Postcode area · Pieterlen · Bern
2542 Pieterlen (Pieterlen): key figures
2542 Pieterlen (postcode area in Pieterlen) has 5,184 residents in 2025 across 8.3 km², or 621 people per km². Population: +31.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 5,184 residents
- 8.3 km²
- 621 people/km²
2542 Pieterlen in numbers
Population
5,184
ranked 434 of 2,275
+31.3%between 2015 and 2025
2015–2025
Population density
621people/km²
ranked 591 of 2,275
Area
8.3km²
ranked 1,396 of 3,168
Share of foreign nationals
33.2%
ranked 313 of 2,040
Dwellings
2,512
ranked 467 of 3,164
Residential buildings
944
ranked 503 of 3,160
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946
18.9%
ranked 2,233 of 3,164
Key points
Nationally, 2542 Pieterlen ranks No. 434 of 2,275 postcode areas.
Population of 2542 Pieterlen over time
Population, 2015–2025
2542 Pieterlen had 3,948 residents in 2015 and 5,184 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 3,948 |
| 2020 | 4,703 |
| 2023 | 5,089 |
| 2025 | 5,184 |
All indicators for 2542 Pieterlen
Next to the value for 2542 Pieterlen: all postcode areas of Pieterlen, then of the whole country (totals for counts, weighted averages for rates).
2542 PieterlenNational medianHover over or tap a bar to see what it shows.
Housing
| Indicator | 2542 Pieterlen | Pieterlen | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 2,512 | – | – | ranked 467 of 3,164 | ||
| Residential buildings (2026) | 944 | – | – | ranked 503 of 3,160 | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 18.9% | 18.9% | 23.2% | ranked 2,233 of 3,164 | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 32.8% | 32.8% | 23.6% | ranked 595 of 3,164 | ||
| Share of detached houses among residential buildings (2026) | 66.5% | 66.5% | 63.5% | ranked 1,892 of 3,160 |
Energy
| Indicator | 2542 Pieterlen | Pieterlen | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 62.0% | 62.0% | 56.2% | ranked 907 of 3,160 | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 11.0% | 11.0% | 16.2% | ranked 1,798 of 3,160 | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 9.2% | 9.2% | 13.5% | ranked 2,138 of 3,160 | ||
| District heating (2026) | 7.4% | 7.4% | 5.6% | ranked 495 of 3,160 |
Society
| Indicator | 2542 Pieterlen | Pieterlen | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 33.2% | 33.2% | 29.8% | ranked 313 of 2,040 |
Where is 2542 Pieterlen?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of 2542 Pieterlen (Pieterlen)?
2542 Pieterlen has 5,184 residents in 2025. It covers 8.3 km², or 621 people per km².
Where is 2542 Pieterlen?
2542 Pieterlen (postcode area) is part of Pieterlen, in Bern.
What is the value of “Share of foreign nationals” in 2542 Pieterlen?
Share of foreign nationals: 33.2% (2025), ranked 313 of 2,040 postcode areas in the country.
What is the value of “Dwellings” in 2542 Pieterlen?
Dwellings: 2,512 (2026), ranked 467 of 3,164 postcode areas in the country.