8240 Thayngen (Thayngen): key figures
8240 Thayngen (postcode area in Thayngen) has 4,993 residents in 2025 across 10.4 km², or 478 people per km². By population, 8240 Thayngen ranks No. 1 of 4 postcode areas in Thayngen. Population: +13.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 4,993 residents
- 10.4 km²
- 478 people/km²
8240 Thayngen in numbers
Key points
By population, 8240 Thayngen ranks No. 1 of 4 postcode areas in Thayngen.
Nationally, 8240 Thayngen ranks No. 457 of 2,275 postcode areas.
Population of 8240 Thayngen over time
8240 Thayngen had 4,420 residents in 2015 and 4,993 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 4,420 |
| 2020 | 4,685 |
| 2023 | 4,844 |
| 2025 | 4,993 |
All indicators for 8240 Thayngen
Next to the value for 8240 Thayngen: all postcode areas of Thayngen, then of the whole country (totals for counts, weighted averages for rates).
Housing
| Indicator | 8240 Thayngen | Thayngen | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 2,460 | – | – | ranked 1 of 4 | ranked 478 of 3,164 | |
| Residential buildings (2026) | 1,105 | – | – | ranked 1 of 4 | ranked 380 of 3,160 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 21.1% | 23.9% | 23.2% | ranked 4 of 4 | ranked 2,058 of 3,164 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 27.1% | 25.8% | 23.6% | ranked 1 of 4 | ranked 1,047 of 3,164 | |
| Share of detached houses among residential buildings (2026) | 71.5% | 73.1% | 63.5% | ranked 4 of 4 | ranked 1,427 of 3,160 |
Energy
| Indicator | 8240 Thayngen | Thayngen | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 55.3% | 50.4% | 56.2% | ranked 1 of 4 | ranked 1,242 of 3,160 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 17.3% | 17.4% | 16.2% | ranked 2 of 4 | ranked 1,106 of 3,160 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 7.0% | 11.6% | 13.5% | ranked 4 of 4 | ranked 2,379 of 3,160 | |
| District heating (2026) | 17.7% | 16.7% | 5.6% | ranked 2 of 4 | ranked 178 of 3,160 |
Society
| Indicator | 8240 Thayngen | Thayngen | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 31.8% | 31.8% | 29.8% | ranked 373 of 2,040 |
Where is 8240 Thayngen?
Other postcode areas in Thayngen
Postcode areas near 8240 Thayngen
- 8241 Barzheim179 residents
- 8242 Bibern SH422 residents
- 8243 Altdorf SH172 residents
- 8235 Lohn SHLohn (SH)
- 8234 Stetten SHStetten (SH)
- 8236 BüttenhardtBüttenhardt
Next in alphabetical order: 8241 Barzheim
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of 8240 Thayngen (Thayngen)?
8240 Thayngen has 4,993 residents in 2025. It covers 10.4 km², or 478 people per km².
Where is 8240 Thayngen?
8240 Thayngen (postcode area) is part of Thayngen, in Schaffhausen.
What is the value of “Share of foreign nationals” in 8240 Thayngen?
Share of foreign nationals: 31.8% (2025), ranked 373 of 2,040 postcode areas in the country.
What is the value of “Dwellings” in 8240 Thayngen?
Dwellings: 2,460 (2026), ranked 478 of 3,164 postcode areas in the country.