Postcode area · Balgach · St. Gallen
9436 Balgach (Balgach): key figures
9436 Balgach (postcode area in Balgach) has 4,672 residents in 2025 across 8.3 km², or 564 people per km². Population: +18.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 4,672 residents
- 8.3 km²
- 564 people/km²
9436 Balgach in numbers
Population
4,672
ranked 490 of 2,275
+18.1%between 2015 and 2025
2015–2025
Population density
564people/km²
ranked 641 of 2,275
Area
8.3km²
ranked 1,409 of 3,168
Share of foreign nationals
24.6%
ranked 764 of 2,040
Dwellings
2,333
ranked 511 of 3,164
Residential buildings
1,129
ranked 356 of 3,160
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946
19.4%
ranked 2,191 of 3,164
Key points
Nationally, 9436 Balgach ranks No. 490 of 2,275 postcode areas.
Population of 9436 Balgach over time
Population, 2015–2025
9436 Balgach had 3,956 residents in 2015 and 4,672 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 3,956 |
| 2020 | 4,408 |
| 2023 | 4,587 |
| 2025 | 4,672 |
All indicators for 9436 Balgach
Next to the value for 9436 Balgach: all postcode areas of Balgach, then of the whole country (totals for counts, weighted averages for rates).
9436 BalgachNational medianHover over or tap a bar to see what it shows.
Housing
| Indicator | 9436 Balgach | Balgach | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 2,333 | – | – | ranked 511 of 3,164 | ||
| Residential buildings (2026) | 1,129 | – | – | ranked 356 of 3,160 | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 19.4% | 19.4% | 23.2% | ranked 2,191 of 3,164 | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 35.0% | 35.0% | 23.6% | ranked 457 of 3,164 | ||
| Share of detached houses among residential buildings (2026) | 75.7% | 75.7% | 63.5% | ranked 953 of 3,160 |
Energy
| Indicator | 9436 Balgach | Balgach | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 59.8% | 59.8% | 56.2% | ranked 1,004 of 3,160 | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 34.2% | 34.2% | 16.2% | ranked 261 of 3,160 | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 5.2% | 5.2% | 13.5% | ranked 2,556 of 3,160 | ||
| District heating (2026) | 0.2% | 0.2% | 5.6% | ranked 2,105 of 3,160 |
Society
| Indicator | 9436 Balgach | Balgach | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 24.6% | 24.6% | 29.8% | ranked 764 of 2,040 |
Where is 9436 Balgach?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of 9436 Balgach (Balgach)?
9436 Balgach has 4,672 residents in 2025. It covers 8.3 km², or 564 people per km².
Where is 9436 Balgach?
9436 Balgach (postcode area) is part of Balgach, in St. Gallen.
What is the value of “Share of foreign nationals” in 9436 Balgach?
Share of foreign nationals: 24.6% (2025), ranked 764 of 2,040 postcode areas in the country.
What is the value of “Dwellings” in 9436 Balgach?
Dwellings: 2,333 (2026), ranked 511 of 3,164 postcode areas in the country.