8121 Benglen (Fällanden): key figures
8121 Benglen (postcode area in Fällanden) has 2,089 residents in 2025 across 0.7 km², or 2,984 people per km². By population, 8121 Benglen ranks No. 3 of 3 postcode areas in Fällanden. Population: +6.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,089 residents
- 0.7 km²
- 2,984 people/km²
8121 Benglen in numbers
Key points
By population, 8121 Benglen ranks No. 3 of 3 postcode areas in Fällanden.
Nationally, 8121 Benglen ranks No. 1,002 of 2,275 postcode areas.
Population of 8121 Benglen over time
8121 Benglen had 1,970 residents in 2015 and 2,089 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 1,970 |
| 2020 | 2,061 |
| 2023 | 2,102 |
| 2025 | 2,089 |
All indicators for 8121 Benglen
Next to the value for 8121 Benglen: all postcode areas of Fällanden, then of the whole country (totals for counts, weighted averages for rates).
Housing
| Indicator | 8121 Benglen | Fällanden | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 956 | – | – | ranked 3 of 3 | ranked 1,190 of 3,164 | |
| Residential buildings (2026) | 325 | – | – | ranked 3 of 3 | ranked 1,709 of 3,160 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 1.5% | 4.9% | 23.2% | ranked 3 of 3 | ranked 3,158 of 3,164 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 10.9% | 32.5% | 23.6% | ranked 3 of 3 | ranked 2,497 of 3,164 | |
| Share of detached houses among residential buildings (2026) | 69.8% | 59.7% | 63.5% | ranked 1 of 3 | ranked 1,609 of 3,160 |
Energy
| Indicator | 8121 Benglen | Fällanden | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 71.9% | 64.3% | 56.2% | ranked 1 of 3 | ranked 446 of 3,160 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 16.4% | 28.3% | 16.2% | ranked 3 of 3 | ranked 1,192 of 3,160 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 0.0% | 1.8% | 13.5% | ranked 3 of 3 | ranked 3,150 of 3,160 | |
| District heating (2026) | 2.5% | 1.9% | 5.6% | ranked 2 of 3 | ranked 1,006 of 3,160 |
Society
| Indicator | 8121 Benglen | Fällanden | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 28.5% | 26.4% | 29.8% | ranked 1 of 3 | ranked 543 of 2,040 |
Where is 8121 Benglen?
Other postcode areas in Fällanden
Postcode areas near 8121 Benglen
- 8118 Pfaffhausen2,250 residents
- 8117 Fällanden5,217 residents
- 8122 BinzMaur
- 8123 EbmatingenMaur
- 8603 SchwerzenbachSchwerzenbach
- 8125 ZollikerbergZollikon
Previous in alphabetical order: 8118 Pfaffhausen
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of 8121 Benglen (Fällanden)?
8121 Benglen has 2,089 residents in 2025. It covers 0.7 km², or 2,984 people per km².
Where is 8121 Benglen?
8121 Benglen (postcode area) is part of Fällanden, in Zurich.
What is the value of “Share of foreign nationals” in 8121 Benglen?
Share of foreign nationals: 28.5% (2025), ranked 543 of 2,040 postcode areas in the country.
What is the value of “Dwellings” in 8121 Benglen?
Dwellings: 956 (2026), ranked 1,190 of 3,164 postcode areas in the country.