6006 Luzern (Lucerne): key figures
6006 Luzern (postcode area in Lucerne) has 18,654 residents in 2025 across 7.9 km², or 2,349 people per km². By population, 6006 Luzern ranks No. 2 of 6 postcode areas in Lucerne. Population: +6.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 18,654 residents
- 7.9 km²
- 2,349 people/km²
6006 Luzern in numbers
Key points
By population, 6006 Luzern ranks No. 2 of 6 postcode areas in Lucerne.
Nationally, 6006 Luzern ranks No. 77 of 2,275 postcode areas.
Population of 6006 Luzern over time
6006 Luzern had 17,524 residents in 2015 and 18,654 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 17,524 |
| 2020 | 17,641 |
| 2023 | 18,368 |
| 2025 | 18,654 |
All indicators for 6006 Luzern
Next to the value for 6006 Luzern: all postcode areas of Lucerne, then of the whole country (totals for counts, weighted averages for rates).
Housing
| Indicator | 6006 Luzern | Lucerne | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 10,700 | – | – | ranked 3 of 6 | ranked 74 of 3,164 | |
| Residential buildings (2026) | 1,897 | – | – | ranked 2 of 6 | ranked 113 of 3,160 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 20.6% | 27.5% | 23.2% | ranked 4 of 6 | ranked 2,095 of 3,164 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 20.5% | 17.6% | 23.6% | ranked 3 of 6 | ranked 1,678 of 3,164 | |
| Share of detached houses among residential buildings (2026) | 29.0% | 27.0% | 63.5% | ranked 3 of 6 | ranked 3,087 of 3,160 |
Energy
| Indicator | 6006 Luzern | Lucerne | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 71.3% | 75.4% | 56.2% | ranked 4 of 6 | ranked 475 of 3,160 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 20.8% | 14.3% | 16.2% | ranked 1 of 6 | ranked 847 of 3,160 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 4.4% | 2.9% | 13.5% | ranked 2 of 6 | ranked 2,646 of 3,160 | |
| District heating (2026) | 2.5% | 6.2% | 5.6% | ranked 6 of 6 | ranked 1,006 of 3,160 |
Society
| Indicator | 6006 Luzern | Lucerne | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 25.0% | 28.1% | 29.8% | ranked 5 of 6 | ranked 733 of 2,040 |
Where is 6006 Luzern?
Other postcode areas in Lucerne
- 6005 Luzern23,741 residents
- 6003 Luzern18,439 residents
- 6014 Luzern10,245 residents
- 6004 Luzern9,401 residents
- 6015 Luzern8,230 residents
Postcode areas near 6006 Luzern
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- 6003 Luzern18,439 residents
- 6005 Luzern23,741 residents
- 6015 Luzern8,230 residents
- 6014 Luzern10,245 residents
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of 6006 Luzern (Lucerne)?
6006 Luzern has 18,654 residents in 2025. It covers 7.9 km², or 2,349 people per km².
Where is 6006 Luzern?
6006 Luzern (postcode area) is part of Lucerne, in Lucerne.
What is the value of “Share of foreign nationals” in 6006 Luzern?
Share of foreign nationals: 25.0% (2025), ranked 733 of 2,040 postcode areas in the country.
What is the value of “Dwellings” in 6006 Luzern?
Dwellings: 10,700 (2026), ranked 74 of 3,164 postcode areas in the country.