Postcode area · Laufen · Basel-Landschaft
4242 Laufen (Laufen): key figures
4242 Laufen (postcode area in Laufen) has 6,012 residents in 2025 across 11.7 km², or 516 people per km². Population: +9.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 6,012 residents
- 11.7 km²
- 516 people/km²
4242 Laufen in numbers
Population
6,012
ranked 368 of 2,275
+9.6%between 2015 and 2025
2015–2025
Population density
516people/km²
ranked 691 of 2,275
Area
11.7km²
ranked 939 of 3,168
Share of foreign nationals
30.8%
ranked 418 of 2,040
Dwellings
3,157
ranked 367 of 3,164
Residential buildings
1,289
ranked 274 of 3,160
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946
20.1%
ranked 2,131 of 3,164
Key points
Nationally, 4242 Laufen ranks No. 368 of 2,275 postcode areas.
Population of 4242 Laufen over time
Population, 2015–2025
4242 Laufen had 5,484 residents in 2015 and 6,012 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 5,484 |
| 2020 | 5,710 |
| 2023 | 5,909 |
| 2025 | 6,012 |
All indicators for 4242 Laufen
Next to the value for 4242 Laufen: all postcode areas of Laufen, then of the whole country (totals for counts, weighted averages for rates).
4242 LaufenNational medianHover over or tap a bar to see what it shows.
Housing
| Indicator | 4242 Laufen | Laufen | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 3,157 | – | – | ranked 367 of 3,164 | ||
| Residential buildings (2026) | 1,289 | – | – | ranked 274 of 3,160 | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 20.1% | 20.1% | 23.2% | ranked 2,131 of 3,164 | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 25.7% | 25.7% | 23.6% | ranked 1,192 of 3,164 | ||
| Share of detached houses among residential buildings (2026) | 69.4% | 69.4% | 63.5% | ranked 1,649 of 3,160 |
Energy
| Indicator | 4242 Laufen | Laufen | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 58.8% | 58.8% | 56.2% | ranked 1,060 of 3,160 | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 25.2% | 25.2% | 16.2% | ranked 581 of 3,160 | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 6.5% | 6.5% | 13.5% | ranked 2,424 of 3,160 | ||
| District heating (2026) | 0.8% | 0.8% | 5.6% | ranked 1,602 of 3,160 |
Society
| Indicator | 4242 Laufen | Laufen | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 30.8% | 30.8% | 29.8% | ranked 418 of 2,040 |
Where is 4242 Laufen?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of 4242 Laufen (Laufen)?
4242 Laufen has 6,012 residents in 2025. It covers 11.7 km², or 516 people per km².
Where is 4242 Laufen?
4242 Laufen (postcode area) is part of Laufen, in Basel-Landschaft.
What is the value of “Share of foreign nationals” in 4242 Laufen?
Share of foreign nationals: 30.8% (2025), ranked 418 of 2,040 postcode areas in the country.
What is the value of “Dwellings” in 4242 Laufen?
Dwellings: 3,157 (2026), ranked 367 of 3,164 postcode areas in the country.