1220 Les Avanchets (Vernier): key figures
1220 Les Avanchets (postcode area in Vernier) has 5,460 residents in 2025 across 0.2 km², or 26,000 people per km². By population, 1220 Les Avanchets ranks No. 3 of 3 postcode areas in Vernier. Population: −8.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 5,460 residents
- 0.2 km²
- 26,000 people/km²
1220 Les Avanchets in numbers
Key points
By population, 1220 Les Avanchets ranks No. 3 of 3 postcode areas in Vernier.
Nationally, 1220 Les Avanchets ranks No. 414 of 2,275 postcode areas.
Population of 1220 Les Avanchets over time
1220 Les Avanchets had 5,936 residents in 2015 and 5,460 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 5,936 |
| 2020 | 5,762 |
| 2023 | 5,595 |
| 2025 | 5,460 |
All indicators for 1220 Les Avanchets
Next to the value for 1220 Les Avanchets: all postcode areas of Vernier, then of the whole country (totals for counts, weighted averages for rates).
Housing
| Indicator | 1220 Les Avanchets | Vernier | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 2,390 | – | – | ranked 3 of 3 | ranked 496 of 3,164 | |
| Residential buildings (2026) | 102 | – | – | ranked 3 of 3 | ranked 2,908 of 3,160 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 0.0% | 8.0% | 23.2% | ranked 3 of 3 | ranked 3,161 of 3,164 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 0.0% | 24.4% | 23.6% | ranked 3 of 3 | ranked 3,141 of 3,164 | |
| Share of detached houses among residential buildings (2026) | 0.0% | 63.4% | 63.5% | ranked 3 of 3 | ranked 3,158 of 3,160 |
Energy
| Indicator | 1220 Les Avanchets | Vernier | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 1.0% | 71.8% | 56.2% | ranked 3 of 3 | ranked 3,154 of 3,160 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 0.0% | 6.0% | 16.2% | ranked 3 of 3 | ranked 3,120 of 3,160 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 0.0% | 1.8% | 13.5% | ranked 3 of 3 | ranked 3,150 of 3,160 | |
| District heating (2026) | 98.0% | 15.4% | 5.6% | ranked 1 of 3 | ranked 1 of 3,160 |
Society
| Indicator | 1220 Les Avanchets | Vernier | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 41.1% | 45.9% | 29.8% | ranked 3 of 3 | ranked 111 of 2,040 |
Where is 1220 Les Avanchets?
Other postcode areas in Vernier
Postcode areas near 1220 Les Avanchets
- 1219 Châtelaine23,824 residents
- 1214 Vernier8,275 residents
- 1216 CointrinMeyrin
- 1209 GenèveGeneva
- 1218 Le Grand-SaconnexLe Grand-Saconnex
- 1203 GenèveGeneva
Previous in alphabetical order: 1219 Châtelaine
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of 1220 Les Avanchets (Vernier)?
1220 Les Avanchets has 5,460 residents in 2025. It covers 0.2 km², or 26,000 people per km².
Where is 1220 Les Avanchets?
1220 Les Avanchets (postcode area) is part of Vernier, in Geneva.
What is the value of “Share of foreign nationals” in 1220 Les Avanchets?
Share of foreign nationals: 41.1% (2025), ranked 111 of 2,040 postcode areas in the country.
What is the value of “Dwellings” in 1220 Les Avanchets?
Dwellings: 2,390 (2026), ranked 496 of 3,164 postcode areas in the country.