Postcode area · Erlen · Thurgau
8586 Erlen (Erlen): key figures
8586 Erlen (postcode area in Erlen) has 4,642 residents in 2025 across 17.1 km², or 272 people per km². Population: +10.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 4,642 residents
- 17.1 km²
- 272 people/km²
8586 Erlen in numbers
Population
4,642
ranked 497 of 2,275
+10.4%between 2015 and 2025
2015–2025
Population density
272people/km²
ranked 1,160 of 2,275
Area
17.1km²
ranked 589 of 3,168
Share of foreign nationals
29.1%
ranked 509 of 2,040
Dwellings
2,108
ranked 578 of 3,164
Residential buildings
1,222
ranked 303 of 3,160
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946
27.9%
ranked 1,574 of 3,164
Key points
Nationally, 8586 Erlen ranks No. 497 of 2,275 postcode areas.
Population of 8586 Erlen over time
Population, 2015–2025
8586 Erlen had 4,206 residents in 2015 and 4,642 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 4,206 |
| 2020 | 4,355 |
| 2023 | 4,538 |
| 2025 | 4,642 |
All indicators for 8586 Erlen
Next to the value for 8586 Erlen: all postcode areas of Erlen, then of the whole country (totals for counts, weighted averages for rates).
8586 ErlenNational medianHover over or tap a bar to see what it shows.
Housing
| Indicator | 8586 Erlen | Erlen | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 2,108 | – | – | ranked 578 of 3,164 | ||
| Residential buildings (2026) | 1,222 | – | – | ranked 303 of 3,160 | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 27.9% | 27.9% | 23.2% | ranked 1,574 of 3,164 | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 27.2% | 27.2% | 23.6% | ranked 1,039 of 3,164 | ||
| Share of detached houses among residential buildings (2026) | 78.7% | 78.7% | 63.5% | ranked 650 of 3,160 |
Energy
| Indicator | 8586 Erlen | Erlen | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 58.0% | 58.0% | 56.2% | ranked 1,098 of 3,160 | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 20.4% | 20.4% | 16.2% | ranked 870 of 3,160 | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 16.4% | 16.4% | 13.5% | ranked 1,548 of 3,160 | ||
| District heating (2026) | 0.9% | 0.9% | 5.6% | ranked 1,530 of 3,160 |
Society
| Indicator | 8586 Erlen | Erlen | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 29.1% | 29.1% | 29.8% | ranked 509 of 2,040 |
Where is 8586 Erlen?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of 8586 Erlen (Erlen)?
8586 Erlen has 4,642 residents in 2025. It covers 17.1 km², or 272 people per km².
Where is 8586 Erlen?
8586 Erlen (postcode area) is part of Erlen, in Thurgau.
What is the value of “Share of foreign nationals” in 8586 Erlen?
Share of foreign nationals: 29.1% (2025), ranked 509 of 2,040 postcode areas in the country.
What is the value of “Dwellings” in 8586 Erlen?
Dwellings: 2,108 (2026), ranked 578 of 3,164 postcode areas in the country.