Postcode area · Mels · St. Gallen
8889 Plons (Mels): key figures
8889 Plons (postcode area in Mels): key figures and indicators.
- 4.0 km²
8889 Plons in numbers
Area
4.0km²
ranked 2,470 of 3,168
Dwellings
272
ranked 2,504 of 3,164
Residential buildings
205
ranked 2,298 of 3,160
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946
18.4%
ranked 2,268 of 3,164
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001
26.8%
ranked 1,085 of 3,164
All indicators for 8889 Plons
Next to the value for 8889 Plons: all postcode areas of Mels, then of the whole country (totals for counts, weighted averages for rates).
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Housing
| Indicator | 8889 Plons | Mels | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 272 | – | – | ranked 3 of 6 | ranked 2,504 of 3,164 | |
| Residential buildings (2026) | 205 | – | – | ranked 3 of 6 | ranked 2,298 of 3,160 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 18.4% | 21.4% | 23.2% | ranked 5 of 6 | ranked 2,268 of 3,164 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 26.8% | 28.4% | 23.6% | ranked 3 of 6 | ranked 1,085 of 3,164 | |
| Share of detached houses among residential buildings (2026) | 79.5% | 74.7% | 63.5% | ranked 4 of 6 | ranked 574 of 3,160 |
Energy
| Indicator | 8889 Plons | Mels | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 39.0% | 45.1% | 56.2% | ranked 3 of 6 | ranked 2,129 of 3,160 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 38.5% | 29.6% | 16.2% | ranked 1 of 6 | ranked 174 of 3,160 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 19.0% | 20.6% | 13.5% | ranked 4 of 6 | ranked 1,365 of 3,160 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 3.1% | 5.6% | ranked 4 of 6 | ranked 2,207 of 3,160 |
Where is 8889 Plons?
Other postcode areas in Mels
- 8887 Mels7,234 residents
- 8888 Heiligkreuz (Mels)1,525 residents
- 7325 Schwendi im Weisstannental
- 7326 Weisstannen
- 8886 Mädris-Vermol
Postcode areas near 8889 Plons
- 8888 Heiligkreuz (Mels)1,525 residents
- 8886 Mädris-Vermol
- 8887 Mels7,234 residents
- 7325 Schwendi im Weisstannental
- 7326 Weisstannen
- 8893 Flums HochwieseFlums
Previous in alphabetical order: 8888 Heiligkreuz (Mels)
Frequently asked questions
Where is 8889 Plons?
8889 Plons (postcode area) is part of Mels, in St. Gallen.
What is the value of “Dwellings” in 8889 Plons?
Dwellings: 272 (2026), ranked 2,504 of 3,164 postcode areas in the country.
What is the value of “Residential buildings” in 8889 Plons?
Residential buildings: 205 (2026), ranked 2,298 of 3,160 postcode areas in the country.