3042 Ortschwaben (Meikirch): key figures
3042 Ortschwaben (postcode area in Meikirch) has 685 residents in 2025 across 1.2 km², or 557 people per km². By population, 3042 Ortschwaben ranks No. 2 of 3 postcode areas in Meikirch. Population: −0.7% between 2015 and 2025.
- 685 residents
- 1.2 km²
- 557 people/km²
3042 Ortschwaben in numbers
Key points
By population, 3042 Ortschwaben ranks No. 2 of 3 postcode areas in Meikirch.
Nationally, 3042 Ortschwaben ranks No. 1,848 of 2,275 postcode areas.
Population of 3042 Ortschwaben over time
3042 Ortschwaben had 690 residents in 2015 and 685 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 690 |
| 2020 | 684 |
| 2023 | 686 |
| 2025 | 685 |
All indicators for 3042 Ortschwaben
Next to the value for 3042 Ortschwaben: all postcode areas of Meikirch, then of the whole country (totals for counts, weighted averages for rates).
Housing
| Indicator | 3042 Ortschwaben | Meikirch | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 381 | – | – | ranked 2 of 3 | ranked 2,196 of 3,164 | |
| Residential buildings (2026) | 186 | – | – | ranked 2 of 3 | ranked 2,398 of 3,160 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 16.3% | 23.7% | 23.2% | ranked 3 of 3 | ranked 2,442 of 3,164 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 4.5% | 11.3% | 23.6% | ranked 3 of 3 | ranked 2,968 of 3,164 | |
| Share of detached houses among residential buildings (2026) | 70.4% | 70.3% | 63.5% | ranked 2 of 3 | ranked 1,535 of 3,160 |
Energy
| Indicator | 3042 Ortschwaben | Meikirch | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 58.0% | 46.2% | 56.2% | ranked 1 of 3 | ranked 1,098 of 3,160 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 25.9% | 22.8% | 16.2% | ranked 1 of 3 | ranked 550 of 3,160 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 8.0% | 19.8% | 13.5% | ranked 3 of 3 | ranked 2,260 of 3,160 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.6% | 3.7% | 5.6% | ranked 2 of 3 | ranked 1,742 of 3,160 |
Society
| Indicator | 3042 Ortschwaben | Meikirch | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 11.5% | 10.3% | 29.8% | ranked 1 of 2 | ranked 1,737 of 2,040 |
Where is 3042 Ortschwaben?
Other postcode areas in Meikirch
Postcode areas near 3042 Ortschwaben
- 3045 Meikirch1,388 residents
- 3046 Wahlendorf532 residents
- 3043 UettligenWohlen bei Bern
- 3038 KirchlindachKirchlindach
- 3037 HerrenschwandenKirchlindach
- 3032 HinterkappelenWohlen bei Bern
Next in alphabetical order: 3045 Meikirch
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of 3042 Ortschwaben (Meikirch)?
3042 Ortschwaben has 685 residents in 2025. It covers 1.2 km², or 557 people per km².
Where is 3042 Ortschwaben?
3042 Ortschwaben (postcode area) is part of Meikirch, in Bern.
What is the value of “Share of foreign nationals” in 3042 Ortschwaben?
Share of foreign nationals: 11.5% (2025), ranked 1,737 of 2,040 postcode areas in the country.
What is the value of “Dwellings” in 3042 Ortschwaben?
Dwellings: 381 (2026), ranked 2,196 of 3,164 postcode areas in the country.