Postcode area · Mendrisio · Ticino
6872 Salorino (Mendrisio): key figures
6872 Salorino (postcode area in Mendrisio): key figures and indicators.
- 7.3 km²
6872 Salorino in numbers
Area
7.3km²
ranked 1,583 of 3,168
Share of foreign nationals
16.5%
ranked 1,380 of 2,040
Dwellings
340
ranked 2,306 of 3,164
Residential buildings
236
ranked 2,144 of 3,160
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946
44.7%
ranked 700 of 3,164
All indicators for 6872 Salorino
Next to the value for 6872 Salorino: all postcode areas of Mendrisio, then of the whole country (totals for counts, weighted averages for rates).
6872 SalorinoNational medianHover over or tap a bar to see what it shows.
Housing
| Indicator | 6872 Salorino | Mendrisio | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 340 | – | – | ranked 7 of 10 | ranked 2,306 of 3,164 | |
| Residential buildings (2026) | 236 | – | – | ranked 6 of 10 | ranked 2,144 of 3,160 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 44.7% | 23.8% | 23.2% | ranked 2 of 10 | ranked 700 of 3,164 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 8.2% | 21.5% | 23.6% | ranked 9 of 10 | ranked 2,696 of 3,164 | |
| Share of detached houses among residential buildings (2026) | 73.7% | 61.4% | 63.5% | ranked 3 of 10 | ranked 1,175 of 3,160 |
Energy
| Indicator | 6872 Salorino | Mendrisio | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 46.1% | 68.4% | 56.2% | ranked 9 of 10 | ranked 1,757 of 3,160 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 20.2% | 13.7% | 16.2% | ranked 1 of 10 | ranked 882 of 3,160 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 17.4% | 5.5% | 13.5% | ranked 1 of 10 | ranked 1,484 of 3,160 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 0.3% | 5.6% | ranked 5 of 10 | ranked 2,207 of 3,160 |
Society
| Indicator | 6872 Salorino | Mendrisio | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 16.5% | 29.2% | 29.8% | ranked 7 of 7 | ranked 1,380 of 2,040 |
Where is 6872 Salorino?
Other postcode areas in Mendrisio
- 6850 Mendrisio6,711 residents
- 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
Postcode areas near 6872 Salorino
- 6850 Mendrisio6,711 residents
- 6862 Rancate1,550 residents
- 6865 Tremona473 residents
- 6863 Besazio569 residents
- 6825 Capolago842 residents
- 6852 Genestrerio1,135 residents
Previous in alphabetical order: 6866 Meride
Frequently asked questions
Where is 6872 Salorino?
6872 Salorino (postcode area) is part of Mendrisio, in Ticino.
What is the value of “Share of foreign nationals” in 6872 Salorino?
Share of foreign nationals: 16.5% (2025), ranked 1,380 of 2,040 postcode areas in the country.
What is the value of “Dwellings” in 6872 Salorino?
Dwellings: 340 (2026), ranked 2,306 of 3,164 postcode areas in the country.