6503 Bellinzona (Bellinzona): key figures
6503 Bellinzona (postcode area in Bellinzona) has 1,684 residents in 2025 across 7.6 km², or 221 people per km². By population, 6503 Bellinzona ranks No. 7 of 12 postcode areas in Bellinzona. Population: +10.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,684 residents
- 7.6 km²
- 221 people/km²
6503 Bellinzona in numbers
Key points
By population, 6503 Bellinzona ranks No. 7 of 12 postcode areas in Bellinzona.
Nationally, 6503 Bellinzona ranks No. 1,159 of 2,275 postcode areas.
Population of 6503 Bellinzona over time
6503 Bellinzona had 1,523 residents in 2015 and 1,684 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 1,523 |
| 2020 | 1,574 |
| 2023 | 1,635 |
| 2025 | 1,684 |
All indicators for 6503 Bellinzona
Next to the value for 6503 Bellinzona: all postcode areas of Bellinzona, then of the whole country (totals for counts, weighted averages for rates).
Housing
| Indicator | 6503 Bellinzona | Bellinzona | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 965 | – | – | ranked 7 of 15 | ranked 1,181 of 3,164 | |
| Residential buildings (2026) | 618 | – | – | ranked 7 of 15 | ranked 923 of 3,160 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 18.1% | 17.6% | 23.2% | ranked 9 of 15 | ranked 2,294 of 3,164 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 31.6% | 25.9% | 23.6% | ranked 1 of 15 | ranked 682 of 3,164 | |
| Share of detached houses among residential buildings (2026) | 74.3% | 67.8% | 63.5% | ranked 10 of 15 | ranked 1,102 of 3,160 |
Energy
| Indicator | 6503 Bellinzona | Bellinzona | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 53.4% | 52.5% | 56.2% | ranked 5 of 15 | ranked 1,346 of 3,160 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 15.7% | 13.2% | 16.2% | ranked 3 of 15 | ranked 1,253 of 3,160 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 23.2% | 18.2% | 13.5% | ranked 10 of 15 | ranked 1,109 of 3,160 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.4% | 2.2% | 5.6% | ranked 4 of 15 | ranked 1,913 of 3,160 |
Society
| Indicator | 6503 Bellinzona | Bellinzona | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 18.9% | 29.4% | 29.8% | ranked 9 of 11 | ranked 1,207 of 2,040 |
Where is 6503 Bellinzona?
Other postcode areas in Bellinzona
- 6500 Bellinzona17,751 residents
- 6512 Giubiasco9,295 residents
- 6514 Sementina3,418 residents
- 6702 Claro3,171 residents
- 6513 Monte Carasso3,077 residents
- 6528 Camorino2,962 residents
- 6515 Gudo921 residents
- 6518 Gorduno857 residents
Postcode areas near 6503 Bellinzona
- 6518 Gorduno857 residents
- 6500 Bellinzona17,751 residents
- 6513 Monte Carasso3,077 residents
- 6525 Gnosca798 residents
- 6514 Sementina3,418 residents
- 6512 Giubiasco9,295 residents
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of 6503 Bellinzona (Bellinzona)?
6503 Bellinzona has 1,684 residents in 2025. It covers 7.6 km², or 221 people per km².
Where is 6503 Bellinzona?
6503 Bellinzona (postcode area) is part of Bellinzona, in Ticino.
What is the value of “Share of foreign nationals” in 6503 Bellinzona?
Share of foreign nationals: 18.9% (2025), ranked 1,207 of 2,040 postcode areas in the country.
What is the value of “Dwellings” in 6503 Bellinzona?
Dwellings: 965 (2026), ranked 1,181 of 3,164 postcode areas in the country.