6142 Gettnau (Willisau): key figures
6142 Gettnau (postcode area in Willisau) has 1,199 residents in 2025 across 6.2 km², or 193 people per km². By population, 6142 Gettnau ranks No. 2 of 2 postcode areas in Willisau. Population: +5.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,199 residents
- 6.2 km²
- 193 people/km²
6142 Gettnau in numbers
Key points
By population, 6142 Gettnau ranks No. 2 of 2 postcode areas in Willisau.
Nationally, 6142 Gettnau ranks No. 1,455 of 2,275 postcode areas.
Population of 6142 Gettnau over time
6142 Gettnau had 1,135 residents in 2015 and 1,199 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 1,135 |
| 2020 | 1,156 |
| 2023 | 1,198 |
| 2025 | 1,199 |
All indicators for 6142 Gettnau
Next to the value for 6142 Gettnau: all postcode areas of Willisau, then of the whole country (totals for counts, weighted averages for rates).
Housing
| Indicator | 6142 Gettnau | Willisau | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 539 | – | – | ranked 2 of 4 | ranked 1,807 of 3,164 | |
| Residential buildings (2026) | 246 | – | – | ranked 2 of 4 | ranked 2,091 of 3,160 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 20.4% | 20.2% | 23.2% | ranked 3 of 4 | ranked 2,108 of 3,164 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 28.0% | 28.0% | 23.6% | ranked 2 of 4 | ranked 973 of 3,164 | |
| Share of detached houses among residential buildings (2026) | 61.8% | 53.3% | 63.5% | ranked 2 of 4 | ranked 2,253 of 3,160 |
Energy
| Indicator | 6142 Gettnau | Willisau | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 28.6% | 40.7% | 56.2% | ranked 2 of 4 | ranked 2,622 of 3,160 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 27.7% | 23.7% | 16.2% | ranked 1 of 4 | ranked 477 of 3,160 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 31.1% | 25.7% | 13.5% | ranked 3 of 4 | ranked 753 of 3,160 | |
| District heating (2026) | 3.9% | 5.8% | 5.6% | ranked 2 of 4 | ranked 804 of 3,160 |
Society
| Indicator | 6142 Gettnau | Willisau | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 25.9% | 16.9% | 29.8% | ranked 1 of 3 | ranked 689 of 2,040 |
Where is 6142 Gettnau?
Other postcode areas in Willisau
Postcode areas near 6142 Gettnau
- 6130 Willisau7,770 residents
- 6132 Rohrmatt
- 6126 Daiwil
- 6143 OhmstalSchötz
- 6248 AlberswilAlberswil
- 6144 Zell LUZell (LU)
Previous in alphabetical order: 6132 Rohrmatt
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of 6142 Gettnau (Willisau)?
6142 Gettnau has 1,199 residents in 2025. It covers 6.2 km², or 193 people per km².
Where is 6142 Gettnau?
6142 Gettnau (postcode area) is part of Willisau, in Lucerne.
What is the value of “Share of foreign nationals” in 6142 Gettnau?
Share of foreign nationals: 25.9% (2025), ranked 689 of 2,040 postcode areas in the country.
What is the value of “Dwellings” in 6142 Gettnau?
Dwellings: 539 (2026), ranked 1,807 of 3,164 postcode areas in the country.