6284 Gelfingen (Hitzkirch): key figures
6284 Gelfingen (postcode area in Hitzkirch) has 1,338 residents in 2025 across 10.6 km², or 126 people per km². By population, 6284 Gelfingen ranks No. 2 of 5 postcode areas in Hitzkirch. Population: +14.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,338 residents
- 10.6 km²
- 126 people/km²
6284 Gelfingen in numbers
Key points
By population, 6284 Gelfingen ranks No. 2 of 5 postcode areas in Hitzkirch.
Nationally, 6284 Gelfingen ranks No. 1,370 of 2,275 postcode areas.
Population of 6284 Gelfingen over time
6284 Gelfingen had 1,174 residents in 2015 and 1,338 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 1,174 |
| 2020 | 1,275 |
| 2023 | 1,341 |
| 2025 | 1,338 |
All indicators for 6284 Gelfingen
Next to the value for 6284 Gelfingen: all postcode areas of Hitzkirch, then of the whole country (totals for counts, weighted averages for rates).
Housing
| Indicator | 6284 Gelfingen | Hitzkirch | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 568 | – | – | ranked 2 of 5 | ranked 1,730 of 3,164 | |
| Residential buildings (2026) | 323 | – | – | ranked 3 of 5 | ranked 1,721 of 3,160 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 15.5% | 17.7% | 23.2% | ranked 4 of 5 | ranked 2,500 of 3,164 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 46.3% | 35.1% | 23.6% | ranked 1 of 5 | ranked 68 of 3,164 | |
| Share of detached houses among residential buildings (2026) | 71.2% | 71.9% | 63.5% | ranked 3 of 5 | ranked 1,460 of 3,160 |
Energy
| Indicator | 6284 Gelfingen | Hitzkirch | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 36.6% | 32.2% | 56.2% | ranked 2 of 5 | ranked 2,247 of 3,160 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 30.7% | 24.8% | 16.2% | ranked 1 of 5 | ranked 373 of 3,160 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 26.2% | 22.4% | 13.5% | ranked 2 of 5 | ranked 945 of 3,160 | |
| District heating (2026) | 1.0% | 9.5% | 5.6% | ranked 3 of 5 | ranked 1,476 of 3,160 |
Society
| Indicator | 6284 Gelfingen | Hitzkirch | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 14.3% | 19.9% | 29.8% | ranked 4 of 4 | ranked 1,539 of 2,040 |
Where is 6284 Gelfingen?
Other postcode areas in Hitzkirch
- 6285 Hitzkirch2,866 residents
- 6289 Hämikon1,177 residents
- 6286 Altwis459 residents
- 6295 Mosen302 residents
Postcode areas near 6284 Gelfingen
- 6285 Hitzkirch2,866 residents
- 6289 Hämikon1,177 residents
- 6286 Altwis459 residents
- 6295 Mosen302 residents
- 6294 ErmenseeErmensee
- 6277 KleinwangenHohenrain
Next in alphabetical order: 6285 Hitzkirch
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of 6284 Gelfingen (Hitzkirch)?
6284 Gelfingen has 1,338 residents in 2025. It covers 10.6 km², or 126 people per km².
Where is 6284 Gelfingen?
6284 Gelfingen (postcode area) is part of Hitzkirch, in Lucerne.
What is the value of “Share of foreign nationals” in 6284 Gelfingen?
Share of foreign nationals: 14.3% (2025), ranked 1,539 of 2,040 postcode areas in the country.
What is the value of “Dwellings” in 6284 Gelfingen?
Dwellings: 568 (2026), ranked 1,730 of 3,164 postcode areas in the country.