6286 Altwis (Hitzkirch): key figures
6286 Altwis (postcode area in Hitzkirch) has 459 residents in 2025 across 2.9 km², or 159 people per km². By population, 6286 Altwis ranks No. 4 of 5 postcode areas in Hitzkirch. Population: +17.7% between 2015 and 2025.
- 459 residents
- 2.9 km²
- 159 people/km²
6286 Altwis in numbers
Key points
By population, 6286 Altwis ranks No. 4 of 5 postcode areas in Hitzkirch.
Nationally, 6286 Altwis ranks No. 2,038 of 2,275 postcode areas.
Population of 6286 Altwis over time
6286 Altwis had 390 residents in 2015 and 459 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 390 |
| 2020 | 441 |
| 2023 | 453 |
| 2025 | 459 |
All indicators for 6286 Altwis
Next to the value for 6286 Altwis: all postcode areas of Hitzkirch, then of the whole country (totals for counts, weighted averages for rates).
Housing
| Indicator | 6286 Altwis | Hitzkirch | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 218 | – | – | ranked 4 of 5 | ranked 2,686 of 3,164 | |
| Residential buildings (2026) | 131 | – | – | ranked 5 of 5 | ranked 2,728 of 3,160 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 26.6% | 17.7% | 23.2% | ranked 1 of 5 | ranked 1,654 of 3,164 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 39.9% | 35.1% | 23.6% | ranked 2 of 5 | ranked 220 of 3,164 | |
| Share of detached houses among residential buildings (2026) | 71.0% | 71.9% | 63.5% | ranked 4 of 5 | ranked 1,479 of 3,160 |
Energy
| Indicator | 6286 Altwis | Hitzkirch | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 30.0% | 32.2% | 56.2% | ranked 3 of 5 | ranked 2,579 of 3,160 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 24.0% | 24.8% | 16.2% | ranked 3 of 5 | ranked 646 of 3,160 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 34.0% | 22.4% | 13.5% | ranked 1 of 5 | ranked 665 of 3,160 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 9.5% | 5.6% | ranked 5 of 5 | ranked 2,207 of 3,160 |
Society
| Indicator | 6286 Altwis | Hitzkirch | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 14.8% | 19.9% | 29.8% | ranked 3 of 4 | ranked 1,501 of 2,040 |
Where is 6286 Altwis?
Other postcode areas in Hitzkirch
- 6285 Hitzkirch2,866 residents
- 6284 Gelfingen1,338 residents
- 6289 Hämikon1,177 residents
- 6295 Mosen302 residents
Postcode areas near 6286 Altwis
- 6285 Hitzkirch2,866 residents
- 6289 Hämikon1,177 residents
- 6295 Mosen302 residents
- 6284 Gelfingen1,338 residents
- 6294 ErmenseeErmensee
- 6287 Aesch LUAesch (LU)
Previous in alphabetical order: 6285 Hitzkirch
Next in alphabetical order: 6289 Hämikon
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of 6286 Altwis (Hitzkirch)?
6286 Altwis has 459 residents in 2025. It covers 2.9 km², or 159 people per km².
Where is 6286 Altwis?
6286 Altwis (postcode area) is part of Hitzkirch, in Lucerne.
What is the value of “Share of foreign nationals” in 6286 Altwis?
Share of foreign nationals: 14.8% (2025), ranked 1,501 of 2,040 postcode areas in the country.
What is the value of “Dwellings” in 6286 Altwis?
Dwellings: 218 (2026), ranked 2,686 of 3,164 postcode areas in the country.