Postcode area · Balsthal · Solothurn
4710 Balsthal (Balsthal): key figures
4710 Balsthal (postcode area in Balsthal) has 6,608 residents in 2025 across 15.7 km², or 421 people per km². Population: +10.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 6,608 residents
- 15.7 km²
- 421 people/km²
4710 Balsthal in numbers
Population
6,608
ranked 329 of 2,275
+10.2%between 2015 and 2025
2015–2025
Population density
421people/km²
ranked 819 of 2,275
Area
15.7km²
ranked 653 of 3,168
Share of foreign nationals
38.0%
ranked 180 of 2,040
Dwellings
3,269
ranked 348 of 3,164
Residential buildings
1,622
ranked 167 of 3,160
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946
30.2%
ranked 1,427 of 3,164
Key points
Nationally, 4710 Balsthal ranks No. 329 of 2,275 postcode areas.
Population of 4710 Balsthal over time
Population, 2015–2025
4710 Balsthal had 5,994 residents in 2015 and 6,608 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 5,994 |
| 2020 | 6,186 |
| 2023 | 6,486 |
| 2025 | 6,608 |
All indicators for 4710 Balsthal
Next to the value for 4710 Balsthal: all postcode areas of Balsthal, then of the whole country (totals for counts, weighted averages for rates).
4710 BalsthalNational medianHover over or tap a bar to see what it shows.
Housing
| Indicator | 4710 Balsthal | Balsthal | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 3,269 | – | – | ranked 348 of 3,164 | ||
| Residential buildings (2026) | 1,622 | – | – | ranked 167 of 3,160 | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 30.2% | 30.2% | 23.2% | ranked 1,427 of 3,164 | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 18.8% | 18.8% | 23.6% | ranked 1,840 of 3,164 | ||
| Share of detached houses among residential buildings (2026) | 73.2% | 73.2% | 63.5% | ranked 1,230 of 3,160 |
Energy
| Indicator | 4710 Balsthal | Balsthal | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 80.0% | 80.0% | 56.2% | ranked 166 of 3,160 | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 7.6% | 7.6% | 16.2% | ranked 2,315 of 3,160 | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 4.0% | 4.0% | 13.5% | ranked 2,699 of 3,160 | ||
| District heating (2026) | 2.1% | 2.1% | 5.6% | ranked 1,091 of 3,160 |
Society
| Indicator | 4710 Balsthal | Balsthal | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 38.0% | 38.0% | 29.8% | ranked 180 of 2,040 |
Where is 4710 Balsthal?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of 4710 Balsthal (Balsthal)?
4710 Balsthal has 6,608 residents in 2025. It covers 15.7 km², or 421 people per km².
Where is 4710 Balsthal?
4710 Balsthal (postcode area) is part of Balsthal, in Solothurn.
What is the value of “Share of foreign nationals” in 4710 Balsthal?
Share of foreign nationals: 38.0% (2025), ranked 180 of 2,040 postcode areas in the country.
What is the value of “Dwellings” in 4710 Balsthal?
Dwellings: 3,269 (2026), ranked 348 of 3,164 postcode areas in the country.