6862 Rancate (Mendrisio): key figures
6862 Rancate (postcode area in Mendrisio) has 1,550 residents in 2025 across 2.3 km², or 680 people per km². By population, 6862 Rancate ranks No. 3 of 8 postcode areas in Mendrisio. Population: −2.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,550 residents
- 2.3 km²
- 680 people/km²
6862 Rancate in numbers
Key points
By population, 6862 Rancate ranks No. 3 of 8 postcode areas in Mendrisio.
Nationally, 6862 Rancate ranks No. 1,243 of 2,275 postcode areas.
Population of 6862 Rancate over time
6862 Rancate had 1,590 residents in 2015 and 1,550 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 1,590 |
| 2020 | 1,569 |
| 2023 | 1,564 |
| 2025 | 1,550 |
All indicators for 6862 Rancate
Next to the value for 6862 Rancate: all postcode areas of Mendrisio, then of the whole country (totals for counts, weighted averages for rates).
Housing
| Indicator | 6862 Rancate | Mendrisio | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 903 | – | – | ranked 3 of 10 | ranked 1,241 of 3,164 | |
| Residential buildings (2026) | 526 | – | – | ranked 3 of 10 | ranked 1,093 of 3,160 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 25.1% | 23.8% | 23.2% | ranked 8 of 10 | ranked 1,768 of 3,164 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 24.5% | 21.5% | 23.6% | ranked 3 of 10 | ranked 1,302 of 3,164 | |
| Share of detached houses among residential buildings (2026) | 69.0% | 61.4% | 63.5% | ranked 5 of 10 | ranked 1,679 of 3,160 |
Energy
| Indicator | 6862 Rancate | Mendrisio | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 56.1% | 68.4% | 56.2% | ranked 8 of 10 | ranked 1,202 of 3,160 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 17.0% | 13.7% | 16.2% | ranked 5 of 10 | ranked 1,135 of 3,160 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 6.7% | 5.5% | 13.5% | ranked 4 of 10 | ranked 2,401 of 3,160 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.2% | 0.3% | 5.6% | ranked 3 of 10 | ranked 2,105 of 3,160 |
Society
| Indicator | 6862 Rancate | Mendrisio | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 19.2% | 29.2% | 29.8% | ranked 5 of 7 | ranked 1,188 of 2,040 |
Where is 6862 Rancate?
Other postcode areas in Mendrisio
- 6850 Mendrisio6,711 residents
- 6853 Ligornetto1,741 residents
- 6864 Arzo1,254 residents
- 6852 Genestrerio1,135 residents
- 6825 Capolago842 residents
- 6863 Besazio569 residents
- 6865 Tremona473 residents
- 6866 Meride
Postcode areas near 6862 Rancate
- 6850 Mendrisio6,711 residents
- 6863 Besazio569 residents
- 6865 Tremona473 residents
- 6853 Ligornetto1,741 residents
- 6852 Genestrerio1,135 residents
- 6872 Salorino
Previous in alphabetical order: 6853 Ligornetto
Next in alphabetical order: 6863 Besazio
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of 6862 Rancate (Mendrisio)?
6862 Rancate has 1,550 residents in 2025. It covers 2.3 km², or 680 people per km².
Where is 6862 Rancate?
6862 Rancate (postcode area) is part of Mendrisio, in Ticino.
What is the value of “Share of foreign nationals” in 6862 Rancate?
Share of foreign nationals: 19.2% (2025), ranked 1,188 of 2,040 postcode areas in the country.
What is the value of “Dwellings” in 6862 Rancate?
Dwellings: 903 (2026), ranked 1,241 of 3,164 postcode areas in the country.