Postcode area · Buchs (SG) · St. Gallen
9470 Buchs SG (Buchs (SG)): key figures
9470 Buchs SG (postcode area in Buchs (SG)) has 15,875 residents in 2025 across 17.6 km², or 901 people per km². Population: +15.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 15,875 residents
- 17.6 km²
- 901 people/km²
9470 Buchs SG in numbers
Population
15,875
ranked 115 of 2,275
+15.0%between 2015 and 2025
2015–2025
Population density
901people/km²
ranked 410 of 2,275
Area
17.6km²
ranked 570 of 3,168
Share of foreign nationals
44.0%
ranked 71 of 2,040
Dwellings
7,890
ranked 124 of 3,164
Residential buildings
2,704
ranked 36 of 3,160
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946
15.8%
ranked 2,484 of 3,164
Key points
Nationally, 9470 Buchs SG ranks No. 115 of 2,275 postcode areas.
Population of 9470 Buchs SG over time
Population, 2015–2025
9470 Buchs SG had 13,807 residents in 2015 and 15,875 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 13,807 |
| 2020 | 14,478 |
| 2023 | 15,474 |
| 2025 | 15,875 |
All indicators for 9470 Buchs SG
Next to the value for 9470 Buchs SG: all postcode areas of Buchs (SG), then of the whole country (totals for counts, weighted averages for rates).
9470 Buchs SGNational medianHover over or tap a bar to see what it shows.
Housing
| Indicator | 9470 Buchs SG | Buchs (SG) | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 7,890 | – | – | ranked 124 of 3,164 | ||
| Residential buildings (2026) | 2,704 | – | – | ranked 36 of 3,160 | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 15.8% | 15.8% | 23.2% | ranked 2,484 of 3,164 | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 26.9% | 26.9% | 23.6% | ranked 1,073 of 3,164 | ||
| Share of detached houses among residential buildings (2026) | 70.2% | 70.2% | 63.5% | ranked 1,566 of 3,160 |
Energy
| Indicator | 9470 Buchs SG | Buchs (SG) | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 25.5% | 25.5% | 56.2% | ranked 2,737 of 3,160 | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 24.3% | 24.3% | 16.2% | ranked 627 of 3,160 | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 6.4% | 6.4% | 13.5% | ranked 2,436 of 3,160 | ||
| District heating (2026) | 42.6% | 42.6% | 5.6% | ranked 34 of 3,160 |
Society
| Indicator | 9470 Buchs SG | Buchs (SG) | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 44.0% | 44.0% | 29.8% | ranked 71 of 2,040 |
Where is 9470 Buchs SG?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of 9470 Buchs SG (Buchs (SG))?
9470 Buchs SG has 15,875 residents in 2025. It covers 17.6 km², or 901 people per km².
Where is 9470 Buchs SG?
9470 Buchs SG (postcode area) is part of Buchs (SG), in St. Gallen.
What is the value of “Share of foreign nationals” in 9470 Buchs SG?
Share of foreign nationals: 44.0% (2025), ranked 71 of 2,040 postcode areas in the country.
What is the value of “Dwellings” in 9470 Buchs SG?
Dwellings: 7,890 (2026), ranked 124 of 3,164 postcode areas in the country.