8739 Rieden SG (Gommiswald): key figures
8739 Rieden SG (postcode area in Gommiswald) has 800 residents in 2025 across 11.4 km², or 69.9 people per km². By population, 8739 Rieden SG ranks No. 4 of 4 postcode areas in Gommiswald. Population: +14.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 800 residents
- 11.4 km²
- 70 people/km²
8739 Rieden SG in numbers
Key points
By population, 8739 Rieden SG ranks No. 4 of 4 postcode areas in Gommiswald.
Nationally, 8739 Rieden SG ranks No. 1,763 of 2,275 postcode areas.
Population of 8739 Rieden SG over time
8739 Rieden SG had 699 residents in 2015 and 800 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 699 |
| 2020 | 735 |
| 2023 | 786 |
| 2025 | 800 |
All indicators for 8739 Rieden SG
Next to the value for 8739 Rieden SG: all postcode areas of Gommiswald, then of the whole country (totals for counts, weighted averages for rates).
Housing
| Indicator | 8739 Rieden SG | Gommiswald | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 436 | – | – | ranked 4 of 5 | ranked 2,067 of 3,164 | |
| Residential buildings (2026) | 307 | – | – | ranked 4 of 5 | ranked 1,792 of 3,160 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 27.5% | 17.7% | 23.2% | ranked 2 of 5 | ranked 1,607 of 3,164 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 17.9% | 26.5% | 23.6% | ranked 4 of 5 | ranked 1,934 of 3,164 | |
| Share of detached houses among residential buildings (2026) | 81.1% | 72.6% | 63.5% | ranked 1 of 5 | ranked 446 of 3,160 |
Energy
| Indicator | 8739 Rieden SG | Gommiswald | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 33.7% | 27.7% | 56.2% | ranked 1 of 5 | ranked 2,393 of 3,160 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 39.2% | 46.4% | 16.2% | ranked 3 of 5 | ranked 149 of 3,160 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 19.0% | 14.2% | 13.5% | ranked 2 of 5 | ranked 1,365 of 3,160 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 6.3% | 5.6% | ranked 4 of 5 | ranked 2,207 of 3,160 |
Society
| Indicator | 8739 Rieden SG | Gommiswald | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 13.2% | 18.9% | 29.8% | ranked 3 of 3 | ranked 1,614 of 2,040 |
Where is 8739 Rieden SG?
Other postcode areas in Gommiswald
- 8737 Gommiswald1,963 residents
- 8738 Uetliburg SG1,364 residents
- 8725 Ernetschwil1,329 residents
- 8726 Ricken SG
Postcode areas near 8739 Rieden SG
- 8738 Uetliburg SG1,364 residents
- 8737 Gommiswald1,963 residents
- 8725 Ernetschwil1,329 residents
- 8726 Ricken SG
- 8722 KaltbrunnKaltbrunn
- 8723 MaseltrangenSchänis
Previous in alphabetical order: 8738 Uetliburg SG
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of 8739 Rieden SG (Gommiswald)?
8739 Rieden SG has 800 residents in 2025. It covers 11.4 km², or 70 people per km².
Where is 8739 Rieden SG?
8739 Rieden SG (postcode area) is part of Gommiswald, in St. Gallen.
What is the value of “Share of foreign nationals” in 8739 Rieden SG?
Share of foreign nationals: 13.2% (2025), ranked 1,614 of 2,040 postcode areas in the country.
What is the value of “Dwellings” in 8739 Rieden SG?
Dwellings: 436 (2026), ranked 2,067 of 3,164 postcode areas in the country.