Bachenbülach: population and statistics
Bachenbülach has a population of 4,450 (2025) across 4.3 km², or 1,032 people per km². It ranks 504 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +10.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 4,450 residents
- 4.3 km²
- 1,032 people/km²
- 427 m
Key points
Among the 160 municipalities in Zürich, Bachenbülach ranks No. 85 by population.
Heat pumps as main heating: 50.5% in Bachenbülach, compared with an average of 20.2% in Zürich and 15.5% nationally.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: 8.2% in Bachenbülach, compared with an average of 20.9% in Zürich and 22.4% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,157 kWh a year here.
Bachenbülach in numbers
Where is Bachenbülach?
Population of Bachenbülach over time
Bachenbülach had 4,034 residents in 2015 and 4,450 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 4,188 |
| 2021 | 4,224 |
| 2022 | 4,208 |
| 2023 | 4,316 |
| 2024 | 4,286 |
| 2025 | 4,450 |
Did you know?
- “Heat pumps as main heating”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 604 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.4 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Winkel, 1.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Bülach (24,590 residents), 1.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,628 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Bachenbülach
Value for the municipality, then the regional average and the national median (for counts: regional and national totals). The gauge places the municipality between the lowest and highest value in the country.
Population
| Indicator | Bachenbülach | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 20.6% | 17.6% | 20.7% | ranked 919 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bachenbülach | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 2,016 | 810,666 | 4,927,050 | ranked 599 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 8.2% | 20.9% | 23.3% | ranked 1,682 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 31.8% | 27.3% | 25.3% | ranked 494 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 60.3% | 50.5% | 69.5% | ranked 1,346 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Bachenbülach | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 41.5% | 63.4% | 53.5% | ranked 1,334 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 50.5% | 20.2% | 13.7% | ranked 15 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 4.2% | 5.4% | 12.4% | ranked 1,512 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.7% | 8.1% | 1.4% | ranked 1,156 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 128 | 33,320 | 329,600 | ranked 873 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,229 kW | 571.3 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 797 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 27.9 GWh/year | 7,291 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 736 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 6,279 kWh/inh. | 4,465 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,497 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bachenbülach | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 285 | 126,784 | 728,011 | ranked 534 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 351 | 132,519 | 762,757 | ranked 431 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 78.9 | 81.2 | 64.9 | ranked 475 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 70.4% | 67.3% | 65.7% | ranked 484 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 26.2% | 27.9% | 29.0% | ranked 1,148 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bachenbülach | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,794 | 1,149,866 | 5,679,518 | ranked 519 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 403.1 | 704.2 | 362.9 | ranked 763 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 71.5% | 81.6% | 63.6% | ranked 607 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 28.3% | 16.2% | 24.2% | ranked 696 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Bachenbülach | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 26.2% | 29.2% | 18.9% | ranked 471 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Bachenbülach
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bachenbülach?
Bachenbülach has 4,450 residents (2025), ranking 504 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Bachenbülach?
Bachenbülach covers 4.3 km², with a density of 1,032 people per km².
Is the population of Bachenbülach growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Bachenbülach went from 4,034 to 4,450, a change of +10.3%.
Where is Bachenbülach?
Bachenbülach is in Zürich. It belongs to Bezirk Bülach (district). Latitude 47.504, longitude 8.546.
Heat pumps as main heating: what is the figure for Bachenbülach?
In Bachenbülach, “Heat pumps as main heating” stands at 50.5% (2026), ranking 15 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 13.7%.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Bachenbülach?
In Bachenbülach, “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946” stands at 8.2% (2026), ranking 1,682 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 23.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Bachenbülach?
In Bachenbülach, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,157 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Bachenbülach?
The nearest to Bachenbülach are Winkel (1.4 km), Bülach (1.7 km), Höri (2.7 km), Hochfelden (3.2 km), Niederglatt (3.4 km).