Postcode area · Lachen · Schwyz
8853 Lachen SZ (Lachen): key figures
8853 Lachen SZ (postcode area in Lachen) has 9,266 residents in 2025 across 4.4 km², or 2,101 people per km². Population: +11.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 9,266 residents
- 4.4 km²
- 2,101 people/km²
8853 Lachen SZ in numbers
Population
9,266
ranked 234 of 2,275
+11.9%between 2015 and 2025
2015–2025
Population density
2,101people/km²
ranked 146 of 2,275
Area
4.4km²
ranked 2,342 of 3,168
Share of foreign nationals
31.6%
ranked 380 of 2,040
Dwellings
4,711
ranked 243 of 3,164
Residential buildings
1,177
ranked 326 of 3,160
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946
10.6%
ranked 2,844 of 3,164
Key points
Nationally, 8853 Lachen SZ ranks No. 234 of 2,275 postcode areas.
Population of 8853 Lachen SZ over time
Population, 2015–2025
8853 Lachen SZ had 8,283 residents in 2015 and 9,266 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 8,283 |
| 2020 | 8,951 |
| 2023 | 9,265 |
| 2025 | 9,266 |
All indicators for 8853 Lachen SZ
Next to the value for 8853 Lachen SZ: all postcode areas of Lachen, then of the whole country (totals for counts, weighted averages for rates).
8853 Lachen SZNational medianHover over or tap a bar to see what it shows.
Housing
| Indicator | 8853 Lachen SZ | Lachen | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 4,711 | – | – | ranked 243 of 3,164 | ||
| Residential buildings (2026) | 1,177 | – | – | ranked 326 of 3,160 | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 10.6% | 10.6% | 23.2% | ranked 2,844 of 3,164 | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 42.1% | 42.1% | 23.6% | ranked 151 of 3,164 | ||
| Share of detached houses among residential buildings (2026) | 49.1% | 49.1% | 63.5% | ranked 2,834 of 3,160 |
Energy
| Indicator | 8853 Lachen SZ | Lachen | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 63.9% | 63.9% | 56.2% | ranked 808 of 3,160 | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 8.0% | 8.0% | 16.2% | ranked 2,243 of 3,160 | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 3.5% | 3.5% | 13.5% | ranked 2,761 of 3,160 | ||
| District heating (2026) | 13.9% | 13.9% | 5.6% | ranked 257 of 3,160 |
Society
| Indicator | 8853 Lachen SZ | Lachen | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 31.6% | 31.6% | 29.8% | ranked 380 of 2,040 |
Where is 8853 Lachen SZ?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of 8853 Lachen SZ (Lachen)?
8853 Lachen SZ has 9,266 residents in 2025. It covers 4.4 km², or 2,101 people per km².
Where is 8853 Lachen SZ?
8853 Lachen SZ (postcode area) is part of Lachen, in Schwyz.
What is the value of “Share of foreign nationals” in 8853 Lachen SZ?
Share of foreign nationals: 31.6% (2025), ranked 380 of 2,040 postcode areas in the country.
What is the value of “Dwellings” in 8853 Lachen SZ?
Dwellings: 4,711 (2026), ranked 243 of 3,164 postcode areas in the country.