4053 Basel (Basel): key figures
4053 Basel (postcode area in Basel) has 21,584 residents in 2025 across 1.9 km², or 11,183 people per km². By population, 4053 Basel ranks No. 5 of 11 postcode areas in Basel. Population: +4.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 21,584 residents
- 1.9 km²
- 11,183 people/km²
4053 Basel in numbers
Key points
By population, 4053 Basel ranks No. 5 of 11 postcode areas in Basel.
Nationally, 4053 Basel ranks No. 54 of 2,275 postcode areas.
Population of 4053 Basel over time
4053 Basel had 20,738 residents in 2015 and 21,584 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 20,738 |
| 2020 | 21,031 |
| 2023 | 21,075 |
| 2025 | 21,584 |
All indicators for 4053 Basel
Next to the value for 4053 Basel: all postcode areas of Basel, then of the whole country (totals for counts, weighted averages for rates).
Housing
| Indicator | 4053 Basel | Basel | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 13,880 | – | – | ranked 4 of 10 | ranked 29 of 3,164 | |
| Residential buildings (2026) | 1,810 | – | – | ranked 7 of 10 | ranked 134 of 3,160 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 39.4% | 37.1% | 23.2% | ranked 5 of 10 | ranked 922 of 3,164 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 6.6% | 8.8% | 23.6% | ranked 5 of 10 | ranked 2,821 of 3,164 | |
| Share of detached houses among residential buildings (2026) | 11.9% | 36.5% | 63.5% | ranked 9 of 10 | ranked 3,141 of 3,160 |
Energy
| Indicator | 4053 Basel | Basel | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 55.3% | 43.6% | 56.2% | ranked 4 of 10 | ranked 1,242 of 3,160 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 4.9% | 8.6% | 16.2% | ranked 5 of 10 | ranked 2,706 of 3,160 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 1.4% | 1.2% | 13.5% | ranked 4 of 10 | ranked 3,019 of 3,160 | |
| District heating (2026) | 38.1% | 45.9% | 5.6% | ranked 7 of 10 | ranked 42 of 3,160 |
Society
| Indicator | 4053 Basel | Basel | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 41.6% | 40.5% | 29.8% | ranked 4 of 11 | ranked 99 of 2,040 |
Where is 4053 Basel?
Other postcode areas in Basel
- 4058 Basel27,959 residents
- 4057 Basel26,346 residents
- 4055 Basel23,861 residents
- 4052 Basel22,713 residents
- 4056 Basel21,329 residents
- 4054 Basel19,259 residents
- 4051 Basel9,645 residents
- 4059 Basel6,912 residents
Postcode areas near 4053 Basel
- 4059 Basel6,912 residents
- 4052 Basel22,713 residents
- 4051 Basel9,645 residents
- 4001 Basel208 residents
- 4054 Basel19,259 residents
- 4031 Basel253 residents
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of 4053 Basel (Basel)?
4053 Basel has 21,584 residents in 2025. It covers 1.9 km², or 11,183 people per km².
Where is 4053 Basel?
4053 Basel (postcode area) is part of Basel, in Basel-Stadt.
What is the value of “Share of foreign nationals” in 4053 Basel?
Share of foreign nationals: 41.6% (2025), ranked 99 of 2,040 postcode areas in the country.
What is the value of “Dwellings” in 4053 Basel?
Dwellings: 13,880 (2026), ranked 29 of 3,164 postcode areas in the country.