6850 Mendrisio (Mendrisio): key figures
6850 Mendrisio (postcode area in Mendrisio) has 6,711 residents in 2025 across 4.6 km², or 1,465 people per km². By population, 6850 Mendrisio ranks No. 1 of 8 postcode areas in Mendrisio. Population: +2.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 6,711 residents
- 4.6 km²
- 1,465 people/km²
6850 Mendrisio in numbers
Key points
By population, 6850 Mendrisio ranks No. 1 of 8 postcode areas in Mendrisio.
Nationally, 6850 Mendrisio ranks No. 320 of 2,275 postcode areas.
Population of 6850 Mendrisio over time
6850 Mendrisio had 6,524 residents in 2015 and 6,711 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 6,524 |
| 2020 | 6,533 |
| 2023 | 6,698 |
| 2025 | 6,711 |
All indicators for 6850 Mendrisio
Next to the value for 6850 Mendrisio: all postcode areas of Mendrisio, then of the whole country (totals for counts, weighted averages for rates).
Housing
| Indicator | 6850 Mendrisio | Mendrisio | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 4,562 | – | – | ranked 1 of 10 | ranked 251 of 3,164 | |
| Residential buildings (2026) | 1,127 | – | – | ranked 1 of 10 | ranked 359 of 3,160 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 15.5% | 23.8% | 23.2% | ranked 10 of 10 | ranked 2,500 of 3,164 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 24.9% | 21.5% | 23.6% | ranked 2 of 10 | ranked 1,253 of 3,164 | |
| Share of detached houses among residential buildings (2026) | 42.8% | 61.4% | 63.5% | ranked 10 of 10 | ranked 2,969 of 3,160 |
Energy
| Indicator | 6850 Mendrisio | Mendrisio | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 81.8% | 68.4% | 56.2% | ranked 1 of 10 | ranked 125 of 3,160 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 8.1% | 13.7% | 16.2% | ranked 10 of 10 | ranked 2,229 of 3,160 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 1.7% | 5.5% | 13.5% | ranked 10 of 10 | ranked 2,985 of 3,160 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.6% | 0.3% | 5.6% | ranked 1 of 10 | ranked 1,742 of 3,160 |
Society
| Indicator | 6850 Mendrisio | Mendrisio | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 35.1% | 29.2% | 29.8% | ranked 2 of 7 | ranked 245 of 2,040 |
Where is 6850 Mendrisio?
Other postcode areas in Mendrisio
- 6853 Ligornetto1,741 residents
- 6862 Rancate1,550 residents
- 6864 Arzo1,254 residents
- 6852 Genestrerio1,135 residents
- 6825 Capolago842 residents
- 6863 Besazio569 residents
- 6865 Tremona473 residents
- 6866 Meride
Postcode areas near 6850 Mendrisio
- 6872 Salorino
- 6862 Rancate1,550 residents
- 6865 Tremona473 residents
- 6863 Besazio569 residents
- 6852 Genestrerio1,135 residents
- 6853 Ligornetto1,741 residents
Previous in alphabetical order: 6825 Capolago
Next in alphabetical order: 6852 Genestrerio
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of 6850 Mendrisio (Mendrisio)?
6850 Mendrisio has 6,711 residents in 2025. It covers 4.6 km², or 1,465 people per km².
Where is 6850 Mendrisio?
6850 Mendrisio (postcode area) is part of Mendrisio, in Ticino.
What is the value of “Share of foreign nationals” in 6850 Mendrisio?
Share of foreign nationals: 35.1% (2025), ranked 245 of 2,040 postcode areas in the country.
What is the value of “Dwellings” in 6850 Mendrisio?
Dwellings: 4,562 (2026), ranked 251 of 3,164 postcode areas in the country.