4056 Basel (Basel): key figures
4056 Basel (postcode area in Basel) has 21,329 residents in 2025 across 2.5 km², or 8,706 people per km². By population, 4056 Basel ranks No. 6 of 11 postcode areas in Basel. Population: +3.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 21,329 residents
- 2.5 km²
- 8,706 people/km²
4056 Basel in numbers
Key points
By population, 4056 Basel ranks No. 6 of 11 postcode areas in Basel.
Nationally, 4056 Basel ranks No. 56 of 2,275 postcode areas.
Population of 4056 Basel over time
4056 Basel had 20,603 residents in 2015 and 21,329 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 20,603 |
| 2020 | 20,711 |
| 2023 | 20,890 |
| 2025 | 21,329 |
All indicators for 4056 Basel
Next to the value for 4056 Basel: all postcode areas of Basel, then of the whole country (totals for counts, weighted averages for rates).
Housing
| Indicator | 4056 Basel | Basel | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 12,760 | – | – | ranked 6 of 10 | ranked 36 of 3,164 | |
| Residential buildings (2026) | 1,846 | – | – | ranked 6 of 10 | ranked 126 of 3,160 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 42.0% | 37.1% | 23.2% | ranked 4 of 10 | ranked 807 of 3,164 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 7.3% | 8.8% | 23.6% | ranked 4 of 10 | ranked 2,764 of 3,164 | |
| Share of detached houses among residential buildings (2026) | 24.9% | 36.5% | 63.5% | ranked 6 of 10 | ranked 3,105 of 3,160 |
Energy
| Indicator | 4056 Basel | Basel | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 13.8% | 43.6% | 56.2% | ranked 10 of 10 | ranked 3,013 of 3,160 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 1.6% | 8.6% | 16.2% | ranked 9 of 10 | ranked 3,045 of 3,160 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 0.4% | 1.2% | 13.5% | ranked 9 of 10 | ranked 3,138 of 3,160 | |
| District heating (2026) | 84.1% | 45.9% | 5.6% | ranked 1 of 10 | ranked 2 of 3,160 |
Society
| Indicator | 4056 Basel | Basel | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 43.7% | 40.5% | 29.8% | ranked 3 of 11 | ranked 76 of 2,040 |
Where is 4056 Basel?
Other postcode areas in Basel
- 4058 Basel27,959 residents
- 4057 Basel26,346 residents
- 4055 Basel23,861 residents
- 4052 Basel22,713 residents
- 4053 Basel21,584 residents
- 4054 Basel19,259 residents
- 4051 Basel9,645 residents
- 4059 Basel6,912 residents
Postcode areas near 4056 Basel
- 4031 Basel253 residents
- 4055 Basel23,861 residents
- 4057 Basel26,346 residents
- 4051 Basel9,645 residents
- 4001 Basel208 residents
- 4054 Basel19,259 residents
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of 4056 Basel (Basel)?
4056 Basel has 21,329 residents in 2025. It covers 2.5 km², or 8,706 people per km².
Where is 4056 Basel?
4056 Basel (postcode area) is part of Basel, in Basel-Stadt.
What is the value of “Share of foreign nationals” in 4056 Basel?
Share of foreign nationals: 43.7% (2025), ranked 76 of 2,040 postcode areas in the country.
What is the value of “Dwellings” in 4056 Basel?
Dwellings: 12,760 (2026), ranked 36 of 3,164 postcode areas in the country.