2053 Cernier (Val-de-Ruz): key figures
2053 Cernier (postcode area in Val-de-Ruz) has 2,590 residents in 2025 across 2.7 km², or 945 people per km². By population, 2053 Cernier ranks No. 1 of 13 postcode areas in Val-de-Ruz. Population: −0.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,590 residents
- 2.7 km²
- 945 people/km²
2053 Cernier in numbers
Key points
By population, 2053 Cernier ranks No. 1 of 13 postcode areas in Val-de-Ruz.
Nationally, 2053 Cernier ranks No. 872 of 2,275 postcode areas.
Population of 2053 Cernier over time
2053 Cernier had 2,611 residents in 2015 and 2,590 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 2,611 |
| 2020 | 2,643 |
| 2023 | 2,622 |
| 2025 | 2,590 |
All indicators for 2053 Cernier
Next to the value for 2053 Cernier: all postcode areas of Val-de-Ruz, then of the whole country (totals for counts, weighted averages for rates).
Housing
| Indicator | 2053 Cernier | Val-de-Ruz | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,376 | – | – | ranked 1 of 14 | ranked 902 of 3,164 | |
| Residential buildings (2026) | 393 | – | – | ranked 2 of 14 | ranked 1,454 of 3,160 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 34.3% | 34.1% | 23.2% | ranked 8 of 14 | ranked 1,192 of 3,164 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 27.2% | 20.9% | 23.6% | ranked 3 of 14 | ranked 1,039 of 3,164 | |
| Share of detached houses among residential buildings (2026) | 51.9% | 64.1% | 63.5% | ranked 13 of 14 | ranked 2,751 of 3,160 |
Energy
| Indicator | 2053 Cernier | Val-de-Ruz | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 71.0% | 63.6% | 56.2% | ranked 3 of 14 | ranked 490 of 3,160 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 12.7% | 19.8% | 16.2% | ranked 12 of 14 | ranked 1,578 of 3,160 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 2.1% | 9.6% | 13.5% | ranked 14 of 14 | ranked 2,929 of 3,160 | |
| District heating (2026) | 12.4% | 3.0% | 5.6% | ranked 1 of 14 | ranked 289 of 3,160 |
Society
| Indicator | 2053 Cernier | Val-de-Ruz | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 20.6% | 19.4% | 29.8% | ranked 5 of 12 | ranked 1,056 of 2,040 |
Where is 2053 Cernier?
Other postcode areas in Val-de-Ruz
- 2206 Les Geneveys-sur-Coffrane2,090 residents
- 2054 Chézard-St-Martin1,986 residents
- 2052 Fontainemelon1,688 residents
- 2056 Dombresson1,573 residents
- 2065 Savagnier1,252 residents
- 2046 Fontaines NE1,109 residents
- 2037 Montmollin1,084 residents
- 2208 Les Hauts-Geneveys991 residents
Postcode areas near 2053 Cernier
- 2052 Fontainemelon1,688 residents
- 2054 Chézard-St-Martin1,986 residents
- 2046 Fontaines NE1,109 residents
- 2208 Les Hauts-Geneveys991 residents
- 2043 Boudevilliers948 residents
- 2063 Fenin966 residents
Previous in alphabetical order: 2052 Fontainemelon
Next in alphabetical order: 2054 Chézard-St-Martin
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of 2053 Cernier (Val-de-Ruz)?
2053 Cernier has 2,590 residents in 2025. It covers 2.7 km², or 945 people per km².
Where is 2053 Cernier?
2053 Cernier (postcode area) is part of Val-de-Ruz, in Neuchâtel.
What is the value of “Share of foreign nationals” in 2053 Cernier?
Share of foreign nationals: 20.6% (2025), ranked 1,056 of 2,040 postcode areas in the country.
What is the value of “Dwellings” in 2053 Cernier?
Dwellings: 1,376 (2026), ranked 902 of 3,164 postcode areas in the country.