6221 Rickenbach LU (Rickenbach (LU)): key figures
6221 Rickenbach LU (postcode area in Rickenbach (LU)) has 2,984 residents in 2025 across 13.3 km², or 225 people per km². By population, 6221 Rickenbach LU ranks No. 1 of 2 postcode areas in Rickenbach (LU). Population: +16.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,984 residents
- 13.3 km²
- 225 people/km²
6221 Rickenbach LU in numbers
Key points
By population, 6221 Rickenbach LU ranks No. 1 of 2 postcode areas in Rickenbach (LU).
Nationally, 6221 Rickenbach LU ranks No. 774 of 2,275 postcode areas.
Population of 6221 Rickenbach LU over time
6221 Rickenbach LU had 2,567 residents in 2015 and 2,984 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 2,567 |
| 2020 | 2,772 |
| 2023 | 2,847 |
| 2025 | 2,984 |
All indicators for 6221 Rickenbach LU
Next to the value for 6221 Rickenbach LU: all postcode areas of Rickenbach (LU), then of the whole country (totals for counts, weighted averages for rates).
Housing
| Indicator | 6221 Rickenbach LU | Rickenbach (LU) | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,333 | – | – | ranked 1 of 2 | ranked 928 of 3,164 | |
| Residential buildings (2026) | 571 | – | – | ranked 1 of 2 | ranked 1,001 of 3,160 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 14.0% | 16.2% | 23.2% | ranked 2 of 2 | ranked 2,609 of 3,164 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 40.1% | 37.2% | 23.6% | ranked 1 of 2 | ranked 212 of 3,164 | |
| Share of detached houses among residential buildings (2026) | 64.4% | 67.3% | 63.5% | ranked 2 of 2 | ranked 2,066 of 3,160 |
Energy
| Indicator | 6221 Rickenbach LU | Rickenbach (LU) | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 36.2% | 40.7% | 56.2% | ranked 2 of 2 | ranked 2,263 of 3,160 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 43.0% | 41.7% | 16.2% | ranked 1 of 2 | ranked 84 of 3,160 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 16.2% | 13.5% | 13.5% | ranked 1 of 2 | ranked 1,566 of 3,160 | |
| District heating (2026) | 2.9% | 2.1% | 5.6% | ranked 1 of 2 | ranked 933 of 3,160 |
Society
| Indicator | 6221 Rickenbach LU | Rickenbach (LU) | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 21.2% | 23.6% | 29.8% | ranked 2 of 2 | ranked 999 of 2,040 |
Where is 6221 Rickenbach LU?
Other postcode areas in Rickenbach (LU)
Postcode areas near 6221 Rickenbach LU
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of 6221 Rickenbach LU (Rickenbach (LU))?
6221 Rickenbach LU has 2,984 residents in 2025. It covers 13.3 km², or 225 people per km².
Where is 6221 Rickenbach LU?
6221 Rickenbach LU (postcode area) is part of Rickenbach (LU), in Lucerne.
What is the value of “Share of foreign nationals” in 6221 Rickenbach LU?
Share of foreign nationals: 21.2% (2025), ranked 999 of 2,040 postcode areas in the country.
What is the value of “Dwellings” in 6221 Rickenbach LU?
Dwellings: 1,333 (2026), ranked 928 of 3,164 postcode areas in the country.