Postcode area · Birr · Aargau
5242 Birr (Birr): key figures
5242 Birr (postcode area in Birr) has 7,472 residents in 2025 across 10.2 km², or 736 people per km². Population: +13.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 7,472 residents
- 10.2 km²
- 736 people/km²
5242 Birr in numbers
Population
7,472
ranked 286 of 2,275
+13.0%between 2015 and 2025
2015–2025
Population density
736people/km²
ranked 497 of 2,275
Area
10.2km²
ranked 1,138 of 3,168
Share of foreign nationals
39.9%
ranked 132 of 2,040
Dwellings
3,382
ranked 332 of 3,164
Residential buildings
1,218
ranked 307 of 3,160
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946
8.2%
ranked 2,981 of 3,164
Key points
Nationally, 5242 Birr ranks No. 286 of 2,275 postcode areas.
Population of 5242 Birr over time
Population, 2015–2025
5242 Birr had 6,615 residents in 2015 and 7,472 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 6,615 |
| 2020 | 6,923 |
| 2023 | 7,199 |
| 2025 | 7,472 |
All indicators for 5242 Birr
Next to the value for 5242 Birr: all postcode areas of Birr, then of the whole country (totals for counts, weighted averages for rates).
5242 BirrNational medianHover over or tap a bar to see what it shows.
Housing
| Indicator | 5242 Birr | Birr | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 3,382 | – | – | ranked 332 of 3,164 | ||
| Residential buildings (2026) | 1,218 | – | – | ranked 307 of 3,160 | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 8.2% | 8.2% | 23.2% | ranked 2,981 of 3,164 | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 30.6% | 30.6% | 23.6% | ranked 761 of 3,164 | ||
| Share of detached houses among residential buildings (2026) | 72.9% | 72.9% | 63.5% | ranked 1,259 of 3,160 |
Energy
| Indicator | 5242 Birr | Birr | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 77.8% | 77.8% | 56.2% | ranked 225 of 3,160 | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 6.9% | 6.9% | 16.2% | ranked 2,426 of 3,160 | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 4.6% | 4.6% | 13.5% | ranked 2,625 of 3,160 | ||
| District heating (2026) | 2.2% | 2.2% | 5.6% | ranked 1,061 of 3,160 |
Society
| Indicator | 5242 Birr | Birr | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 39.9% | 39.9% | 29.8% | ranked 132 of 2,040 |
Where is 5242 Birr?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of 5242 Birr (Birr)?
5242 Birr has 7,472 residents in 2025. It covers 10.2 km², or 736 people per km².
Where is 5242 Birr?
5242 Birr (postcode area) is part of Birr, in Aargau.
What is the value of “Share of foreign nationals” in 5242 Birr?
Share of foreign nationals: 39.9% (2025), ranked 132 of 2,040 postcode areas in the country.
What is the value of “Dwellings” in 5242 Birr?
Dwellings: 3,382 (2026), ranked 332 of 3,164 postcode areas in the country.