6402 Merlischachen (Küssnacht (SZ)): key figures
6402 Merlischachen (postcode area in Küssnacht (SZ)) has 1,298 residents in 2025 across 4.0 km², or 324 people per km². By population, 6402 Merlischachen ranks No. 3 of 3 postcode areas in Küssnacht (SZ). Population: +6.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,298 residents
- 4.0 km²
- 324 people/km²
6402 Merlischachen in numbers
Key points
By population, 6402 Merlischachen ranks No. 3 of 3 postcode areas in Küssnacht (SZ).
Nationally, 6402 Merlischachen ranks No. 1,397 of 2,275 postcode areas.
Population of 6402 Merlischachen over time
6402 Merlischachen had 1,220 residents in 2015 and 1,298 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 1,220 |
| 2020 | 1,227 |
| 2023 | 1,222 |
| 2025 | 1,298 |
All indicators for 6402 Merlischachen
Next to the value for 6402 Merlischachen: all postcode areas of Küssnacht (SZ), then of the whole country (totals for counts, weighted averages for rates).
Housing
| Indicator | 6402 Merlischachen | Küssnacht (SZ) | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 721 | – | – | ranked 3 of 3 | ranked 1,463 of 3,164 | |
| Residential buildings (2026) | 319 | – | – | ranked 3 of 3 | ranked 1,736 of 3,160 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 9.0% | 12.2% | 23.2% | ranked 3 of 3 | ranked 2,938 of 3,164 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 40.8% | 31.7% | 23.6% | ranked 2 of 3 | ranked 184 of 3,164 | |
| Share of detached houses among residential buildings (2026) | 65.2% | 44.9% | 63.5% | ranked 1 of 3 | ranked 1,997 of 3,160 |
Energy
| Indicator | 6402 Merlischachen | Küssnacht (SZ) | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 44.6% | 50.3% | 56.2% | ranked 3 of 3 | ranked 1,831 of 3,160 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 26.5% | 16.7% | 16.2% | ranked 1 of 3 | ranked 528 of 3,160 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 9.8% | 12.0% | 13.5% | ranked 2 of 3 | ranked 2,089 of 3,160 | |
| District heating (2026) | 1.5% | 9.3% | 5.6% | ranked 3 of 3 | ranked 1,266 of 3,160 |
Society
| Indicator | 6402 Merlischachen | Küssnacht (SZ) | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 23.1% | 27.6% | 29.8% | ranked 3 of 3 | ranked 867 of 2,040 |
Where is 6402 Merlischachen?
Other postcode areas in Küssnacht (SZ)
Postcode areas near 6402 Merlischachen
- 6403 Küssnacht am Rigi9,821 residents
- 6405 Immensee3,031 residents
- 6404 GreppenGreppen
- 6044 UdligenswilUdligenswil
- 6043 AdligenswilAdligenswil
- 6045 MeggenMeggen
Next in alphabetical order: 6403 Küssnacht am Rigi
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of 6402 Merlischachen (Küssnacht (SZ))?
6402 Merlischachen has 1,298 residents in 2025. It covers 4.0 km², or 324 people per km².
Where is 6402 Merlischachen?
6402 Merlischachen (postcode area) is part of Küssnacht (SZ), in Schwyz.
What is the value of “Share of foreign nationals” in 6402 Merlischachen?
Share of foreign nationals: 23.1% (2025), ranked 867 of 2,040 postcode areas in the country.
What is the value of “Dwellings” in 6402 Merlischachen?
Dwellings: 721 (2026), ranked 1,463 of 3,164 postcode areas in the country.