6067 Melchtal (Kerns): key figures
6067 Melchtal (postcode area in Kerns) has 374 residents in 2025 across 24.6 km², or 15.2 people per km². By population, 6067 Melchtal ranks No. 2 of 2 postcode areas in Kerns. Population: −2.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 374 residents
- 24.6 km²
- 15 people/km²
6067 Melchtal in numbers
Key points
By population, 6067 Melchtal ranks No. 2 of 2 postcode areas in Kerns.
Nationally, 6067 Melchtal ranks No. 2,120 of 2,275 postcode areas.
Population of 6067 Melchtal over time
6067 Melchtal had 383 residents in 2015 and 374 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 383 |
| 2020 | 355 |
| 2023 | 360 |
| 2025 | 374 |
All indicators for 6067 Melchtal
Next to the value for 6067 Melchtal: all postcode areas of Kerns, then of the whole country (totals for counts, weighted averages for rates).
Housing
| Indicator | 6067 Melchtal | Kerns | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 239 | – | – | ranked 3 of 4 | ranked 2,612 of 3,164 | |
| Residential buildings (2026) | 111 | – | – | ranked 2 of 4 | ranked 2,847 of 3,160 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 26.4% | 19.1% | 23.2% | ranked 2 of 4 | ranked 1,672 of 3,164 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 30.1% | 34.4% | 23.6% | ranked 4 of 4 | ranked 812 of 3,164 | |
| Share of detached houses among residential buildings (2026) | 45.0% | 40.8% | 63.5% | ranked 1 of 4 | ranked 2,922 of 3,160 |
Energy
| Indicator | 6067 Melchtal | Kerns | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 31.9% | 34.1% | 56.2% | ranked 3 of 4 | ranked 2,485 of 3,160 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 7.4% | 7.9% | 16.2% | ranked 2 of 4 | ranked 2,351 of 3,160 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 35.1% | 35.7% | 13.5% | ranked 2 of 4 | ranked 628 of 3,160 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 12.0% | 5.6% | ranked 4 of 4 | ranked 2,207 of 3,160 |
Where is 6067 Melchtal?
Other postcode areas in Kerns
Postcode areas near 6067 Melchtal
- 6066 St. Niklausen OW
- 6068 Melchsee-Frutt
- 6064 Kerns5,809 residents
- 6073 Flüeli-RanftSachseln
- 6072 SachselnSachseln
- 6062 Wilen (Sarnen)Sarnen
Previous in alphabetical order: 6066 St. Niklausen OW
Next in alphabetical order: 6068 Melchsee-Frutt
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of 6067 Melchtal (Kerns)?
6067 Melchtal has 374 residents in 2025. It covers 24.6 km², or 15 people per km².
Where is 6067 Melchtal?
6067 Melchtal (postcode area) is part of Kerns, in Obwalden.
What is the value of “Dwellings” in 6067 Melchtal?
Dwellings: 239 (2026), ranked 2,612 of 3,164 postcode areas in the country.
What is the value of “Residential buildings” in 6067 Melchtal?
Residential buildings: 111 (2026), ranked 2,847 of 3,160 postcode areas in the country.