8716 Schmerikon (Schmerikon): key figures
8716 Schmerikon (postcode area in Schmerikon) has 4,133 residents in 2025 across 6.0 km², or 694 people per km². Population: +13.7% between 2015 and 2025.
- 4,133 residents
- 6.0 km²
- 694 people/km²
8716 Schmerikon in numbers
Key points
Nationally, 8716 Schmerikon ranks No. 563 of 2,275 postcode areas.
Population of 8716 Schmerikon over time
8716 Schmerikon had 3,635 residents in 2015 and 4,133 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 3,635 |
| 2020 | 3,931 |
| 2023 | 4,129 |
| 2025 | 4,133 |
All indicators for 8716 Schmerikon
Next to the value for 8716 Schmerikon: all postcode areas of Schmerikon, then of the whole country (totals for counts, weighted averages for rates).
Housing
| Indicator | 8716 Schmerikon | Schmerikon | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 2,067 | – | – | ranked 585 of 3,164 | ||
| Residential buildings (2026) | 735 | – | – | ranked 740 of 3,160 | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 14.8% | 14.8% | 23.2% | ranked 2,556 of 3,164 | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 35.1% | 35.1% | 23.6% | ranked 450 of 3,164 | ||
| Share of detached houses among residential buildings (2026) | 56.9% | 56.9% | 63.5% | ranked 2,551 of 3,160 |
Energy
| Indicator | 8716 Schmerikon | Schmerikon | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 66.0% | 66.0% | 56.2% | ranked 707 of 3,160 | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 23.5% | 23.5% | 16.2% | ranked 681 of 3,160 | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 5.2% | 5.2% | 13.5% | ranked 2,556 of 3,160 | ||
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 5.6% | ranked 2,207 of 3,160 |
Society
| Indicator | 8716 Schmerikon | Schmerikon | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 28.6% | 28.6% | 29.8% | ranked 534 of 2,040 |
Where is 8716 Schmerikon?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of 8716 Schmerikon (Schmerikon)?
8716 Schmerikon has 4,133 residents in 2025. It covers 6.0 km², or 694 people per km².
Where is 8716 Schmerikon?
8716 Schmerikon (postcode area) is part of Schmerikon, in St. Gallen.
What is the value of “Share of foreign nationals” in 8716 Schmerikon?
Share of foreign nationals: 28.6% (2025), ranked 534 of 2,040 postcode areas in the country.
What is the value of “Dwellings” in 8716 Schmerikon?
Dwellings: 2,067 (2026), ranked 585 of 3,164 postcode areas in the country.