6005 Luzern (Lucerne): key figures
6005 Luzern (postcode area in Lucerne) has 23,741 residents in 2025 across 9.1 km², or 2,618 people per km². By population, 6005 Luzern ranks No. 1 of 6 postcode areas in Lucerne. Population: +7.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 23,741 residents
- 9.1 km²
- 2,618 people/km²
6005 Luzern in numbers
Key points
By population, 6005 Luzern ranks No. 1 of 6 postcode areas in Lucerne.
Nationally, 6005 Luzern ranks No. 37 of 2,275 postcode areas.
Population of 6005 Luzern over time
6005 Luzern had 22,096 residents in 2015 and 23,741 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 22,096 |
| 2020 | 22,740 |
| 2023 | 23,547 |
| 2025 | 23,741 |
All indicators for 6005 Luzern
Next to the value for 6005 Luzern: all postcode areas of Lucerne, then of the whole country (totals for counts, weighted averages for rates).
Housing
| Indicator | 6005 Luzern | Lucerne | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 14,148 | – | – | ranked 1 of 6 | ranked 26 of 3,164 | |
| Residential buildings (2026) | 2,154 | – | – | ranked 1 of 6 | ranked 79 of 3,160 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 21.5% | 27.5% | 23.2% | ranked 3 of 6 | ranked 2,026 of 3,164 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 23.8% | 17.6% | 23.6% | ranked 2 of 6 | ranked 1,356 of 3,164 | |
| Share of detached houses among residential buildings (2026) | 26.7% | 27.0% | 63.5% | ranked 4 of 6 | ranked 3,098 of 3,160 |
Energy
| Indicator | 6005 Luzern | Lucerne | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 72.4% | 75.4% | 56.2% | ranked 3 of 6 | ranked 419 of 3,160 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 17.3% | 14.3% | 16.2% | ranked 2 of 6 | ranked 1,106 of 3,160 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 2.7% | 2.9% | 13.5% | ranked 3 of 6 | ranked 2,863 of 3,160 | |
| District heating (2026) | 6.5% | 6.2% | 5.6% | ranked 3 of 6 | ranked 549 of 3,160 |
Society
| Indicator | 6005 Luzern | Lucerne | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 19.2% | 28.1% | 29.8% | ranked 6 of 6 | ranked 1,188 of 2,040 |
Where is 6005 Luzern?
Other postcode areas in Lucerne
- 6006 Luzern18,654 residents
- 6003 Luzern18,439 residents
- 6014 Luzern10,245 residents
- 6004 Luzern9,401 residents
- 6015 Luzern8,230 residents
Postcode areas near 6005 Luzern
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- 6004 Luzern9,401 residents
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of 6005 Luzern (Lucerne)?
6005 Luzern has 23,741 residents in 2025. It covers 9.1 km², or 2,618 people per km².
Where is 6005 Luzern?
6005 Luzern (postcode area) is part of Lucerne, in Lucerne.
What is the value of “Share of foreign nationals” in 6005 Luzern?
Share of foreign nationals: 19.2% (2025), ranked 1,188 of 2,040 postcode areas in the country.
What is the value of “Dwellings” in 6005 Luzern?
Dwellings: 14,148 (2026), ranked 26 of 3,164 postcode areas in the country.