8725 Ernetschwil (Gommiswald): key figures
8725 Ernetschwil (postcode area in Gommiswald) has 1,329 residents in 2025 across 5.1 km², or 260 people per km². By population, 8725 Ernetschwil ranks No. 3 of 4 postcode areas in Gommiswald. Population: +15.7% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,329 residents
- 5.1 km²
- 260 people/km²
8725 Ernetschwil in numbers
Key points
By population, 8725 Ernetschwil ranks No. 3 of 4 postcode areas in Gommiswald.
Nationally, 8725 Ernetschwil ranks No. 1,377 of 2,275 postcode areas.
Population of 8725 Ernetschwil over time
8725 Ernetschwil had 1,149 residents in 2015 and 1,329 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 1,149 |
| 2023 | 1,270 |
| 2025 | 1,329 |
All indicators for 8725 Ernetschwil
Next to the value for 8725 Ernetschwil: all postcode areas of Gommiswald, then of the whole country (totals for counts, weighted averages for rates).
Housing
| Indicator | 8725 Ernetschwil | Gommiswald | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 666 | – | – | ranked 3 of 5 | ranked 1,552 of 3,164 | |
| Residential buildings (2026) | 396 | – | – | ranked 2 of 5 | ranked 1,441 of 3,160 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 14.0% | 17.7% | 23.2% | ranked 4 of 5 | ranked 2,609 of 3,164 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 34.4% | 26.5% | 23.6% | ranked 1 of 5 | ranked 490 of 3,164 | |
| Share of detached houses among residential buildings (2026) | 72.2% | 72.6% | 63.5% | ranked 4 of 5 | ranked 1,348 of 3,160 |
Energy
| Indicator | 8725 Ernetschwil | Gommiswald | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 19.7% | 27.7% | 56.2% | ranked 5 of 5 | ranked 2,886 of 3,160 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 59.2% | 46.4% | 16.2% | ranked 1 of 5 | ranked 5 of 3,160 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 11.1% | 14.2% | 13.5% | ranked 3 of 5 | ranked 1,965 of 3,160 | |
| District heating (2026) | 3.0% | 6.3% | 5.6% | ranked 2 of 5 | ranked 914 of 3,160 |
Society
| Indicator | 8725 Ernetschwil | Gommiswald | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 18.1% | 18.9% | 29.8% | ranked 2 of 3 | ranked 1,260 of 2,040 |
Where is 8725 Ernetschwil?
Other postcode areas in Gommiswald
- 8737 Gommiswald1,963 residents
- 8738 Uetliburg SG1,364 residents
- 8739 Rieden SG800 residents
- 8726 Ricken SG
Postcode areas near 8725 Ernetschwil
- 8737 Gommiswald1,963 residents
- 8738 Uetliburg SG1,364 residents
- 8726 Ricken SG
- 8739 Rieden SG800 residents
- 8730 UznachUznach
- 8735 St. GallenkappelEschenbach (SG)
Next in alphabetical order: 8726 Ricken SG
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of 8725 Ernetschwil (Gommiswald)?
8725 Ernetschwil has 1,329 residents in 2025. It covers 5.1 km², or 260 people per km².
Where is 8725 Ernetschwil?
8725 Ernetschwil (postcode area) is part of Gommiswald, in St. Gallen.
What is the value of “Share of foreign nationals” in 8725 Ernetschwil?
Share of foreign nationals: 18.1% (2025), ranked 1,260 of 2,040 postcode areas in the country.
What is the value of “Dwellings” in 8725 Ernetschwil?
Dwellings: 666 (2026), ranked 1,552 of 3,164 postcode areas in the country.