8865 Bilten (Glarus Nord): key figures
8865 Bilten (postcode area in Glarus Nord) has 2,609 residents in 2025 across 15.8 km², or 165 people per km². By population, 8865 Bilten ranks No. 4 of 6 postcode areas in Glarus Nord. Population: +15.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,609 residents
- 15.8 km²
- 165 people/km²
8865 Bilten in numbers
Key points
By population, 8865 Bilten ranks No. 4 of 6 postcode areas in Glarus Nord.
Nationally, 8865 Bilten ranks No. 869 of 2,275 postcode areas.
Population of 8865 Bilten over time
8865 Bilten had 2,251 residents in 2015 and 2,609 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 2,251 |
| 2020 | 2,397 |
| 2023 | 2,569 |
| 2025 | 2,609 |
All indicators for 8865 Bilten
Next to the value for 8865 Bilten: all postcode areas of Glarus Nord, then of the whole country (totals for counts, weighted averages for rates).
Housing
| Indicator | 8865 Bilten | Glarus Nord | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,178 | – | – | ranked 4 of 9 | ranked 1,018 of 3,164 | |
| Residential buildings (2026) | 551 | – | – | ranked 4 of 9 | ranked 1,046 of 3,160 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 15.4% | 26.9% | 23.2% | ranked 9 of 9 | ranked 2,508 of 3,164 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 23.5% | 23.5% | 23.6% | ranked 4 of 9 | ranked 1,382 of 3,164 | |
| Share of detached houses among residential buildings (2026) | 77.5% | 77.7% | 63.5% | ranked 6 of 9 | ranked 771 of 3,160 |
Energy
| Indicator | 8865 Bilten | Glarus Nord | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 70.2% | 62.3% | 56.2% | ranked 3 of 9 | ranked 534 of 3,160 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 5.1% | 5.0% | 16.2% | ranked 5 of 9 | ranked 2,676 of 3,160 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 20.9% | 24.0% | 13.5% | ranked 6 of 9 | ranked 1,236 of 3,160 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.4% | 2.1% | 5.6% | ranked 7 of 9 | ranked 1,913 of 3,160 |
Society
| Indicator | 8865 Bilten | Glarus Nord | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 39.3% | 30.0% | 29.8% | ranked 2 of 6 | ranked 145 of 2,040 |
Where is 8865 Bilten?
Other postcode areas in Glarus Nord
- 8752 Näfels4,966 residents
- 8753 Mollis4,250 residents
- 8867 Niederurnen3,927 residents
- 8868 Oberurnen2,136 residents
- 8866 Ziegelbrücke522 residents
- 8757 Filzbach
- 8758 Obstalden
- 8874 Mühlehorn
Postcode areas near 8865 Bilten
- 8866 Ziegelbrücke522 residents
- 8867 Niederurnen3,927 residents
- 8868 Oberurnen2,136 residents
- 8752 Näfels4,966 residents
- 8753 Mollis4,250 residents
- 8757 Filzbach
Previous in alphabetical order: 8758 Obstalden
Next in alphabetical order: 8866 Ziegelbrücke
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of 8865 Bilten (Glarus Nord)?
8865 Bilten has 2,609 residents in 2025. It covers 15.8 km², or 165 people per km².
Where is 8865 Bilten?
8865 Bilten (postcode area) is part of Glarus Nord, in Glarus.
What is the value of “Share of foreign nationals” in 8865 Bilten?
Share of foreign nationals: 39.3% (2025), ranked 145 of 2,040 postcode areas in the country.
What is the value of “Dwellings” in 8865 Bilten?
Dwellings: 1,178 (2026), ranked 1,018 of 3,164 postcode areas in the country.