Postcode area · Gams · St. Gallen
9473 Gams (Gams): key figures
9473 Gams (postcode area in Gams) has 3,831 residents in 2025 across 22.6 km², or 170 people per km². Population: +13.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 3,831 residents
- 22.6 km²
- 170 people/km²
9473 Gams in numbers
Population
3,831
ranked 611 of 2,275
+13.4%between 2015 and 2025
2015–2025
Population density
170people/km²
ranked 1,509 of 2,275
Area
22.6km²
ranked 414 of 3,168
Share of foreign nationals
27.4%
ranked 610 of 2,040
Dwellings
1,750
ranked 712 of 3,164
Residential buildings
1,056
ranked 407 of 3,160
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946
25.1%
ranked 1,768 of 3,164
Key points
Nationally, 9473 Gams ranks No. 611 of 2,275 postcode areas.
Population of 9473 Gams over time
Population, 2015–2025
9473 Gams had 3,377 residents in 2015 and 3,831 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 3,377 |
| 2020 | 3,668 |
| 2023 | 3,808 |
| 2025 | 3,831 |
All indicators for 9473 Gams
Next to the value for 9473 Gams: all postcode areas of Gams, then of the whole country (totals for counts, weighted averages for rates).
9473 GamsNational medianHover over or tap a bar to see what it shows.
Housing
| Indicator | 9473 Gams | Gams | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,750 | – | – | ranked 712 of 3,164 | ||
| Residential buildings (2026) | 1,056 | – | – | ranked 407 of 3,160 | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 25.1% | 25.1% | 23.2% | ranked 1,768 of 3,164 | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 32.7% | 32.7% | 23.6% | ranked 603 of 3,164 | ||
| Share of detached houses among residential buildings (2026) | 78.2% | 78.2% | 63.5% | ranked 701 of 3,160 |
Energy
| Indicator | 9473 Gams | Gams | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 31.7% | 31.7% | 56.2% | ranked 2,492 of 3,160 | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 39.6% | 39.6% | 16.2% | ranked 136 of 3,160 | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 19.7% | 19.7% | 13.5% | ranked 1,313 of 3,160 | ||
| District heating (2026) | 4.8% | 4.8% | 5.6% | ranked 690 of 3,160 |
Society
| Indicator | 9473 Gams | Gams | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 27.4% | 27.4% | 29.8% | ranked 610 of 2,040 |
Where is 9473 Gams?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of 9473 Gams (Gams)?
9473 Gams has 3,831 residents in 2025. It covers 22.6 km², or 170 people per km².
Where is 9473 Gams?
9473 Gams (postcode area) is part of Gams, in St. Gallen.
What is the value of “Share of foreign nationals” in 9473 Gams?
Share of foreign nationals: 27.4% (2025), ranked 610 of 2,040 postcode areas in the country.
What is the value of “Dwellings” in 9473 Gams?
Dwellings: 1,750 (2026), ranked 712 of 3,164 postcode areas in the country.