4059 Basel (Basel): key figures
4059 Basel (postcode area in Basel) has 6,912 residents in 2025 across 2.1 km², or 3,355 people per km². By population, 4059 Basel ranks No. 9 of 11 postcode areas in Basel. Population: +8.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 6,912 residents
- 2.1 km²
- 3,355 people/km²
4059 Basel in numbers
Key points
By population, 4059 Basel ranks No. 9 of 11 postcode areas in Basel.
Nationally, 4059 Basel ranks No. 302 of 2,275 postcode areas.
Population of 4059 Basel over time
4059 Basel had 6,390 residents in 2015 and 6,912 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 6,390 |
| 2020 | 6,638 |
| 2023 | 6,835 |
| 2025 | 6,912 |
All indicators for 4059 Basel
Next to the value for 4059 Basel: all postcode areas of Basel, then of the whole country (totals for counts, weighted averages for rates).
Housing
| Indicator | 4059 Basel | Basel | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 3,091 | – | – | ranked 9 of 10 | ranked 373 of 3,164 | |
| Residential buildings (2026) | 1,746 | – | – | ranked 8 of 10 | ranked 145 of 3,160 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 26.4% | 37.1% | 23.2% | ranked 9 of 10 | ranked 1,672 of 3,164 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 10.1% | 8.8% | 23.6% | ranked 3 of 10 | ranked 2,565 of 3,164 | |
| Share of detached houses among residential buildings (2026) | 80.0% | 36.5% | 63.5% | ranked 1 of 10 | ranked 527 of 3,160 |
Energy
| Indicator | 4059 Basel | Basel | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 57.3% | 43.6% | 56.2% | ranked 3 of 10 | ranked 1,139 of 3,160 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 24.1% | 8.6% | 16.2% | ranked 1 of 10 | ranked 641 of 3,160 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 2.5% | 1.2% | 13.5% | ranked 1 of 10 | ranked 2,884 of 3,160 | |
| District heating (2026) | 15.8% | 45.9% | 5.6% | ranked 10 of 10 | ranked 216 of 3,160 |
Society
| Indicator | 4059 Basel | Basel | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 24.2% | 40.5% | 29.8% | ranked 11 of 11 | ranked 794 of 2,040 |
Where is 4059 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
- 4056 Basel21,329 residents
- 4054 Basel19,259 residents
- 4051 Basel9,645 residents
Postcode areas near 4059 Basel
- 4053 Basel21,584 residents
- 4052 Basel22,713 residents
- 4051 Basel9,645 residents
- 4001 Basel208 residents
- 4054 Basel19,259 residents
- 4031 Basel253 residents
Previous in alphabetical order: 4058 Basel
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of 4059 Basel (Basel)?
4059 Basel has 6,912 residents in 2025. It covers 2.1 km², or 3,355 people per km².
Where is 4059 Basel?
4059 Basel (postcode area) is part of Basel, in Basel-Stadt.
What is the value of “Share of foreign nationals” in 4059 Basel?
Share of foreign nationals: 24.2% (2025), ranked 794 of 2,040 postcode areas in the country.
What is the value of “Dwellings” in 4059 Basel?
Dwellings: 3,091 (2026), ranked 373 of 3,164 postcode areas in the country.