6010 Kriens (Kriens): key figures
6010 Kriens (postcode area in Kriens) has 26,269 residents in 2025 across 19.0 km², or 1,380 people per km². By population, 6010 Kriens ranks No. 1 of 2 postcode areas in Kriens. Population: +13.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 26,269 residents
- 19.0 km²
- 1,380 people/km²
6010 Kriens in numbers
Key points
By population, 6010 Kriens ranks No. 1 of 2 postcode areas in Kriens.
Nationally, 6010 Kriens ranks No. 27 of 2,275 postcode areas.
Population of 6010 Kriens over time
6010 Kriens had 23,082 residents in 2015 and 26,269 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 23,082 |
| 2020 | 24,262 |
| 2023 | 25,355 |
| 2025 | 26,269 |
All indicators for 6010 Kriens
Next to the value for 6010 Kriens: all postcode areas of Kriens, then of the whole country (totals for counts, weighted averages for rates).
Housing
| Indicator | 6010 Kriens | Kriens | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 13,827 | – | – | ranked 1 of 2 | ranked 30 of 3,164 | |
| Residential buildings (2026) | 2,688 | – | – | ranked 1 of 2 | ranked 37 of 3,160 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 11.2% | 10.7% | 23.2% | ranked 1 of 2 | ranked 2,809 of 3,164 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 26.2% | 26.7% | 23.6% | ranked 2 of 2 | ranked 1,150 of 3,164 | |
| Share of detached houses among residential buildings (2026) | 43.0% | 44.0% | 63.5% | ranked 2 of 2 | ranked 2,964 of 3,160 |
Energy
| Indicator | 6010 Kriens | Kriens | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 66.2% | 66.2% | 56.2% | ranked 1 of 2 | ranked 689 of 3,160 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 19.6% | 18.9% | 16.2% | ranked 1 of 2 | ranked 918 of 3,160 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 6.2% | 7.1% | 13.5% | ranked 2 of 2 | ranked 2,452 of 3,160 | |
| District heating (2026) | 4.5% | 4.3% | 5.6% | ranked 1 of 2 | ranked 733 of 3,160 |
Society
| Indicator | 6010 Kriens | Kriens | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 27.5% | 26.1% | 29.8% | ranked 1 of 2 | ranked 597 of 2,040 |
Where is 6010 Kriens?
Other postcode areas in Kriens
Postcode areas near 6010 Kriens
- 6012 Obernau3,388 residents
- 6003 LuzernLucerne
- 6005 LuzernLucerne
- 6014 LuzernLucerne
- 6048 HorwHorw
- 6004 LuzernLucerne
Next in alphabetical order: 6012 Obernau
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of 6010 Kriens (Kriens)?
6010 Kriens has 26,269 residents in 2025. It covers 19.0 km², or 1,380 people per km².
Where is 6010 Kriens?
6010 Kriens (postcode area) is part of Kriens, in Lucerne.
What is the value of “Share of foreign nationals” in 6010 Kriens?
Share of foreign nationals: 27.5% (2025), ranked 597 of 2,040 postcode areas in the country.
What is the value of “Dwellings” in 6010 Kriens?
Dwellings: 13,827 (2026), ranked 30 of 3,164 postcode areas in the country.