Postcode area · Benken (ZH) · Zurich
8463 Benken ZH (Benken (ZH)): key figures
8463 Benken ZH (postcode area in Benken (ZH)) has 859 residents in 2025 across 5.7 km², or 152 people per km². Population: +3.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 859 residents
- 5.7 km²
- 152 people/km²
8463 Benken ZH in numbers
Population
859
ranked 1,712 of 2,275
+3.9%between 2015 and 2025
2015–2025
Population density
152people/km²
ranked 1,592 of 2,275
Area
5.7km²
ranked 1,992 of 3,168
Dwellings
439
ranked 2,058 of 3,164
Residential buildings
269
ranked 1,974 of 3,160
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946
40.8%
ranked 857 of 3,164
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001
22.6%
ranked 1,465 of 3,164
Key points
Nationally, 8463 Benken ZH ranks No. 1,712 of 2,275 postcode areas.
Population of 8463 Benken ZH over time
Population, 2015–2025
8463 Benken ZH had 827 residents in 2015 and 859 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 827 |
| 2020 | 834 |
| 2023 | 826 |
| 2025 | 859 |
All indicators for 8463 Benken ZH
Next to the value for 8463 Benken ZH: all postcode areas of Benken (ZH), then of the whole country (totals for counts, weighted averages for rates).
8463 Benken ZHNational medianHover over or tap a bar to see what it shows.
Housing
| Indicator | 8463 Benken ZH | Benken (ZH) | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 439 | – | – | ranked 2,058 of 3,164 | ||
| Residential buildings (2026) | 269 | – | – | ranked 1,974 of 3,160 | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 40.8% | 40.8% | 23.2% | ranked 857 of 3,164 | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 22.6% | 22.6% | 23.6% | ranked 1,465 of 3,164 | ||
| Share of detached houses among residential buildings (2026) | 71.7% | 71.7% | 63.5% | ranked 1,399 of 3,160 |
Energy
| Indicator | 8463 Benken ZH | Benken (ZH) | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 34.9% | 34.9% | 56.2% | ranked 2,328 of 3,160 | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 29.4% | 29.4% | 16.2% | ranked 419 of 3,160 | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 14.9% | 14.9% | 13.5% | ranked 1,667 of 3,160 | ||
| District heating (2026) | 19.3% | 19.3% | 5.6% | ranked 146 of 3,160 |
Where is 8463 Benken ZH?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of 8463 Benken ZH (Benken (ZH))?
8463 Benken ZH has 859 residents in 2025. It covers 5.7 km², or 152 people per km².
Where is 8463 Benken ZH?
8463 Benken ZH (postcode area) is part of Benken (ZH), in Zurich.
What is the value of “Dwellings” in 8463 Benken ZH?
Dwellings: 439 (2026), ranked 2,058 of 3,164 postcode areas in the country.
What is the value of “Residential buildings” in 8463 Benken ZH?
Residential buildings: 269 (2026), ranked 1,974 of 3,160 postcode areas in the country.