6060 Sarnen (Sarnen): key figures
6060 Sarnen (postcode area in Sarnen) has 6,627 residents in 2025 across 14.0 km², or 474 people per km². By population, 6060 Sarnen ranks No. 1 of 3 postcode areas in Sarnen. Population: +2.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 6,627 residents
- 14.0 km²
- 474 people/km²
6060 Sarnen in numbers
Key points
By population, 6060 Sarnen ranks No. 1 of 3 postcode areas in Sarnen.
Nationally, 6060 Sarnen ranks No. 328 of 2,275 postcode areas.
Population of 6060 Sarnen over time
6060 Sarnen had 6,460 residents in 2015 and 6,627 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 6,460 |
| 2020 | 6,520 |
| 2023 | 6,592 |
| 2025 | 6,627 |
All indicators for 6060 Sarnen
Next to the value for 6060 Sarnen: all postcode areas of Sarnen, then of the whole country (totals for counts, weighted averages for rates).
Housing
| Indicator | 6060 Sarnen | Sarnen | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 3,393 | – | – | ranked 1 of 4 | ranked 331 of 3,164 | |
| Residential buildings (2026) | 1,053 | – | – | ranked 1 of 4 | ranked 408 of 3,160 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 16.2% | 18.6% | 23.2% | ranked 4 of 4 | ranked 2,454 of 3,164 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 24.7% | 26.0% | 23.6% | ranked 3 of 4 | ranked 1,274 of 3,164 | |
| Share of detached houses among residential buildings (2026) | 49.5% | 50.5% | 63.5% | ranked 3 of 4 | ranked 2,821 of 3,160 |
Energy
| Indicator | 6060 Sarnen | Sarnen | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 39.1% | 30.5% | 56.2% | ranked 1 of 4 | ranked 2,121 of 3,160 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 24.1% | 20.4% | 16.2% | ranked 2 of 4 | ranked 641 of 3,160 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 15.1% | 26.2% | 13.5% | ranked 4 of 4 | ranked 1,651 of 3,160 | |
| District heating (2026) | 10.4% | 12.6% | 5.6% | ranked 3 of 4 | ranked 354 of 3,160 |
Society
| Indicator | 6060 Sarnen | Sarnen | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 21.2% | 20.7% | 29.8% | ranked 1 of 2 | ranked 999 of 2,040 |
Where is 6060 Sarnen?
Other postcode areas in Sarnen
Postcode areas near 6060 Sarnen
- 6056 Kägiswil1,294 residents
- 6062 Wilen (Sarnen)1,617 residents
- 6063 Stalden (Sarnen)
- 6064 KernsKerns
- 6073 Flüeli-RanftSachseln
- 6072 SachselnSachseln
Previous in alphabetical order: 6056 Kägiswil
Next in alphabetical order: 6062 Wilen (Sarnen)
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of 6060 Sarnen (Sarnen)?
6060 Sarnen has 6,627 residents in 2025. It covers 14.0 km², or 474 people per km².
Where is 6060 Sarnen?
6060 Sarnen (postcode area) is part of Sarnen, in Obwalden.
What is the value of “Share of foreign nationals” in 6060 Sarnen?
Share of foreign nationals: 21.2% (2025), ranked 999 of 2,040 postcode areas in the country.
What is the value of “Dwellings” in 6060 Sarnen?
Dwellings: 3,393 (2026), ranked 331 of 3,164 postcode areas in the country.