8840 Einsiedeln (Einsiedeln): key figures
8840 Einsiedeln (postcode area in Einsiedeln) has 11,852 residents in 2025 across 24.9 km², or 476 people per km². By population, 8840 Einsiedeln ranks No. 1 of 2 postcode areas in Einsiedeln. Population: +11.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 11,852 residents
- 24.9 km²
- 476 people/km²
8840 Einsiedeln in numbers
Key points
By population, 8840 Einsiedeln ranks No. 1 of 2 postcode areas in Einsiedeln.
Nationally, 8840 Einsiedeln ranks No. 166 of 2,275 postcode areas.
Population of 8840 Einsiedeln over time
8840 Einsiedeln had 10,594 residents in 2015 and 11,852 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 10,594 |
| 2020 | 11,465 |
| 2023 | 11,647 |
| 2025 | 11,852 |
All indicators for 8840 Einsiedeln
Next to the value for 8840 Einsiedeln: all postcode areas of Einsiedeln, then of the whole country (totals for counts, weighted averages for rates).
Housing
| Indicator | 8840 Einsiedeln | Einsiedeln | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 5,856 | – | – | ranked 1 of 6 | ranked 180 of 3,164 | |
| Residential buildings (2026) | 1,983 | – | – | ranked 1 of 6 | ranked 102 of 3,160 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 19.1% | 18.6% | 23.2% | ranked 3 of 6 | ranked 2,215 of 3,164 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 35.3% | 32.4% | 23.6% | ranked 1 of 6 | ranked 440 of 3,164 | |
| Share of detached houses among residential buildings (2026) | 49.3% | 57.6% | 63.5% | ranked 6 of 6 | ranked 2,828 of 3,160 |
Energy
| Indicator | 8840 Einsiedeln | Einsiedeln | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 56.4% | 48.7% | 56.2% | ranked 1 of 6 | ranked 1,187 of 3,160 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 21.3% | 23.3% | 16.2% | ranked 6 of 6 | ranked 822 of 3,160 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 10.0% | 16.0% | 13.5% | ranked 6 of 6 | ranked 2,067 of 3,160 | |
| District heating (2026) | 5.3% | 3.4% | 5.6% | ranked 1 of 6 | ranked 641 of 3,160 |
Society
| Indicator | 8840 Einsiedeln | Einsiedeln | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 21.8% | 21.2% | 29.8% | ranked 1 of 4 | ranked 945 of 2,040 |
Where is 8840 Einsiedeln?
Other postcode areas in Einsiedeln
Postcode areas near 8840 Einsiedeln
- 8836 Bennau
- 8841 Gross1,418 residents
- 8846 Willerzell
- 8847 Egg SZ
- 8844 Euthal
- 8834 SchindellegiFeusisberg
Previous in alphabetical order: 8836 Bennau
Next in alphabetical order: 8841 Gross
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of 8840 Einsiedeln (Einsiedeln)?
8840 Einsiedeln has 11,852 residents in 2025. It covers 24.9 km², or 476 people per km².
Where is 8840 Einsiedeln?
8840 Einsiedeln (postcode area) is part of Einsiedeln, in Schwyz.
What is the value of “Share of foreign nationals” in 8840 Einsiedeln?
Share of foreign nationals: 21.8% (2025), ranked 945 of 2,040 postcode areas in the country.
What is the value of “Dwellings” in 8840 Einsiedeln?
Dwellings: 5,856 (2026), ranked 180 of 3,164 postcode areas in the country.