9620 Lichtensteig (Lichtensteig): key figures
9620 Lichtensteig (postcode area in Lichtensteig) has 2,855 residents in 2025 across 10.0 km², or 285 people per km². Population: +11.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,855 residents
- 10.0 km²
- 285 people/km²
9620 Lichtensteig in numbers
Key points
Nationally, 9620 Lichtensteig ranks No. 811 of 2,275 postcode areas.
Population of 9620 Lichtensteig over time
9620 Lichtensteig had 2,563 residents in 2015 and 2,855 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 2,563 |
| 2020 | 2,539 |
| 2023 | 2,763 |
| 2025 | 2,855 |
All indicators for 9620 Lichtensteig
Next to the value for 9620 Lichtensteig: all postcode areas of Lichtensteig, then of the whole country (totals for counts, weighted averages for rates).
Housing
| Indicator | 9620 Lichtensteig | Lichtensteig | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,598 | – | – | ranked 779 of 3,164 | ||
| Residential buildings (2026) | 652 | – | – | ranked 861 of 3,160 | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 41.6% | 41.6% | 23.2% | ranked 819 of 3,164 | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 14.0% | 14.0% | 23.6% | ranked 2,278 of 3,164 | ||
| Share of detached houses among residential buildings (2026) | 63.8% | 63.8% | 63.5% | ranked 2,113 of 3,160 |
Energy
| Indicator | 9620 Lichtensteig | Lichtensteig | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 56.8% | 56.8% | 56.2% | ranked 1,162 of 3,160 | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 26.1% | 26.1% | 16.2% | ranked 543 of 3,160 | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 12.9% | 12.9% | 13.5% | ranked 1,809 of 3,160 | ||
| District heating (2026) | 0.9% | 0.9% | 5.6% | ranked 1,530 of 3,160 |
Society
| Indicator | 9620 Lichtensteig | Lichtensteig | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 24.5% | 24.5% | 29.8% | ranked 769 of 2,040 |
Where is 9620 Lichtensteig?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of 9620 Lichtensteig (Lichtensteig)?
9620 Lichtensteig has 2,855 residents in 2025. It covers 10.0 km², or 285 people per km².
Where is 9620 Lichtensteig?
9620 Lichtensteig (postcode area) is part of Lichtensteig, in St. Gallen.
What is the value of “Share of foreign nationals” in 9620 Lichtensteig?
Share of foreign nationals: 24.5% (2025), ranked 769 of 2,040 postcode areas in the country.
What is the value of “Dwellings” in 9620 Lichtensteig?
Dwellings: 1,598 (2026), ranked 779 of 3,164 postcode areas in the country.