Postcode area · Wauwil · Lucerne
6242 Wauwil (Wauwil): key figures
6242 Wauwil (postcode area in Wauwil) has 2,619 residents in 2025 across 4.0 km², or 655 people per km². Population: +35.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,619 residents
- 4.0 km²
- 655 people/km²
6242 Wauwil in numbers
Population
2,619
ranked 865 of 2,275
+35.0%between 2015 and 2025
2015–2025
Population density
655people/km²
ranked 558 of 2,275
Area
4.0km²
ranked 2,465 of 3,168
Share of foreign nationals
23.1%
ranked 867 of 2,040
Dwellings
1,235
ranked 980 of 3,164
Residential buildings
425
ranked 1,358 of 3,160
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946
9.0%
ranked 2,938 of 3,164
Key points
Nationally, 6242 Wauwil ranks No. 865 of 2,275 postcode areas.
Population of 6242 Wauwil over time
Population, 2015–2025
6242 Wauwil had 1,940 residents in 2015 and 2,619 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 1,940 |
| 2020 | 2,316 |
| 2023 | 2,537 |
| 2025 | 2,619 |
All indicators for 6242 Wauwil
Next to the value for 6242 Wauwil: all postcode areas of Wauwil, then of the whole country (totals for counts, weighted averages for rates).
6242 WauwilNational medianHover over or tap a bar to see what it shows.
Housing
| Indicator | 6242 Wauwil | Wauwil | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,235 | – | – | ranked 980 of 3,164 | ||
| Residential buildings (2026) | 425 | – | – | ranked 1,358 of 3,160 | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 9.0% | 9.0% | 23.2% | ranked 2,938 of 3,164 | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 50.0% | 50.0% | 23.6% | ranked 39 of 3,164 | ||
| Share of detached houses among residential buildings (2026) | 49.9% | 49.9% | 63.5% | ranked 2,810 of 3,160 |
Energy
| Indicator | 6242 Wauwil | Wauwil | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 42.1% | 42.1% | 56.2% | ranked 1,978 of 3,160 | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 38.7% | 38.7% | 16.2% | ranked 167 of 3,160 | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 11.8% | 11.8% | 13.5% | ranked 1,905 of 3,160 | ||
| District heating (2026) | 0.3% | 0.3% | 5.6% | ranked 2,015 of 3,160 |
Society
| Indicator | 6242 Wauwil | Wauwil | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 23.1% | 23.1% | 29.8% | ranked 867 of 2,040 |
Where is 6242 Wauwil?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of 6242 Wauwil (Wauwil)?
6242 Wauwil has 2,619 residents in 2025. It covers 4.0 km², or 655 people per km².
Where is 6242 Wauwil?
6242 Wauwil (postcode area) is part of Wauwil, in Lucerne.
What is the value of “Share of foreign nationals” in 6242 Wauwil?
Share of foreign nationals: 23.1% (2025), ranked 867 of 2,040 postcode areas in the country.
What is the value of “Dwellings” in 6242 Wauwil?
Dwellings: 1,235 (2026), ranked 980 of 3,164 postcode areas in the country.