Postcode area · Salgesch · Valais
3970 Salgesch (Salgesch): key figures
3970 Salgesch (postcode area in Salgesch) has 1,757 residents in 2025 across 11.5 km², or 153 people per km². Population: +22.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,757 residents
- 11.5 km²
- 153 people/km²
3970 Salgesch in numbers
Population
1,757
ranked 1,132 of 2,275
+22.8%between 2015 and 2025
2015–2025
Population density
153people/km²
ranked 1,586 of 2,275
Area
11.5km²
ranked 965 of 3,168
Share of foreign nationals
18.9%
ranked 1,207 of 2,040
Dwellings
992
ranked 1,159 of 3,164
Residential buildings
513
ranked 1,120 of 3,160
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946
16.3%
ranked 2,442 of 3,164
Key points
Nationally, 3970 Salgesch ranks No. 1,132 of 2,275 postcode areas.
Population of 3970 Salgesch over time
Population, 2015–2025
3970 Salgesch had 1,431 residents in 2015 and 1,757 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 1,431 |
| 2020 | 1,560 |
| 2023 | 1,667 |
| 2025 | 1,757 |
All indicators for 3970 Salgesch
Next to the value for 3970 Salgesch: all postcode areas of Salgesch, then of the whole country (totals for counts, weighted averages for rates).
3970 SalgeschNational medianHover over or tap a bar to see what it shows.
Housing
| Indicator | 3970 Salgesch | Salgesch | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 992 | – | – | ranked 1,159 of 3,164 | ||
| Residential buildings (2026) | 513 | – | – | ranked 1,120 of 3,160 | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 16.3% | 16.3% | 23.2% | ranked 2,442 of 3,164 | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 36.5% | 36.5% | 23.6% | ranked 380 of 3,164 | ||
| Share of detached houses among residential buildings (2026) | 64.5% | 64.5% | 63.5% | ranked 2,062 of 3,160 |
Energy
| Indicator | 3970 Salgesch | Salgesch | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 59.8% | 59.8% | 56.2% | ranked 1,004 of 3,160 | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 14.7% | 14.7% | 16.2% | ranked 1,345 of 3,160 | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 10.3% | 10.3% | 13.5% | ranked 2,041 of 3,160 | ||
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 5.6% | ranked 2,207 of 3,160 |
Society
| Indicator | 3970 Salgesch | Salgesch | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 18.9% | 18.9% | 29.8% | ranked 1,207 of 2,040 |
Where is 3970 Salgesch?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of 3970 Salgesch (Salgesch)?
3970 Salgesch has 1,757 residents in 2025. It covers 11.5 km², or 153 people per km².
Where is 3970 Salgesch?
3970 Salgesch (postcode area) is part of Salgesch, in Valais.
What is the value of “Share of foreign nationals” in 3970 Salgesch?
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 3970 Salgesch?
Dwellings: 992 (2026), ranked 1,159 of 3,164 postcode areas in the country.