Postcode area · Weesen · St. Gallen
8872 Weesen (Weesen): key figures
8872 Weesen (postcode area in Weesen) has 2,349 residents in 2025 across 12.3 km², or 190 people per km². Population: +14.7% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,349 residents
- 12.3 km²
- 190 people/km²
8872 Weesen in numbers
Population
2,349
ranked 937 of 2,275
+14.7%between 2015 and 2025
2015–2025
Population density
190people/km²
ranked 1,426 of 2,275
Area
12.3km²
ranked 886 of 3,168
Share of foreign nationals
17.2%
ranked 1,325 of 2,040
Dwellings
1,308
ranked 946 of 3,164
Residential buildings
630
ranked 903 of 3,160
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946
29.1%
ranked 1,490 of 3,164
Key points
Nationally, 8872 Weesen ranks No. 937 of 2,275 postcode areas.
Population of 8872 Weesen over time
Population, 2015–2025
8872 Weesen had 2,048 residents in 2015 and 2,349 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 2,048 |
| 2020 | 2,218 |
| 2023 | 2,308 |
| 2025 | 2,349 |
All indicators for 8872 Weesen
Next to the value for 8872 Weesen: all postcode areas of Weesen, then of the whole country (totals for counts, weighted averages for rates).
8872 WeesenNational medianHover over or tap a bar to see what it shows.
Housing
| Indicator | 8872 Weesen | Weesen | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,308 | – | – | ranked 946 of 3,164 | ||
| Residential buildings (2026) | 630 | – | – | ranked 903 of 3,160 | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 29.1% | 29.1% | 23.2% | ranked 1,490 of 3,164 | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 28.6% | 28.6% | 23.6% | ranked 914 of 3,164 | ||
| Share of detached houses among residential buildings (2026) | 68.4% | 68.4% | 63.5% | ranked 1,733 of 3,160 |
Energy
| Indicator | 8872 Weesen | Weesen | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 48.1% | 48.1% | 56.2% | ranked 1,665 of 3,160 | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 34.3% | 34.3% | 16.2% | ranked 259 of 3,160 | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 13.5% | 13.5% | 13.5% | ranked 1,762 of 3,160 | ||
| District heating (2026) | 1.0% | 1.0% | 5.6% | ranked 1,476 of 3,160 |
Society
| Indicator | 8872 Weesen | Weesen | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 17.2% | 17.2% | 29.8% | ranked 1,325 of 2,040 |
Where is 8872 Weesen?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of 8872 Weesen (Weesen)?
8872 Weesen has 2,349 residents in 2025. It covers 12.3 km², or 190 people per km².
Where is 8872 Weesen?
8872 Weesen (postcode area) is part of Weesen, in St. Gallen.
What is the value of “Share of foreign nationals” in 8872 Weesen?
Share of foreign nationals: 17.2% (2025), ranked 1,325 of 2,040 postcode areas in the country.
What is the value of “Dwellings” in 8872 Weesen?
Dwellings: 1,308 (2026), ranked 946 of 3,164 postcode areas in the country.