8890 Flums (Flums): key figures
8890 Flums (postcode area in Flums) has 3,915 residents in 2025 across 4.7 km², or 840 people per km². Population: +17.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 3,915 residents
- 4.7 km²
- 840 people/km²
8890 Flums in numbers
Key points
Nationally, 8890 Flums ranks No. 594 of 2,275 postcode areas.
Population of 8890 Flums over time
8890 Flums had 3,320 residents in 2015 and 3,915 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 3,320 |
| 2020 | 3,439 |
| 2023 | 3,817 |
| 2025 | 3,915 |
All indicators for 8890 Flums
Next to the value for 8890 Flums: all postcode areas of Flums, then of the whole country (totals for counts, weighted averages for rates).
Housing
| Indicator | 8890 Flums | Flums | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 2,036 | – | – | ranked 1 of 6 | ranked 600 of 3,164 | |
| Residential buildings (2026) | 862 | – | – | ranked 1 of 6 | ranked 568 of 3,160 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 29.3% | 27.2% | 23.2% | ranked 5 of 6 | ranked 1,481 of 3,164 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 29.7% | 21.6% | 23.6% | ranked 1 of 6 | ranked 833 of 3,164 | |
| Share of detached houses among residential buildings (2026) | 61.6% | 68.1% | 63.5% | ranked 6 of 6 | ranked 2,268 of 3,160 |
Energy
| Indicator | 8890 Flums | Flums | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 55.5% | 47.2% | 56.2% | ranked 2 of 6 | ranked 1,236 of 3,160 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 24.0% | 19.6% | 16.2% | ranked 2 of 6 | ranked 646 of 3,160 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 13.1% | 25.7% | 13.5% | ranked 6 of 6 | ranked 1,794 of 3,160 | |
| District heating (2026) | 6.1% | 2.9% | 5.6% | ranked 1 of 6 | ranked 579 of 3,160 |
Society
| Indicator | 8890 Flums | Flums | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 31.1% | 31.1% | 29.8% | ranked 1 of 3 | ranked 406 of 2,040 |
Where is 8890 Flums?
Other postcode areas in Flums
- 8893 Flums Hochwiese
- 8894 Flumserberg Saxli
- 8895 Flumserberg Portels
- 8896 Flumserberg Bergheim
- 8897 Flumserberg Tannenheim
Postcode areas near 8890 Flums
- 8895 Flumserberg Portels
- 8893 Flums Hochwiese
- 8896 Flumserberg Bergheim
- 8894 Flumserberg Saxli
- 8897 Flumserberg Tannenheim
- 8892 BerschisWalenstadt
Next in alphabetical order: 8893 Flums Hochwiese
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of 8890 Flums (Flums)?
8890 Flums has 3,915 residents in 2025. It covers 4.7 km², or 840 people per km².
Where is 8890 Flums?
8890 Flums (postcode area) is part of Flums, in St. Gallen.
What is the value of “Share of foreign nationals” in 8890 Flums?
Share of foreign nationals: 31.1% (2025), ranked 406 of 2,040 postcode areas in the country.
What is the value of “Dwellings” in 8890 Flums?
Dwellings: 2,036 (2026), ranked 600 of 3,164 postcode areas in the country.