Postcode · Valkenswaard, North Brabant
Postcode 5551: Neighbourhood Dommelen
On 1 January 2026, postcode 5551 in Valkenswaard (Dommelen) had 9,610 residents. 18.2% of them (1,750 people) have a migration background: they were born abroad or have at least one parent who was. That is about the same as Valkenswaard (19.0%) and lower than the national average (29.1%). The largest origin groups are other Asia (3.0%), other Europe (2.9%) and Belgium (2.1%). 57.4% of residents with a migration background were born abroad themselves. Since 2022 the share has risen by 2.8 percentage points.
- Residents
- 9,610 on 1 January 2026
- Migration background
- 18.2% 1,750 people
- Born abroad
- 57.4% of those with a migration background
- Change since 2022
- +2.8 pp in share with a migration background
Map
Share of residents with a migration background in this postcode and its neighbours.
Where residents come from
Origin of residents on 1 January 2026, as a share of all residents.
Dutch origin and migration background
- Dutch origin 81.8% 7,860
- Migration background 18.2% 1,750
Largest origin groups
First and second generation
Residents with a migration background, by whether they were born abroad themselves.
- Born abroad (first generation) 57.4% 1,005
- Born in the Netherlands (second generation) 42.6% 745
Men and women
- Men
- 4,835
- Women
- 4,775
Compared with all postcodes
Trend since 1998
Share of residents with a migration background, compared with larger areas.
- 5551
- Valkenswaard
- Netherlands
Show as table
| Year | 5551 | Valkenswaard | Netherlands |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 11.9% | 12.6% | 16.7% |
| 1999 | 12.0% | 12.8% | 17.1% |
| 2000 | 12.0% | 12.8% | 17.5% |
| 2001 | 12.1% | 12.8% | 18.0% |
| 2002 | 12.3% | 12.9% | 18.4% |
| 2003 | 12.4% | 13.0% | 18.8% |
| 2004 | 12.3% | 13.1% | 19.0% |
| 2005 | 12.3% | 12.9% | 19.2% |
| 2006 | 12.1% | 12.9% | 19.3% |
| 2007 | 11.9% | 12.7% | 19.4% |
| 2008 | 12.0% | 12.9% | 19.6% |
| 2009 | 12.2% | 13.1% | 19.9% |
| 2010 | 11.9% | 13.1% | 20.3% |
| 2011 | 12.0% | 13.0% | 20.6% |
| 2012 | 12.4% | 13.2% | 20.9% |
| 2013 | 12.3% | 13.2% | 21.1% |
| 2014 | 12.2% | 13.1% | 21.4% |
| 2015 | 12.3% | 13.0% | 21.7% |
| 2016 | 12.5% | 13.3% | 22.1% |
| 2017 | 12.7% | 13.5% | 22.6% |
| 2018 | 12.8% | 13.8% | 23.1% |
| 2019 | 13.1% | 14.1% | 23.6% |
| 2020 | 13.4% | 14.5% | 24.2% |
| 2021 | 14.0% | 14.8% | 24.6% |
| 2022 | 15.4% | 16.0% | 26.0% |
| 2023 | 16.1% | 17.2% | 27.1% |
| 2024 | 17.0% | 18.1% | 27.9% |
| 2025 | 17.7% | 18.7% | 28.5% |
| 2026 | 18.2% | 19.0% | 29.1% |
In 2022 CBS switched to a new origin classification. Up to 2021 the line shows the old “migration background” figures; the overlap years show a small break (about +0.8 points nationally).
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All figures
Number of residents per origin group on 1 January. Figures up to 2021 use the old CBS classification.
| Year | Total residents | Dutch origin | Migration background | Europe | Outside Europe | Turkey | Morocco | Suriname | Indonesia | Dutch Caribbean | Germany | Poland | Belgium | Other Europe | Other Africa | Other Asia | Other Americas & Oceania | Western migration background | Non-Western migration background |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 10,245 | 9,025 | 1,215 | 660 | 565 | 10 | 5 | 80 | 245 | 35 | 225 | 15 | 275 | 145 | 55 | 80 | 55 | 940 | 280 |
| 1999 | 10,155 | 8,940 | 1,215 | 650 | 570 | 10 | 0 | 85 | 245 | 25 | 220 | 15 | 270 | 145 | 60 | 80 | 65 | 935 | 285 |
| 2000 | 10,125 | 8,905 | 1,220 | 640 | 580 | 10 | 5 | 80 | 240 | 30 | 215 | 10 | 255 | 160 | 65 | 90 | 60 | 925 | 300 |
| 2001 | 10,040 | 8,825 | 1,215 | 635 | 580 | 20 | 0 | 80 | 250 | 30 | 220 | 15 | 255 | 145 | 50 | 80 | 70 | 930 | 285 |
| 2002 | 9,920 | 8,695 | 1,225 | 630 | 590 | 15 | 0 | 80 | 235 | 35 | 210 | 15 | 255 | 150 | 50 | 105 | 70 | 915 | 310 |
| 2003 | 9,835 | 8,625 | 1,215 | 630 | 580 | 15 | 0 | 85 | 215 | 35 | 205 | 20 | 260 | 145 | 50 | 115 | 65 | 890 | 325 |
| 2004 | 9,775 | 8,565 | 1,205 | 630 | 580 | 15 | 0 | 85 | 210 | 30 | 205 | 20 | 255 | 150 | 55 | 105 | 80 | 880 | 325 |
| 2005 | 9,705 | 8,515 | 1,190 | 615 | 575 | 15 | 5 | 70 | 205 | 45 | 210 | 20 | 245 | 140 | 50 | 110 | 75 | 860 | 330 |
| 2006 | 9,570 | 8,410 | 1,155 | 590 | 565 | 15 | 5 | 70 | 190 | 45 | 200 | 15 | 240 | 135 | 60 | 100 | 80 | 825 | 335 |
| 2007 | 9,480 | 8,355 | 1,125 | 585 | 545 | 15 | 5 | 70 | 190 | 30 | 185 | 15 | 240 | 145 | 50 | 105 | 80 | 810 | 315 |
| 2008 | 9,375 | 8,255 | 1,125 | 580 | 545 | 20 | 5 | 70 | 190 | 25 | 185 | 20 | 230 | 145 | 50 | 110 | 75 | 810 | 315 |
| 2009 | 9,315 | 8,175 | 1,140 | 590 | 540 | 15 | 10 | 70 | 190 | 40 | 190 | 20 | 225 | 155 | 45 | 110 | 60 | 815 | 330 |
| 2010 | 9,215 | 8,120 | 1,095 | 570 | 530 | 15 | 5 | 70 | 175 | 35 | 185 | 15 | 220 | 150 | 55 | 105 | 70 | 775 | 315 |
| 2011 | 9,205 | 8,100 | 1,105 | 570 | 540 | 15 | 5 | 70 | 175 | 35 | 185 | 20 | 215 | 150 | 60 | 105 | 75 | 785 | 325 |
| 2012 | 9,160 | 8,025 | 1,135 | 590 | 540 | 15 | 0 | 65 | 170 | 35 | 200 | 30 | 215 | 145 | 75 | 105 | 75 | 795 | 335 |
| 2013 | 9,070 | 7,950 | 1,120 | 580 | 540 | 15 | 5 | 65 | 170 | 35 | 200 | 25 | 210 | 145 | 80 | 105 | 65 | 775 | 345 |
| 2014 | 9,000 | 7,900 | 1,100 | 565 | 535 | 15 | 10 | 65 | 160 | 35 | 185 | 30 | 205 | 145 | 80 | 110 | 60 | 755 | 345 |
| 2015 | 8,955 | 7,855 | 1,100 | 585 | 515 | 15 | 10 | 65 | 155 | 30 | 185 | 45 | 210 | 145 | 75 | 105 | 60 | 770 | 330 |
| 2016 | 8,965 | 7,845 | 1,120 | 570 | 550 | 15 | 10 | 60 | 155 | 35 | 185 | 45 | 210 | 130 | 75 | 125 | 75 | 760 | 360 |
| 2017 | 9,125 | 7,970 | 1,155 | 575 | 580 | 20 | 10 | 65 | 165 | 35 | 180 | 55 | 205 | 135 | 80 | 130 | 75 | 775 | 380 |
| 2018 | 9,210 | 8,035 | 1,175 | 590 | 585 | 15 | 10 | 65 | 155 | 40 | 180 | 70 | 195 | 145 | 90 | 135 | 75 | 780 | 400 |
| 2019 | 9,280 | 8,060 | 1,220 | 600 | 620 | 20 | 10 | 65 | 150 | 40 | 185 | 75 | 185 | 155 | 100 | 160 | 75 | 785 | 440 |
| 2020 | 9,290 | 8,045 | 1,245 | 590 | 660 | 25 | 10 | 65 | 160 | 40 | 185 | 70 | 170 | 165 | 105 | 165 | 90 | 785 | 460 |
| 2021 | 9,380 | 8,065 | 1,315 | 610 | 705 | 25 | 15 | 65 | 165 | 45 | 185 | 70 | 175 | 180 | 105 | 185 | 100 | 815 | 505 |
| 2022 | 9,435 | 7,980 | 1,455 | 670 | 790 | 35 | 10 | 65 | 170 | 50 | 180 | 75 | 205 | 205 | 130 | 210 | 125 | 830 | 540 |
| 2023 | 9,465 | 7,940 | 1,520 | 680 | 840 | 55 | 10 | 65 | 175 | 45 | 175 | 70 | 210 | 230 | 130 | 220 | 140 | 845 | 590 |
| 2024 | 9,595 | 7,965 | 1,630 | 705 | 925 | 80 | 10 | 70 | 175 | 45 | 165 | 80 | 205 | 260 | 150 | 245 | 150 | – | – |
| 2025 | 9,635 | 7,925 | 1,710 | 720 | 990 | 95 | 10 | 70 | 170 | 45 | 160 | 85 | 195 | 275 | 155 | 285 | 160 | – | – |
| 2026 | 9,610 | 7,860 | 1,750 | 725 | 1,025 | 115 | 10 | 70 | 165 | 55 | 160 | 90 | 200 | 275 | 155 | 290 | 165 | – | – |
Definitions and method · CBS 85640NED (2022–2026), 83503NED (1998–2023)