch and French used across the country depending on region; Brussels is officially bilingual (Dutch/French); German exists for the German-speaking community.

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Belgium ZIP & Administrative boundaries

Belgium administrative landscape often follows inconsistent regional models and irregular public sources, making it difficult to maintain reliable boundaries. Our standardized postal and administrative boundary data resolves these gaps to ensure complete, coherent geographic coverage.

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Coverage Statistics

1,189
Total ZIP Codes
621
Provinces & Territories
3,086
Cities & Towns

Available File Formats

Choose from multiple data formats to seamlessly integrate Belgium postal code data into your systems

  • CSV FormatComma-separated values for spreadsheet applications and data analysis tools
  • GeoJSON FormatJavaScript Object Notation for web applications and modern development
  • GML FormatExtensible Markup Language for enterprise systems and legacy applications
  • DAT FormatDatabase-ready SQL scripts for direct import into your systems

Data Dictionary

Comprehensive field definitions and data specifications for the Belgium postal code dataset

Field nameField typeDescriptionComments
ISOChar(2)ISO 3166-1 Country codeThe ISO 3166-1 standard is published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and defines a unique code for the name of each country. The country codes are represented as a two-letter code (alpha-2).
CountryChar(50)Country name
LanguageChar(2)Language codeWhen there are several official languages in the country, or for countries using a non-Latin alphabet, we provide the names in different languages. The language field contains the language code and allows you to select a specific version.
Region1Region2Region3Region4Char(80)Administrative division level 1Administrative division level 2Administrative division level 3Administrative division level 4These fields contain the name of administrative divisions for each available level. If not applicable, the value '-' will be indicated.
LocalityChar(80)Locality nameContains the settlement name. The type of settlement may vary depending on the country (city, town, village, etc..).
PostcodeChar(15)ZIP / Postal codeIn countries/places where there is no postal code in use, this field is left empty. The postcode structure varies for each country.
LatitudeLongitudeDoublePlace coordinates (WGS84 coordinates)These fields contain the geographic coordinates related to the specific locality and postal code of the record. The geographical position is usually precise to about one hundred meters and corresponds to the center of the locality. All our files are created using the World Geodetic System standard WGS 84. The corresponding SRID reference is EPSG:4326.
TimezoneChar(30)Time zone name (Olson)Following the timezones defined in the IANA tz database (sometimes called Olson database).

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  • 247 Countries
  • 9,9M Coordinates
  • 9,3M ZIP codes
  • 400 Time zones
  • 4M Cities and Towns
  • 116K UNLOCODES

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ZIP code of Brussels?

The ZIP code for Brussels is 1000.

What is a 5 digit ZIP code in Belgium?

Belgium does not use 5-digit ZIP codes; Belgian postal codes (code postal) are four digits in the format 9999 — for example Bruxelles is 1000.

Are there ZIP codes in Belgium?

Yes. Belgium uses postal codes (Code postal) in a four-digit format (9999); they cover 3,086 cities/localities.

Does Belgium have postal codes?

Yes. Belgium uses postal codes (code postal) in a four-digit format: 9999. These codes cover the country’s 3,086 cities and are used for mail and addressing.

Which town has the ZIP code 12345 in Belgium?

No town in Belgium has the ZIP code 12345. Belgian postal codes (code postal) use four digits, for example Bruxelles is 1000.

Does Belgium use ZIP codes like the United States?

Belgium uses postal codes (code postal) that serve the same purpose as U.S. ZIP codes but use four digits (format 9999), assigned to municipalities and postal zones; for example, the code for Bruxelles is 1000.

Does Belgium have a ZIP code system?

Yes. Belgium uses a four-digit ZIP code system (format 9999), commonly referred to as the “code postal.”

Which country code is mistaken for ZIP code in Belgium?

The country code “BE” (ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 for Belgium) is sometimes mistaken for the ZIP code; Belgium’s postal codes (code postal) are four digits in the format 9999.

How to write an address in Belgium?

Recipient Name
Street Name, Number [Box X]
Code postal 9999 City Name
Belgium

What is the ZIP code of Belgium?

Belgium does not have a single ZIP code; postal codes (Code postal) are four digits (format 9999) assigned to municipalities. For example, Bruxelles/Brussel is 1000, Antwerpen is 2000 and Leuven is 3000.

What is the postal code format in Belgium?

The postal code format in Belgium is four digits (9999); the term used is “Code postal”.

How many digits is a ZIP code in Belgium?

A ZIP code (code postal) in Belgium consists of 4 digits.

Do addresses in Belgium include ZIP codes?

Yes. Belgian addresses include a ZIP code (code postal) of four digits (format 9999). It is usually written before the locality name on the same line, for example: 1000 Bruxelles. The code identifies the municipality/postal area and is required for mail.

Where is ZIP code 1000 in Belgium?

The ZIP code 1000 is for Bruxelles (Brussel), the central municipality (City of Brussels) in the Brussels-Capital Region of Belgium.

Updated: October 1, 2026