2503 Biel/Bienne (Biel/Bienne): key figures
2503 Biel/Bienne (postcode area in Biel/Bienne) has 19,107 residents in 2025 across 3.2 km², or 5,990 people per km². By population, 2503 Biel/Bienne ranks No. 1 of 4 postcode areas in Biel/Bienne. Population: +6.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 19,107 residents
- 3.2 km²
- 5,990 people/km²
2503 Biel/Bienne in numbers
Key points
By population, 2503 Biel/Bienne ranks No. 1 of 4 postcode areas in Biel/Bienne.
Nationally, 2503 Biel/Bienne ranks No. 73 of 2,275 postcode areas.
Population of 2503 Biel/Bienne over time
2503 Biel/Bienne had 17,940 residents in 2015 and 19,107 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 17,940 |
| 2020 | 18,388 |
| 2023 | 18,403 |
| 2025 | 19,107 |
All indicators for 2503 Biel/Bienne
Next to the value for 2503 Biel/Bienne: all postcode areas of Biel/Bienne, then of the whole country (totals for counts, weighted averages for rates).
Housing
| Indicator | 2503 Biel/Bienne | Biel/Bienne | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 10,778 | – | – | ranked 2 of 4 | ranked 69 of 3,164 | |
| Residential buildings (2026) | 2,054 | – | – | ranked 2 of 4 | ranked 88 of 3,160 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 25.8% | 31.4% | 23.2% | ranked 2 of 4 | ranked 1,714 of 3,164 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 20.3% | 14.5% | 23.6% | ranked 1 of 4 | ranked 1,707 of 3,164 | |
| Share of detached houses among residential buildings (2026) | 34.5% | 31.8% | 63.5% | ranked 3 of 4 | ranked 3,053 of 3,160 |
Energy
| Indicator | 2503 Biel/Bienne | Biel/Bienne | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 86.7% | 85.8% | 56.2% | ranked 2 of 4 | ranked 43 of 3,160 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 8.4% | 7.1% | 16.2% | ranked 2 of 4 | ranked 2,190 of 3,160 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 1.9% | 2.0% | 13.5% | ranked 3 of 4 | ranked 2,962 of 3,160 | |
| District heating (2026) | 1.8% | 3.8% | 5.6% | ranked 3 of 4 | ranked 1,170 of 3,160 |
Society
| Indicator | 2503 Biel/Bienne | Biel/Bienne | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 37.2% | 35.5% | 29.8% | ranked 2 of 4 | ranked 190 of 2,040 |
Where is 2503 Biel/Bienne?
Other postcode areas in Biel/Bienne
Postcode areas near 2503 Biel/Bienne
- 2502 Biel/Bienne18,603 residents
- 2504 Biel/Bienne18,342 residents
- 2505 Biel/Bienne798 residents
- 2560 NidauNidau
- 2555 Brügg BEBrügg
- 2562 PortPort
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of 2503 Biel/Bienne (Biel/Bienne)?
2503 Biel/Bienne has 19,107 residents in 2025. It covers 3.2 km², or 5,990 people per km².
Where is 2503 Biel/Bienne?
2503 Biel/Bienne (postcode area) is part of Biel/Bienne, in Bern.
What is the value of “Share of foreign nationals” in 2503 Biel/Bienne?
Share of foreign nationals: 37.2% (2025), ranked 190 of 2,040 postcode areas in the country.
What is the value of “Dwellings” in 2503 Biel/Bienne?
Dwellings: 10,778 (2026), ranked 69 of 3,164 postcode areas in the country.