8887 Mels (Mels): key figures
8887 Mels (postcode area in Mels) has 7,234 residents in 2025 across 13.6 km², or 533 people per km². By population, 8887 Mels ranks No. 1 of 2 postcode areas in Mels. Population: +15.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 7,234 residents
- 13.6 km²
- 533 people/km²
8887 Mels in numbers
Key points
By population, 8887 Mels ranks No. 1 of 2 postcode areas in Mels.
Nationally, 8887 Mels ranks No. 293 of 2,275 postcode areas.
Population of 8887 Mels over time
8887 Mels had 6,281 residents in 2015 and 7,234 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 6,281 |
| 2020 | 6,416 |
| 2023 | 7,152 |
| 2025 | 7,234 |
All indicators for 8887 Mels
Next to the value for 8887 Mels: all postcode areas of Mels, then of the whole country (totals for counts, weighted averages for rates).
Housing
| Indicator | 8887 Mels | Mels | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 3,460 | – | – | ranked 1 of 6 | ranked 327 of 3,164 | |
| Residential buildings (2026) | 1,360 | – | – | ranked 1 of 6 | ranked 246 of 3,160 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 19.2% | 21.4% | 23.2% | ranked 4 of 6 | ranked 2,203 of 3,164 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 31.0% | 28.4% | 23.6% | ranked 1 of 6 | ranked 736 of 3,164 | |
| Share of detached houses among residential buildings (2026) | 67.8% | 74.7% | 63.5% | ranked 6 of 6 | ranked 1,781 of 3,160 |
Energy
| Indicator | 8887 Mels | Mels | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 52.9% | 45.1% | 56.2% | ranked 1 of 6 | ranked 1,370 of 3,160 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 32.3% | 29.6% | 16.2% | ranked 3 of 6 | ranked 317 of 3,160 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 9.4% | 20.6% | 13.5% | ranked 6 of 6 | ranked 2,120 of 3,160 | |
| District heating (2026) | 4.7% | 3.1% | 5.6% | ranked 1 of 6 | ranked 707 of 3,160 |
Society
| Indicator | 8887 Mels | Mels | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 24.7% | 22.8% | 29.8% | ranked 1 of 3 | ranked 755 of 2,040 |
Where is 8887 Mels?
Other postcode areas in Mels
- 8888 Heiligkreuz (Mels)1,525 residents
- 7325 Schwendi im Weisstannental
- 7326 Weisstannen
- 8886 Mädris-Vermol
- 8889 Plons
Postcode areas near 8887 Mels
- 8888 Heiligkreuz (Mels)1,525 residents
- 8889 Plons
- 8886 Mädris-Vermol
- 7325 Schwendi im Weisstannental
- 7326 Weisstannen
- 7320 SargansSargans
Previous in alphabetical order: 8886 Mädris-Vermol
Next in alphabetical order: 8888 Heiligkreuz (Mels)
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of 8887 Mels (Mels)?
8887 Mels has 7,234 residents in 2025. It covers 13.6 km², or 533 people per km².
Where is 8887 Mels?
8887 Mels (postcode area) is part of Mels, in St. Gallen.
What is the value of “Share of foreign nationals” in 8887 Mels?
Share of foreign nationals: 24.7% (2025), ranked 755 of 2,040 postcode areas in the country.
What is the value of “Dwellings” in 8887 Mels?
Dwellings: 3,460 (2026), ranked 327 of 3,164 postcode areas in the country.