8868 Oberurnen (Glarus Nord): key figures
8868 Oberurnen (postcode area in Glarus Nord) has 2,136 residents in 2025 across 4.8 km², or 444 people per km². By population, 8868 Oberurnen ranks No. 5 of 6 postcode areas in Glarus Nord. Population: +6.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,136 residents
- 4.8 km²
- 444 people/km²
8868 Oberurnen in numbers
Key points
By population, 8868 Oberurnen ranks No. 5 of 6 postcode areas in Glarus Nord.
Nationally, 8868 Oberurnen ranks No. 986 of 2,275 postcode areas.
Population of 8868 Oberurnen over time
8868 Oberurnen had 2,004 residents in 2015 and 2,136 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 2,004 |
| 2020 | 1,988 |
| 2023 | 2,080 |
| 2025 | 2,136 |
All indicators for 8868 Oberurnen
Next to the value for 8868 Oberurnen: all postcode areas of Glarus Nord, then of the whole country (totals for counts, weighted averages for rates).
Housing
| Indicator | 8868 Oberurnen | Glarus Nord | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,024 | – | – | ranked 5 of 9 | ranked 1,123 of 3,164 | |
| Residential buildings (2026) | 473 | – | – | ranked 5 of 9 | ranked 1,213 of 3,160 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 20.0% | 26.9% | 23.2% | ranked 8 of 9 | ranked 2,145 of 3,164 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 24.6% | 23.5% | 23.6% | ranked 3 of 9 | ranked 1,285 of 3,164 | |
| Share of detached houses among residential buildings (2026) | 74.0% | 77.7% | 63.5% | ranked 8 of 9 | ranked 1,138 of 3,160 |
Energy
| Indicator | 8868 Oberurnen | Glarus Nord | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 79.0% | 62.3% | 56.2% | ranked 1 of 9 | ranked 200 of 3,160 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 4.4% | 5.0% | 16.2% | ranked 8 of 9 | ranked 2,770 of 3,160 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 11.9% | 24.0% | 13.5% | ranked 9 of 9 | ranked 1,893 of 3,160 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.8% | 2.1% | 5.6% | ranked 6 of 9 | ranked 1,602 of 3,160 |
Society
| Indicator | 8868 Oberurnen | Glarus Nord | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 33.1% | 30.0% | 29.8% | ranked 3 of 6 | ranked 316 of 2,040 |
Where is 8868 Oberurnen?
Other postcode areas in Glarus Nord
- 8752 Näfels4,966 residents
- 8753 Mollis4,250 residents
- 8867 Niederurnen3,927 residents
- 8865 Bilten2,609 residents
- 8866 Ziegelbrücke522 residents
- 8757 Filzbach
- 8758 Obstalden
- 8874 Mühlehorn
Postcode areas near 8868 Oberurnen
- 8867 Niederurnen3,927 residents
- 8752 Näfels4,966 residents
- 8866 Ziegelbrücke522 residents
- 8753 Mollis4,250 residents
- 8865 Bilten2,609 residents
- 8757 Filzbach
Previous in alphabetical order: 8867 Niederurnen
Next in alphabetical order: 8874 Mühlehorn
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of 8868 Oberurnen (Glarus Nord)?
8868 Oberurnen has 2,136 residents in 2025. It covers 4.8 km², or 444 people per km².
Where is 8868 Oberurnen?
8868 Oberurnen (postcode area) is part of Glarus Nord, in Glarus.
What is the value of “Share of foreign nationals” in 8868 Oberurnen?
Share of foreign nationals: 33.1% (2025), ranked 316 of 2,040 postcode areas in the country.
What is the value of “Dwellings” in 8868 Oberurnen?
Dwellings: 1,024 (2026), ranked 1,123 of 3,164 postcode areas in the country.