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Zell, Germany

Baden-Wurttemberg · Germany

Zell is a small city in Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany with a population of 8,043. Elevation: 427 ft (130 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
8,043 Population 177/sq mi density
427 ft Elevation 130 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
62.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$30,786 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$30,786 median income
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$97,000 home value, $485/mo rent

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About Zell

Zell

Zell am Harmersbach is a small town and a historic “Reichsstadt” in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It lies in the Ortenaukreis, between the Black Forest and the Rhine.

People

Population8,043
Density177/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$30,786

Housing

A+
Home Value$97,000
Rent$485
Ownership61.6%
Housing Units3,217

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain62.9 in/yr
Sunny Days243/yr
Elevation427 ft (130 m)
Population8,043
Population Density177 / sq mi
Elevation427 ft (130 m)
Coordinates48.6924°, 8.0630°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceBaden-Wurttemberg
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation62.9 inches (1,597 mm)
Annual Snowfall9.5 inches (24 cm)
Median Household Income$30,786

About Zell

Zell is a small city in Germany (Baden-Wurttemberg) with a population of 8,043. The city sits at an elevation of 427 feet (130 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 62.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Zell is $30,786, which is 59% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 314 business establishments.

Income: Zell vs Germany

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$30,786
59% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)314

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Zell is $97,000, 66% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $485 (58% below the national average of $1,163). 61.6% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 3,217 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.2x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$97,000
66% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$485
58% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership61.6%
Owner-Occupied61.6%
Renter-Occupied38.4%
Housing Units3,217

Property Tax

Climate in Zell

Zell has an average annual temperature of 11.1°C (52°F). The hottest month is Jul (20.2°C), the coldest is Jan (2.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 833 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 2.3°C / 36°F -0.7° / 5.3° 57.9
Feb 3.4°C / 38°F -0.5° / 7.3° 53.6
Mar 7°C / 45°F 1.9° / 12.1° 58.6
Apr 10.8°C / 51°F 4.6° / 16.9° 55.2
May 15°C / 59°F 9° / 20.9° 88.5
Jun 18.4°C / 65°F 12.5° / 24.4° 77.8
Jul 20.2°C / 68°F 14° / 26.4° 84.7
Aug 19.9°C / 68°F 13.6° / 26.2° 71.5
Sep 15.6°C / 60°F 9.8° / 21.5° 66.0
Oct 11.1°C / 52°F 6.5° / 15.7° 75.6
Nov 6.1°C / 43°F 2.7° / 9.4° 73.1
Dec 3.2°C / 38°F 0.3° / 6° 70.9
Zell experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 243 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 62.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 427 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average53.5°F
1% below Germany avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days243 days/yr

Geography

Elevation427 ft (130 m)
Area45.4 sq mi (117.6 km²)
Population Density177/sq mi
Coordinates48.6924°N, 8.0630°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 62.9"
65% above Germany avg
Snowfall 9.5"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.13"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.36"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,045 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M3.5 on Jun 27, 2024.

Feb 22, 2003 4 km W of Rambervillers, France M5.0 117 km
Mar 22, 2003 2 km WSW of Albstadt, Germany M4.7 88 km
Feb 23, 2008 3 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany M4.5 116 km
Dec 30, 1992 2 km SW of Ühlingen-Birkendorf, Germany M4.2 111 km
Jun 21, 2001 Germany M4.2 101 km
Jun 28, 2004 2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland M4.2 133 km
Jun 26, 2021 2 km SE of Hœrdt, France M4.1 19 km
Oct 21, 1997 1 km NE of Wangen, Germany M4.1 114 km
Jun 21, 2004 1 km WSW of Frenkendorf, Switzerland M4.1 135 km
Jan 3, 2008 2 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany M4.1 116 km
Nov 17, 1997 2 km ENE of Blotzheim, France M4.0 127 km
Sep 11, 1999 4 km SSE of Britten, Germany M4.0 133 km
Jun 14, 2000 4 km ESE of Kédange-sur-Canner, France M4.0 139 km
Jul 9, 2022 2 km NNE of Grosselfingen, Germany M4.0 72 km
Jun 25, 1995 1 km ESE of Kleinandelfingen, Switzerland M3.9 131 km
Sep 10, 2022 1 km WSW of Zimmersheim, France M3.9 121 km
Mar 7, 2006 1 km ESE of Nalbach, Germany M3.9 120 km
Jan 5, 1998 1 km WSW of Morsbach, France M3.9 103 km
Feb 13, 2005 4 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany M3.9 114 km
Jul 20, 2005 3 km S of Lebach, Germany M3.9 114 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (186 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
West Eifel Volcanic Field Maar(s) 600 m (1,969 ft) -8300 186 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 2.4 in
February 37°F (3°C) 2.4 in Coldest, Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 2.5 in
April 49°F (10°C) 2.6 in
May 58°F (14°C) 3.7 in
June 63°F (17°C) 4.1 in Wettest
July 68°F (20°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 2.7 in
September 59°F (15°C) 3.1 in
October 50°F (10°C) 3.2 in
November 42°F (5°C) 3.2 in
December 37°F (3°C) 3.0 in

Zell has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 37°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.4").

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Schools in Zell

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Grundschule Unzhurst - - - -
Grundschule Gamshurst - - - -
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Radio Stations near Zell

27 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Skyrock (FR) rap MP3 128 kbps
DASDING - AAC 96 kbps
Schwarzwaldradio 60er, 70er MP3 128 kbps
SWR dasding ard, pop MP3 128 kbps
SWR Aktuell info MP3 128 kbps
France Bleu Alsace (FR) public radio MP3 128 kbps
Schwarzwaldradio (AAC, New Stream URL as of 2023) oldies AAC
ROCK FM BADEN-WÜRTTEMBERG - AAC
Accent 4 (FR) - MP3 128 kbps
Azur FM 68 - Colmar (FR) - MP3 192 kbps
Die neue Welle - MP3 128 kbps
AlternativeFM alternative rock MP3 128 kbps
Flower Power Radio classic rock, decades MP3 128 kbps
4U 70s Flower (FR) rock classic MP3
Hitradio Ohr - AAC
Azur FM 67 - Sélestat (FR) - MP3 192 kbps
France Bleu Elsass (FR) - MP3 128 kbps
Est FM (FR) - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Helle Welle christian MP3 128 kbps
Krawallradio deutschrock, hardmetal MP3 192 kbps
Radio Judaïca Strasbourg (FR) religion MP3 128 kbps
Cine-melody (FR) - MP3 128 kbps
Radio En Construction (FR) campus radio MP3 320 kbps
Radio Studio 1 (FR) - MP3 128 kbps
Querfunk Freies Radio Karlsruhe alternative, indie MP3 160 kbps
Hitradio Ohr 90er 90's AAC
DASDING - Chillout - AAC 128 kbps

Museums in Zell

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Allerheiligen
Alte Trotte
Altes Jagdhaus
Archäologisches Landesmuseum BW, Außenstelle Rastatt
Brahmshaus
Brennerei-Museum
Bürgerhaus Ottenhöfen
Casemate Rieffel
Deutsch-Kanadisches Luftwaffenmuseum
Durbacher Wein- u. Heimatmuseum
Elektromuseum
Erinnerungsstätte für die Freiheitsbewegungen in der deutschen Geschichte
Fabergé-Museum
Fassnachts-Marionetten-Ausstellung
Flößereimuseum
Glashütte Buhlbach
Hanauer Museum
Handwerksmuseum
Hardtmuseum
Haus Hund - Verein für Ortsgeschichte
Heimat- und Grimmelshausenmuseum
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum 's Eicher-Wilhelme Hus
Heimatmuseum Lichtenau "Hans-Michel-Hus"
Heimatmuseum Mösbach
Heimatmuseum Mösbach
Heimatmuseum Sandweier
Hofmuseum
Ihringer Ölstampfe
Illenau Arkaden Museum
Kulturerbe Schwarzwaldhochstraße e.V.
Kunstmuseum Gehrke-Remund
La Cour de Marie - Musée agricole
LA8 - Museum für Kunst und Technik
Maison Rurale de l'Outre-Forêt
Mikwe
Miniaturwelt
Moscherosch-Ausstellung im Rathaus
Mühlenhaus
Musée de l'Abri
Musée de la Batellerie
Musée de la Laub
Musée de la Maison de la Wacht
Musée de la Passe à Poisson de Gambsheim Rheinau
Musée de la Poterie
Musée Français du Pétrole
Museum Frieder Burda
Museum für Rheinschifffahrt und Heimatkunde
Museum Geiserschmiede
Muße-Literaturmuseum
Nationalparkzentrum
Ökonomiegebäude
Ölmühle
Rebland Museum
Renchtäler Heimatmuseum
Riedmuseum Ottersdorf
Ritterhaus-Museum
Rohrhirschmühle
Römische Badruinen
Sammlung von Pferdekopf-Ölpumpen
Schifffahrtsmuseum
Schloss Favorite
Schloss Rastatt
Schulmuseum
Sensen- und Heimatmuseum
Simplicissimus-Haus
Staatliche Kunsthalle
Stadtgeschichtliche Ausstellung
Stadtgeschichtliches Institut Schloss Waldsteg
Stadtmuseum
Stadtmuseum
Stadtmuseum Bühl
Taglöhnerhaus
Toccarion Kinder-Musik-Welt
Toni-Merz-Museum
Turenne-Museum
Unimog-Museum
Wehrgeschichtliches Museum
Westwall-Bunker

Libraries in Zell

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque départementale de Betschdorf0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Gambsheim0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale de Kilstett0.0
Bücherei Oppenau0.0
Gemeinde– und Jugendbücherei0.0
Gemeindezentrum Hl. Dreifaltigkeit0.0
Iffothek0.0
Katholische öffentliche Bücherei im Pfarrsaal0.0
KÖB0.0
Lender-Gymnasium - Bibliothek0.0
Mediathek0.0
Mediathek0.0
Mediathek Bühl0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque de Bischwiller0.0
Médiathèque de Soultz-sous-Forêts0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Stadtarchiv0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek Achern0.0
Stadtbibliothek Baden-Baden0.0
Stadtbibliothek Rastatt0.0
Stadtbibliothek Rheinau0.0

Farmers Markets in Zell

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bernhardusplatz
La Halle de Marché
Markthalle Rheinau
Rappenplatz
Wochenmarkt
Wochenmarkt
Wochenmarkt
Wochenmarkt
Wochenmarkt Achern
Wochenmarkt Augustaplatz
Wochenmarkt Bühl
Wochenmarkt Klosterplatz Lichtental
Wochenmarkt Oppenau
Wochenmarkt Rastatt

Restaurants in Zell

4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gasthaus Zum Ochsen
Gasthaus zur Krone
La Trattoria
Wilder Wolf

Cafes in Zell

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Decker's Bio-Bistro
Steffi's Café in Maiwald

Monuments in Zell

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kindlesbrunnen

Breweries in Zell

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brauerei Franz
Brauwerk Baden
Chez Georges
Engel
Familienbrauerei Bauhöfer
Hopfenschlingel

Stadiums & Teams in Zell

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Zell

6 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Kalte Herberge 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Adlerschanzen Schönwald 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skistadion Kniebis 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hundseck 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skigebiet Mehliskopf 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Monte Kubota 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Zell

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Karlsruhe Baden-Baden AirportFKBLarge Airport
Strasbourg AirportSXBLarge Airport
Colmar Houssen airportCMRMedium Airport
Donaueschingen-Villingen Airfield-Medium Airport
Lahr AirportLHAMedium Airport
Ramstein Air BaseRMSMedium Airport
Adventure Paramoteur Alsace Airfield-Small Airport
Albé-Val de Villé Airfield-Small Airport
Altdorf-Wallburg Airfield-Small Airport
Baden-Oos Airfield-Small Airport
Batzendorf Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Bösingen-Dunningen Airfield-Small Airport
Bruchsal Airfield-Small Airport
Bruchsal dropzone-Small Airport
Ebersheim Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Envol Ultralight Airfield Alsace-Small Airport
Eutingen Airfield-Small Airport
Flugplatz Lachen-Speyerdorf-Small Airport
Freiburg im Breisgau Airfield-Small Airport
Haguenau Airfield-Small Airport
Haiterbach-Nagold Glider Field-Small Airport
Haßloch Airfield-Small Airport
Herrenteich Airfield-Small Airport
Hockenheim Airfield-Small Airport
Kehl-Sundheim Airfield-Small Airport
Kirchzarten Airfield-Small Airport
Klippeneck Airfield-Small Airport
Kogenheim Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Landau-Ebenberg Airfield-Small Airport
Les Cigognes d'Epfig Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Linkenheim Airfield-Small Airport
Ludwigshafen Airfield-Small Airport
Malsch Airfield-Small Airport
Malsch-Ettlingen Ultralight Flightpark-Small Airport
Musbach Airfield-Small Airport
Offenburg-Baden Airfield-Small Airport
Ohlsbach Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Pirmasens-Pottschütthöhe Airfield-Small Airport
Rastatt Airfield-Small Airport
Rheinstetten Glider Field-Small Airport
Rottweil-Zepfenhan Airfield-Small Airport
Salmbach Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Saverne Steinbourg Airfield-Small Airport
Schillersdorf Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Schwann-Conweiler Airfield-Small Airport
Schweighofen Airfield-Small Airport
Schwenningen am Neckar Airfield-Small Airport
Siersthal Airstrip-Small Airport
Söller Airfield-Small Airport
Speyer Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Zell

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Deutsche Post

Treatment Centers in Zell

5 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Erste Schritte Gesundheitszentrum
Friedrich Haus Ärzte
MediClin Staufenburg Klinik
Praxis für Physikalische und Rehabilitative Medizin Alexander Tanskij
Reha-Fachklinik Haus Renchtal

Churches & Religious Organizations in Zell

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kapelle
Kath. Kirche St. Nikolaus
Pfarrkirche St. Dionys
St. Anna Kapelle
St. Cyriak
Zeller Kapelle

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Berlin

🇩🇪 About Germany

Capital Berlin
Population 82,927,922
Area 357,021 km²
GDP (USD) $4,562,207,532,490
GDP per capita $54,777
HDI 0.950
Life expectancy 80.5 years
Internet users 92.5%
Urban population 81.9%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages German
Calling code +49
TLD .de
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Germany

19 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Neujahr
Jan 6 Epiphany Heilige Drei Könige
Mar 8 International Women's Day Internationaler Frauentag
Apr 3 Good Friday Karfreitag
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Ostersonntag
Apr 6 Easter Monday Ostermontag
May 1 Labour Day Tag der Arbeit
May 14 Ascension Day Christi Himmelfahrt
May 24 Pentecost Pfingstsonntag
May 25 Whit Monday Pfingstmontag
Jun 4 Corpus Christi Fronleichnam
Aug 15 Assumption Day Mariä Himmelfahrt
Sep 20 World Children's Day Weltkindertag
Oct 3 German Unity Day Tag der Deutschen Einheit
Oct 31 Reformation Day Reformationstag
Nov 1 All Saints' Day Allerheiligen
Nov 18 Repentance and Prayer Day Buß- und Bettag
Dec 25 Christmas Day Erster Weihnachtstag
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Zweiter Weihnachtstag

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Frequently Asked Questions About Zell

What is the population of Zell?

Zell has a population of 8,043 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 177 people per square mile, spread across 45.4 square miles.

Is Zell expensive to live in?

The median household income is $30,786, 59% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $97,000 (66% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $485 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.2x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Zell?

Zell has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 243 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 62.9 inches, with 9.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Zell?

There are 314 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Zell?

The median home value in Zell is $97,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $485. The homeownership rate is 61.6%.

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