8500 Frauenfeld (Frauenfeld): key figures
8500 Frauenfeld (postcode area in Frauenfeld) has 28,534 residents in 2025 across 33.1 km², or 863 people per km². Population: +10.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 28,534 residents
- 33.1 km²
- 863 people/km²
8500 Frauenfeld in numbers
Key points
Nationally, 8500 Frauenfeld ranks No. 20 of 2,275 postcode areas.
Population of 8500 Frauenfeld over time
8500 Frauenfeld had 25,754 residents in 2015 and 28,534 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 25,754 |
| 2020 | 27,062 |
| 2023 | 27,978 |
| 2025 | 28,534 |
All indicators for 8500 Frauenfeld
Next to the value for 8500 Frauenfeld: all postcode areas of Frauenfeld, then of the whole country (totals for counts, weighted averages for rates).
Housing
| Indicator | 8500 Frauenfeld | Frauenfeld | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 14,268 | – | – | ranked 25 of 3,164 | ||
| Residential buildings (2026) | 4,892 | – | – | ranked 2 of 3,160 | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 17.2% | 17.2% | 23.2% | ranked 2,369 of 3,164 | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 24.6% | 24.6% | 23.6% | ranked 1,285 of 3,164 | ||
| Share of detached houses among residential buildings (2026) | 64.3% | 64.3% | 63.5% | ranked 2,072 of 3,160 |
Energy
| Indicator | 8500 Frauenfeld | Frauenfeld | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 75.9% | 75.9% | 56.2% | ranked 287 of 3,160 | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 14.0% | 14.0% | 16.2% | ranked 1,418 of 3,160 | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 5.7% | 5.7% | 13.5% | ranked 2,493 of 3,160 | ||
| District heating (2026) | 1.9% | 1.9% | 5.6% | ranked 1,139 of 3,160 |
Society
| Indicator | 8500 Frauenfeld | Frauenfeld | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 28.0% | 28.0% | 29.8% | ranked 569 of 2,040 |
Where is 8500 Frauenfeld?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of 8500 Frauenfeld (Frauenfeld)?
8500 Frauenfeld has 28,534 residents in 2025. It covers 33.1 km², or 863 people per km².
Where is 8500 Frauenfeld?
8500 Frauenfeld (postcode area) is part of Frauenfeld, in Thurgau.
What is the value of “Share of foreign nationals” in 8500 Frauenfeld?
Share of foreign nationals: 28.0% (2025), ranked 569 of 2,040 postcode areas in the country.
What is the value of “Dwellings” in 8500 Frauenfeld?
Dwellings: 14,268 (2026), ranked 25 of 3,164 postcode areas in the country.