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Zwickau, Germany
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Zwickau is a mid-size city in Saxony, Germany with a population of 98,796. Elevation: 876 ft (267 m). Average temperature: 47°F (9°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 98,796 |
| Population Density | 1,861 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 876 ft (267 m) |
| Coordinates | 50.7272°, 12.4884° |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
| Country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| State / Province | Saxony |
| Average Temperature | 47°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 48.4 inches (1,229 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 86.1 inches (219 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,550 |
About Zwickau
Zwickau is a mid-size city in Germany (Saxony) with a population of 98,796. The city sits at an elevation of 876 feet (267 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 33°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.
Income: Zwickau vs Germany
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Income
| Median HH Income | $28,550 |
| 62% below Germany avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 169 |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 76 |
| Healthcare | 25 |
| Retail | 16 |
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $78,600 |
| 72% below Germany avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $393 |
| 66% below Germany avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 24.5% |
| Owner-Occupied | 24.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 75.5% |
| Housing Units | 39,518 |
Property Tax
Climate in Zwickau
Zwickau has an average annual temperature of 9.4°C (49°F). The hottest month is Aug (18.6°C), the coldest is Jan (0.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 699 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 47.4°F |
| 12% below Germany avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 200 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 876 ft (267 m) |
| Area | 53.1 sq mi (137.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,861/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.7272°N, 12.4884°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 1.9 in |
Zwickau has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 32°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.8") and January the driest (1.5").
Schools in Zwickau
24 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BSZ für Wirtschaft und Gesundheit | - | - | - | - |
| KOMPAKT - Schule mit Zukunft | - | - | - | - |
| Dittesschule | - | - | - | - |
| Peter Breuer Gymnasium | - | - | - | - |
| Schule am Scheffelberg | - | - | - | - |
| Grundschule Nicolaischule Zwickau | - | - | - | - |
| Humboldtschule | - | - | - | - |
| Käthe-Kollwitz-Gymnasium | - | - | - | - |
| ASG - Anerkannte Schulgesellschaft Sachsen mbH | - | - | - | - |
| DPFA-Regenbogen-Grundschule Zwickau | - | - | - | - |
| DPFA-Schulen Zwickau | - | - | - | - |
| Pestalozzi-Oberschule | - | - | - | - |
| Bénédict School Zwickau | - | - | - | - |
| Schule am Scheffelberg | - | - | - | - |
| SAQ Zwickau | - | - | - | - |
| TÜV SÜD Akademie GmbH, Training Center Zwickau | - | - | - | - |
| Pädagogisch Therapeutische Einrichtung | - | - | - | - |
| IWU gGmbH Berufsfachschule für Altenpflege | - | - | - | - |
| BMG R. Langer · Bildungs- und Managementgesellschaft mbH | - | - | - | - |
| Bildungsinstitut PSCHERER gGmbH | - | - | - | - |
| ZTR Zentrum zur Therapie der Rechenschwäche | - | - | - | - |
| Euro Schule | - | - | - | - |
| Ludwig Fresenius Schulen Zwickau | - | - | - | - |
| VW-Bildungsinstitut | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Zwickau
23 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| MDR THÜRINGEN – Das Radio | 70er, 80er | AAC 102 kbps | |
| Radio Erzgebirge - 80er Kulthits | - | AAC | |
| Radio Zwickau | - | AAC | |
| ARD Tagesschau Radio | reggaeton | MP3 128 kbps | |
| #TOP 100 - DJ CHARTS & REMIX RADIO @ TikTok PROMO Charts, Electronic Music, EDM, House, Deep House, Dance Music, Techno & Hypertechno, Top40, Latin Charts, Reggaeton, Urban, Moombahton, Reggaeton, HipHop, Funk, Club & Party Radio - & SUMMER TUNES - 2024 / | 00's, 00s | MP3 192 kbps | |
| BN-Radio | electronic | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Studentenradio HS Mittweida | trip-hop | OGG 128 kbps | |
| MDR THÜRINGEN Ostthüringen | altenburg, gera | AAC 102 kbps | |
| Radio T Chemnitz (256kbps) | chemnitz, community radio | MP3 256 kbps | |
| MSA 95.9 UHD | rap | MP3 | |
| Sachsen-Anhalt-Welle | - | MP3 | |
| Radio Erzgebirge - 90er XXL | - | AAC | |
| Radio InPulz | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Erzgebirge | - | AAC | |
| Radio Erzgebirge - Weihnachtsradio | - | AAC | |
| Radio T Karl-Marx-Stadt (64kbps) | chemnitz, community radio | MP3 | |
| Radio T Chemnitz (192kbps) | chemnitz, freies radio | MP3 | |
| Radio T Chemnitz 102.7 | bfr, bürgerradio | MP3 | |
| Radio UNiCC | alternative, college radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio UNiCC - einzig, nicht artig ... - www.radio-unicc.de | student radio (alternative rock pop mixed) | MP3 32 kbps | |
| Radio T Chemnitz (102.7 FM) | bürgerradio, freies radio | MP3 64 kbps | |
| RadioSelection | hitselection, public radio | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Radio Oberwiesenthal | german, oldies | MP3 256 kbps |
Museums in Zwickau
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alt Kirchberg | ||||
| August Horch Museum | ||||
| Bauernhof | ||||
| Besucherbergwerk Markus Semmler | ||||
| Bildungs- und Begegnungszentrum für jüdisch-christliche Geschichte und Kultur | ||||
| Brandschutzkabinett | ||||
| Burgmuseum | ||||
| Bürsten- und Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Das kleinste Museum der Region | ||||
| Deutsches Landwirtschaftsmuseum | ||||
| Dorfschule | ||||
| Eishaus | ||||
| Erlebnis-Köhlerei Sosa | ||||
| Feldscheune | ||||
| Feuerwehrmuseum | ||||
| Freunde aktueller Kunst Zwickau | ||||
| Fundgrube Weißer Hirsch | ||||
| Galerie am Domhof | ||||
| Ganzmetall-Trafoturm Meinersdorf | ||||
| Härtelhaus | ||||
| Haus der Entdecker | ||||
| Heimateck | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Gerth-Turm | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Mülsen St. Niclas | ||||
| Herrrenhaus | ||||
| Historische Bäckerei | ||||
| Historisches Dorf Zwickau - TERRITORIO ZCWICKAW | ||||
| historisches Handwerk | ||||
| Höhlermuseum Meerane | ||||
| Huthaus St. Lampertus | ||||
| Jahrmaktsbudenhaus | ||||
| Karl-May-Haus Hohenstein-Ernstthal | ||||
| Ketzel's Mühle | ||||
| Knopf- und Regionalmuseum Schmölln | ||||
| Knopfmuseum | ||||
| KohleWelt - Museum Steinkohlenbergbau Sachsen | ||||
| Kultur.Palais.Lichtenstein | ||||
| Kulturelle Begegnungsstätte Reichenbach | ||||
| Lagerstättensammlung der Wismut | ||||
| Landarbeiterhaus | ||||
| Mineralien- und Lagerstättenkabinett | ||||
| Minibergbauheimat | ||||
| Mining Museum Reinsdorf | ||||
| Modellbahnwelt Waldenburg | ||||
| Museum Auerbach | ||||
| Museum Burg Posterstein | ||||
| Museum Burg Schönfels | ||||
| Museum für bergmännische Volkskunst | ||||
| Museum Uranbergbau | ||||
| Nadlerhaus | ||||
| Naturalienkabinett und Stadtmuseum | ||||
| Neuberin Museum | ||||
| Oldtimermuseum | ||||
| Pfarrgehöft | ||||
| Priesterhäuser Zwickau | ||||
| Quellenhof | ||||
| Rittergutsförsterei | ||||
| Robert-Schumann-Haus | ||||
| Siebenschlehener Pochwerk | ||||
| Spirituosenmuseum | ||||
| St.Georgenhütte | ||||
| Stadt- und Dampfmaschinenmuseum | ||||
| Stadtmuseum | ||||
| Stein Castle | ||||
| Tetzner Museum | ||||
| Textil- und Rennsportmuseum TRM | ||||
| Tuchfabrik Gebr. Pfau | ||||
| Vitriolölhütte | ||||
| Vogtländisches Bergbaumuseum | ||||
| Vogtländisches Goldmuseum und Naturalienkabinett | ||||
| Wassermühle Gospersgrün | ||||
| Zisterziensernonnenkloster |
Libraries in Zwickau
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arbeiter-Samariter-Bund | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek - Hans Zesewitz | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek BA Glauchau | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Reinsdorf | 0.0 | |||||
| Bürgerhaus | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Hochschulbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Jürgen Fuchs Bibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| medizinische Fachbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Public library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ratsschulbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek (Kornhaus) | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Aue | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Auerbach | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Crimmitschau | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Gößnitz | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Lichtenstein | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Oelsnitz | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Schmölln | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Treuen | 0.0 | |||||
| Zweigbibliothek "Scheffelstraße" der Westsächsischen Hochschule Zwickau | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Zwickau
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altmarkt | |||||
| Bauernmarkt | |||||
| Grünmarkt | |||||
| Markt | |||||
| Marktplatz | |||||
| Neumarkt | |||||
| Planitzer Markt | |||||
| Wochenmarkt | |||||
| Wochenmarkt | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Reichenbach |
Hotels in Zwickau
6 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Zwickau
63 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Zwickau
13 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Zwickau
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Zwickau
6 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Zwickau
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Zwickau
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Zwickau
30 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Zwickau
2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Zwickau
2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Zwickau
11 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Zwickau
15 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Zwickau
3 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Zwickau
5 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Zwickau
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brauerei Vielau | ||||
| Glückauf-Brauerei GmbH Gersdorf | ||||
| Kevin Brewery | ||||
| Kjell.beer | ||||
| Kjell.beer | ||||
| Mauritius Brauerei GmbH | ||||
| Ybnstoker | ||||
| Ybnstoker Brauerei GbR |
Stadiums & Teams in Zwickau
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Zwickau
16 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skigebiet Ochsenkopf | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kraslice - Saporo | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skiareál Plešivec | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Stříbrná - Lišák | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Stříbrná - Lišák | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Nové Hamry - U řeky | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skiareál Náprava | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Nové Hamry - Nad kostelem | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Vogtland Arena | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skiareál Klínovec | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skiareál Neklid | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| u Lišáka | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skiareál Neklid | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skiareál Novako | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skigebiet Oberwiesenthal | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skiverein Sehmatal e.V. Skilift Neudorf | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Zwickau
32 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Karlovy Vary Airport | KLV | Large Airport |
| Leipzig/Halle Airport | LEJ | Large Airport |
| Hof-Plauen Airport | HOQ | Medium Airport |
| Leipzig–Altenburg Airport | AOC | Medium Airport |
| Auerbach Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Beedeln Ultralight Flightpark | - | Small Airport |
| Böhlen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Cheb Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Chemnitz/Jahnsdorf Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Gera-Leumnitz Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Göpfersdorf Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Greiz-Obergrochlitz Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Großrückerswalde Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hartenstein-Thierfeld Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hory Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Machern Cropduster Strip | - | Small Airport |
| Manětín Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Merseburg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Milhostov u Chebu ULM | - | Small Airport |
| Oschatz Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ostrov Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Riesa-Canitz Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Rovná u Sokolova Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Sprossen (Zeitz) Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Stará Voda Emergency Field | - | Small Airport |
| Taucha Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Toužim Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Tröstau Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Zell-Haidberg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Zschorna Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Zwickau Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Zwochau Cropduster Strip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Zwickau
8 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Bahnhofspost | |
| Deutsche Post | |
| DHL | |
| DHL Paketshop | |
| DHL Paketshop | |
| DHL Paketshop 423 | |
| MBE Mail Box ETC | |
| UPS Access Point |
Treatment Centers in Zwickau
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Klinik für Ambulante Rehabilitation |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Zwickau
22 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Apostolische Gemeinde Zwickau | |
| ehemalige Synagoge Zwickau | |
| Ev.-Luth. Christophorusgemeinde | |
| Ev.-luth. Jugendpfarramt | |
| Ev.-Luth. Markuskirche | |
| Ev.-Luth. Moritzkirche | |
| Ev.-Luth. Pauluskirche | |
| Ev.-Luth. St. Petri-Gemeinde | |
| Ev.-meth. Friedenskirche | |
| Evangelisch Freikirchliche Gemeinde | |
| Freie Baptistengemeinde Zwickau | |
| Freie Evangelische Gemeinde Zwickau | |
| Freikirche der Siebenten-Tags-Adventisten | |
| Hernhuter Brüdergemeine Zwickau | |
| Katharinenkirche | |
| Landeskirchliche Gemeinschaft Zwickau | |
| Lutherkirche | |
| Masjid Al-Faruk | |
| Moschee Al-Ansar | |
| Pfarrkirche Heilige Familie |
Quick Facts
Around Zwickau
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Zwickau
80 places within 15 km
- • Bergstadt Fürstenberg
- • Böser Brunnen
- • hist. Zisterne
- • Rappendorf
- • Wasserburg Friedrichsgrün
- • Burg Schönfels
- • Burg und Schloss Stein
- • ehem. Turmhügelburg Schönfels
- • Schloss Forderglauchau
- • Schloss Lichtenstein
- + 5 more
- • Haarholzstolln
- • Teufelshöhle
- • Angerberg
- • Aschberg
- • Auersberg
- • Bocks-Höhe
- • Borberg
- + 53 more
- • Kalkschachtofen
- • Mauerreste Schlossmühle
- • Pulverhaus
- • Ringbrandkalkofen Grünau
- • Ruine Forsthaus
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Zwickau
What is the population of Zwickau?
Zwickau has a population of 98,796 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 1,861 people per square mile, spread across 53.1 square miles.
Is Zwickau expensive to live in?
The median household income is $28,550, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $78,600 (72% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $393 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.8x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Zwickau?
Zwickau has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 33°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 200 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 48.4 inches, with 86.1 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Zwickau?
There are 169 business establishments in the area, including 76 restaurants and food service locations.
How much does housing cost in Zwickau?
The median home value in Zwickau is $78,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $393. The homeownership rate is 24.5%.