4055 Basel (Basel): key figures
4055 Basel (postcode area in Basel) has 23,861 residents in 2025 across 1.7 km², or 14,036 people per km². By population, 4055 Basel ranks No. 3 of 11 postcode areas in Basel. Population: +10.7% between 2015 and 2025.
- 23,861 residents
- 1.7 km²
- 14,036 people/km²
4055 Basel in numbers
Key points
By population, 4055 Basel ranks No. 3 of 11 postcode areas in Basel.
Nationally, 4055 Basel ranks No. 34 of 2,275 postcode areas.
Population of 4055 Basel over time
4055 Basel had 21,549 residents in 2015 and 23,861 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 21,549 |
| 2020 | 22,213 |
| 2023 | 23,357 |
| 2025 | 23,861 |
All indicators for 4055 Basel
Next to the value for 4055 Basel: all postcode areas of Basel, then of the whole country (totals for counts, weighted averages for rates).
Housing
| Indicator | 4055 Basel | Basel | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 14,006 | – | – | ranked 3 of 10 | ranked 27 of 3,164 | |
| Residential buildings (2026) | 1,930 | – | – | ranked 4 of 10 | ranked 109 of 3,160 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 34.0% | 37.1% | 23.2% | ranked 8 of 10 | ranked 1,210 of 3,164 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 6.3% | 8.8% | 23.6% | ranked 6 of 10 | ranked 2,851 of 3,164 | |
| Share of detached houses among residential buildings (2026) | 17.4% | 36.5% | 63.5% | ranked 7 of 10 | ranked 3,131 of 3,160 |
Energy
| Indicator | 4055 Basel | Basel | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 20.4% | 43.6% | 56.2% | ranked 9 of 10 | ranked 2,864 of 3,160 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 2.0% | 8.6% | 16.2% | ranked 7 of 10 | ranked 3,013 of 3,160 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 0.5% | 1.2% | 13.5% | ranked 8 of 10 | ranked 3,126 of 3,160 | |
| District heating (2026) | 76.8% | 45.9% | 5.6% | ranked 2 of 10 | ranked 5 of 3,160 |
Society
| Indicator | 4055 Basel | Basel | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 40.5% | 40.5% | 29.8% | ranked 6 of 11 | ranked 125 of 2,040 |
Where is 4055 Basel?
Other postcode areas in Basel
- 4058 Basel27,959 residents
- 4057 Basel26,346 residents
- 4052 Basel22,713 residents
- 4053 Basel21,584 residents
- 4056 Basel21,329 residents
- 4054 Basel19,259 residents
- 4051 Basel9,645 residents
- 4059 Basel6,912 residents
Postcode areas near 4055 Basel
- 4056 Basel21,329 residents
- 4031 Basel253 residents
- 4054 Basel19,259 residents
- 4051 Basel9,645 residents
- 4001 Basel208 residents
- 4057 Basel26,346 residents
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of 4055 Basel (Basel)?
4055 Basel has 23,861 residents in 2025. It covers 1.7 km², or 14,036 people per km².
Where is 4055 Basel?
4055 Basel (postcode area) is part of Basel, in Basel-Stadt.
What is the value of “Share of foreign nationals” in 4055 Basel?
Share of foreign nationals: 40.5% (2025), ranked 125 of 2,040 postcode areas in the country.
What is the value of “Dwellings” in 4055 Basel?
Dwellings: 14,006 (2026), ranked 27 of 3,164 postcode areas in the country.