6072 Sachseln (Sachseln): key figures
6072 Sachseln (postcode area in Sachseln) has 4,396 residents in 2025 across 49.6 km², or 88.6 people per km². Population: +3.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 4,396 residents
- 49.6 km²
- 89 people/km²
6072 Sachseln in numbers
Key points
Nationally, 6072 Sachseln ranks No. 528 of 2,275 postcode areas.
Population of 6072 Sachseln over time
6072 Sachseln had 4,269 residents in 2015 and 4,396 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 4,269 |
| 2020 | 4,261 |
| 2023 | 4,376 |
| 2025 | 4,396 |
All indicators for 6072 Sachseln
Next to the value for 6072 Sachseln: all postcode areas of Sachseln, then of the whole country (totals for counts, weighted averages for rates).
Housing
| Indicator | 6072 Sachseln | Sachseln | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 2,179 | – | – | ranked 1 of 2 | ranked 560 of 3,164 | |
| Residential buildings (2026) | 801 | – | – | ranked 1 of 2 | ranked 654 of 3,160 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 17.1% | 18.7% | 23.2% | ranked 2 of 2 | ranked 2,382 of 3,164 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 26.8% | 25.3% | 23.6% | ranked 1 of 2 | ranked 1,085 of 3,164 | |
| Share of detached houses among residential buildings (2026) | 39.3% | 40.4% | 63.5% | ranked 2 of 2 | ranked 3,009 of 3,160 |
Energy
| Indicator | 6072 Sachseln | Sachseln | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 28.6% | 28.5% | 56.2% | ranked 1 of 2 | ranked 2,622 of 3,160 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 33.5% | 33.1% | 16.2% | ranked 1 of 2 | ranked 283 of 3,160 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 13.2% | 16.8% | 13.5% | ranked 2 of 2 | ranked 1,786 of 3,160 | |
| District heating (2026) | 17.4% | 15.0% | 5.6% | ranked 1 of 2 | ranked 184 of 3,160 |
Society
| Indicator | 6072 Sachseln | Sachseln | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 14.9% | 14.9% | 29.8% | ranked 1,493 of 2,040 |
Where is 6072 Sachseln?
Other postcode areas in Sachseln
Postcode areas near 6072 Sachseln
- 6073 Flüeli-Ranft
- 6062 Wilen (Sarnen)Sarnen
- 6060 SarnenSarnen
- 6063 Stalden (Sarnen)Sarnen
- 6066 St. Niklausen OWKerns
- 6064 KernsKerns
Next in alphabetical order: 6073 Flüeli-Ranft
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of 6072 Sachseln (Sachseln)?
6072 Sachseln has 4,396 residents in 2025. It covers 49.6 km², or 89 people per km².
Where is 6072 Sachseln?
6072 Sachseln (postcode area) is part of Sachseln, in Obwalden.
What is the value of “Share of foreign nationals” in 6072 Sachseln?
Share of foreign nationals: 14.9% (2025), ranked 1,493 of 2,040 postcode areas in the country.
What is the value of “Dwellings” in 6072 Sachseln?
Dwellings: 2,179 (2026), ranked 560 of 3,164 postcode areas in the country.