Postcode area · Wangen (SZ) · Schwyz
8855 Wangen SZ (Wangen (SZ)): key figures
8855 Wangen SZ (postcode area in Wangen (SZ)) has 4,025 residents in 2025 across 10.9 km², or 368 people per km². Population: +14.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 4,025 residents
- 10.9 km²
- 368 people/km²
8855 Wangen SZ in numbers
Population
4,025
ranked 573 of 2,275
+14.9%between 2015 and 2025
2015–2025
Population density
368people/km²
ranked 925 of 2,275
Area
10.9km²
ranked 1,029 of 3,168
Share of foreign nationals
16.7%
ranked 1,364 of 2,040
Dwellings
1,862
ranked 661 of 3,164
Residential buildings
894
ranked 538 of 3,160
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946
11.6%
ranked 2,780 of 3,164
Key points
Nationally, 8855 Wangen SZ ranks No. 573 of 2,275 postcode areas.
Population of 8855 Wangen SZ over time
Population, 2015–2025
8855 Wangen SZ had 3,504 residents in 2015 and 4,025 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 3,504 |
| 2020 | 3,797 |
| 2023 | 3,933 |
| 2025 | 4,025 |
All indicators for 8855 Wangen SZ
Next to the value for 8855 Wangen SZ: all postcode areas of Wangen (SZ), then of the whole country (totals for counts, weighted averages for rates).
8855 Wangen SZNational medianHover over or tap a bar to see what it shows.
Housing
| Indicator | 8855 Wangen SZ | Wangen (SZ) | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,862 | – | – | ranked 661 of 3,164 | ||
| Residential buildings (2026) | 894 | – | – | ranked 538 of 3,160 | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 11.6% | 11.6% | 23.2% | ranked 2,780 of 3,164 | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 34.0% | 34.0% | 23.6% | ranked 518 of 3,164 | ||
| Share of detached houses among residential buildings (2026) | 67.2% | 67.2% | 63.5% | ranked 1,830 of 3,160 |
Energy
| Indicator | 8855 Wangen SZ | Wangen (SZ) | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 42.9% | 42.9% | 56.2% | ranked 1,936 of 3,160 | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 14.8% | 14.8% | 16.2% | ranked 1,335 of 3,160 | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 12.8% | 12.8% | 13.5% | ranked 1,814 of 3,160 | ||
| District heating (2026) | 20.6% | 20.6% | 5.6% | ranked 130 of 3,160 |
Society
| Indicator | 8855 Wangen SZ | Wangen (SZ) | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 16.7% | 16.7% | 29.8% | ranked 1,364 of 2,040 |
Where is 8855 Wangen SZ?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of 8855 Wangen SZ (Wangen (SZ))?
8855 Wangen SZ has 4,025 residents in 2025. It covers 10.9 km², or 368 people per km².
Where is 8855 Wangen SZ?
8855 Wangen SZ (postcode area) is part of Wangen (SZ), in Schwyz.
What is the value of “Share of foreign nationals” in 8855 Wangen SZ?
Share of foreign nationals: 16.7% (2025), ranked 1,364 of 2,040 postcode areas in the country.
What is the value of “Dwellings” in 8855 Wangen SZ?
Dwellings: 1,862 (2026), ranked 661 of 3,164 postcode areas in the country.