5636 Benzenschwil (Merenschwand): key figures
5636 Benzenschwil (postcode area in Merenschwand) has 737 residents in 2025 across 2.5 km², or 300 people per km². By population, 5636 Benzenschwil ranks No. 2 of 2 postcode areas in Merenschwand. Population: +22.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 737 residents
- 2.5 km²
- 300 people/km²
5636 Benzenschwil in numbers
Key points
By population, 5636 Benzenschwil ranks No. 2 of 2 postcode areas in Merenschwand.
Nationally, 5636 Benzenschwil ranks No. 1,810 of 2,275 postcode areas.
Population of 5636 Benzenschwil over time
5636 Benzenschwil had 602 residents in 2015 and 737 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 602 |
| 2020 | 645 |
| 2023 | 666 |
| 2025 | 737 |
All indicators for 5636 Benzenschwil
Next to the value for 5636 Benzenschwil: all postcode areas of Merenschwand, then of the whole country (totals for counts, weighted averages for rates).
Housing
| Indicator | 5636 Benzenschwil | Merenschwand | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 342 | – | – | ranked 2 of 2 | ranked 2,299 of 3,164 | |
| Residential buildings (2026) | 203 | – | – | ranked 2 of 2 | ranked 2,307 of 3,160 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 14.3% | 14.4% | 23.2% | ranked 2 of 2 | ranked 2,589 of 3,164 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 39.5% | 39.1% | 23.6% | ranked 1 of 2 | ranked 240 of 3,164 | |
| Share of detached houses among residential buildings (2026) | 73.4% | 72.0% | 63.5% | ranked 1 of 2 | ranked 1,211 of 3,160 |
Energy
| Indicator | 5636 Benzenschwil | Merenschwand | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 61.8% | 59.4% | 56.2% | ranked 1 of 2 | ranked 920 of 3,160 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 11.5% | 18.9% | 16.2% | ranked 2 of 2 | ranked 1,735 of 3,160 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 19.8% | 14.9% | 13.5% | ranked 1 of 2 | ranked 1,304 of 3,160 | |
| District heating (2026) | 3.1% | 2.6% | 5.6% | ranked 1 of 2 | ranked 902 of 3,160 |
Society
| Indicator | 5636 Benzenschwil | Merenschwand | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 19.9% | 24.0% | 29.8% | ranked 2 of 2 | ranked 1,116 of 2,040 |
Where is 5636 Benzenschwil?
Other postcode areas in Merenschwand
Postcode areas near 5636 Benzenschwil
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of 5636 Benzenschwil (Merenschwand)?
5636 Benzenschwil has 737 residents in 2025. It covers 2.5 km², or 300 people per km².
Where is 5636 Benzenschwil?
5636 Benzenschwil (postcode area) is part of Merenschwand, in Aargau.
What is the value of “Share of foreign nationals” in 5636 Benzenschwil?
Share of foreign nationals: 19.9% (2025), ranked 1,116 of 2,040 postcode areas in the country.
What is the value of “Dwellings” in 5636 Benzenschwil?
Dwellings: 342 (2026), ranked 2,299 of 3,164 postcode areas in the country.