8880 Walenstadt (Walenstadt): key figures
8880 Walenstadt (postcode area in Walenstadt) has 4,671 residents in 2025 across 10.2 km², or 456 people per km². By population, 8880 Walenstadt ranks No. 1 of 2 postcode areas in Walenstadt. Population: +11.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 4,671 residents
- 10.2 km²
- 456 people/km²
8880 Walenstadt in numbers
Key points
By population, 8880 Walenstadt ranks No. 1 of 2 postcode areas in Walenstadt.
Nationally, 8880 Walenstadt ranks No. 491 of 2,275 postcode areas.
Population of 8880 Walenstadt over time
8880 Walenstadt had 4,190 residents in 2015 and 4,671 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 4,190 |
| 2020 | 4,337 |
| 2023 | 4,457 |
| 2025 | 4,671 |
All indicators for 8880 Walenstadt
Next to the value for 8880 Walenstadt: all postcode areas of Walenstadt, then of the whole country (totals for counts, weighted averages for rates).
Housing
| Indicator | 8880 Walenstadt | Walenstadt | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 2,506 | – | – | ranked 1 of 3 | ranked 469 of 3,164 | |
| Residential buildings (2026) | 893 | – | – | ranked 1 of 3 | ranked 541 of 3,160 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 18.6% | 21.7% | 23.2% | ranked 3 of 3 | ranked 2,253 of 3,164 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 33.3% | 29.5% | 23.6% | ranked 1 of 3 | ranked 563 of 3,164 | |
| Share of detached houses among residential buildings (2026) | 63.0% | 73.9% | 63.5% | ranked 3 of 3 | ranked 2,167 of 3,160 |
Energy
| Indicator | 8880 Walenstadt | Walenstadt | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 39.6% | 35.8% | 56.2% | ranked 1 of 3 | ranked 2,096 of 3,160 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 36.1% | 36.8% | 16.2% | ranked 2 of 3 | ranked 211 of 3,160 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 6.5% | 15.1% | 13.5% | ranked 3 of 3 | ranked 2,424 of 3,160 | |
| District heating (2026) | 12.8% | 7.6% | 5.6% | ranked 1 of 3 | ranked 285 of 3,160 |
Society
| Indicator | 8880 Walenstadt | Walenstadt | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 22.5% | 21.4% | 29.8% | ranked 1 of 2 | ranked 905 of 2,040 |
Where is 8880 Walenstadt?
Other postcode areas in Walenstadt
Postcode areas near 8880 Walenstadt
- 8881 Tscherlach
- 8892 Berschis708 residents
- 8885 MolsQuarten
- 8896 Flumserberg BergheimFlums
- 8890 FlumsFlums
- 8898 Flumserberg TannenbodenalpQuarten
Next in alphabetical order: 8881 Tscherlach
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of 8880 Walenstadt (Walenstadt)?
8880 Walenstadt has 4,671 residents in 2025. It covers 10.2 km², or 456 people per km².
Where is 8880 Walenstadt?
8880 Walenstadt (postcode area) is part of Walenstadt, in St. Gallen.
What is the value of “Share of foreign nationals” in 8880 Walenstadt?
Share of foreign nationals: 22.5% (2025), ranked 905 of 2,040 postcode areas in the country.
What is the value of “Dwellings” in 8880 Walenstadt?
Dwellings: 2,506 (2026), ranked 469 of 3,164 postcode areas in the country.