Oberjesingen is located on the margins of the Korngaeu at an altitude of 536 m on the B 26 between Herrenberg and Calw. Its history is closely linked to that of the neighbouring community of Kuppingen. The first documentary reference is from the year 1314, although here it is not called Oberjesingen but Oesingen.
Variants such as Uesingen, Yesingen and Ussingen are to be found in the written sources until shortly after the beginning of the 30 Years' War the present name Oberjesingen became established.
Until the end of the Second World War, Oberjesingen was primarily a farming community. There were a few craft workshops but the majority of the inhabitants earned their living from farming. After the war, the number of full-time farms dropped, at first slowly but then rapidly. The increase in industrial production in the nearby conurbations provided local people with new possibilities of earning a living.
At the end of the Second World War, Oberjesingen had a population of just under 800. The influx of refugees at the end of the war also affected Oberjesingen. In a short period of time, about 300 people who had been expelled from their homes had to be accommodated here. This posed a considerable challenge to the community and its inhabitants. A further rapid rise in population occurred from the year 1968 as new land was made available for building. Today the village has a population of 2,700, which will increase to over 3,000 when new houses are completed. The proportion of foreign citizens is over 20%.
The majority of the population are Protestant. The present village church, which is visible from some distance, was built in the years 1857/58. The Protestant Church Parish, with significant support from local people and the town of Herrenberg, built a community centre in 1980. This was used by church and civic organisations until the construction of the community hall.
The clubs founded over the years with their typical activities (sports and musical events) make an important contribution to the social life of the community. The community hall (Wasenaeckerhalle) which the local people had wanted for so long was officially opened in 1998. This means that the club and sporting activities of the community can be further intensified.
For children aged 3 to 6 or 7, there are two kindergartens with five groups in all. A primary school with two classes for each year is in the planning stage and will be completed in a few years.
On 1 March 1972, Oberjesingen was incorporated into the town of Herrenberg as part of the community reform scheme. The village is 5 kms away from Herrenberg town centre.
The village's infrastructure is good. Various craft workshops and shops cater for the daily needs of local people. These include two grocers' shops, a butcher's and a baker's, a house and garden market and a hairdresser's. In addition there is a branch of the Herrenberg Volksbank and of the Boeblingen District Savings Bank.
The Protestant Church is not the only highly visible building. There is also the silo of the Oberjesingen corn mill, which grinds corn from within an impressively wide radius.
Because of its altitude, the quality of life in Oberjesingen is high. Days of fog are few while sunny days are many. It is an ideal base for those wishing to take a holiday in the area.