Postcode area · Fischenthal · Zurich
8497 Fischenthal (Fischenthal): key figures
8497 Fischenthal (postcode area in Fischenthal): key figures and indicators.
- 7.7 km²
8497 Fischenthal in numbers
Area
7.7km²
ranked 1,517 of 3,168
Share of foreign nationals
18.0%
ranked 1,266 of 2,040
Dwellings
405
ranked 2,145 of 3,164
Residential buildings
259
ranked 2,025 of 3,160
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946
53.6%
ranked 413 of 3,164
All indicators for 8497 Fischenthal
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Housing
| Indicator | 8497 Fischenthal | Fischenthal | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 405 | – | – | ranked 3 of 3 | ranked 2,145 of 3,164 | |
| Residential buildings (2026) | 259 | – | – | ranked 3 of 3 | ranked 2,025 of 3,160 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 53.6% | 42.9% | 23.2% | ranked 1 of 3 | ranked 413 of 3,164 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 7.9% | 26.3% | 23.6% | ranked 3 of 3 | ranked 2,720 of 3,164 | |
| Share of detached houses among residential buildings (2026) | 73.7% | 77.6% | 63.5% | ranked 3 of 3 | ranked 1,175 of 3,160 |
Energy
| Indicator | 8497 Fischenthal | Fischenthal | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 24.7% | 25.0% | 56.2% | ranked 2 of 3 | ranked 2,759 of 3,160 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 23.3% | 27.9% | 16.2% | ranked 2 of 3 | ranked 694 of 3,160 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 44.5% | 41.6% | 13.5% | ranked 2 of 3 | ranked 416 of 3,160 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 1.0% | 5.6% | ranked 3 of 3 | ranked 2,207 of 3,160 |
Society
| Indicator | 8497 Fischenthal | Fischenthal | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 18.0% | 20.1% | 29.8% | ranked 2 of 2 | ranked 1,266 of 2,040 |
Where is 8497 Fischenthal?
Other postcode areas in Fischenthal
Postcode areas near 8497 Fischenthal
- 8496 Steg im Tösstal
- 8498 Gibswil1,094 residents
- 8344 BäretswilBäretswil
- 8494 BaumaBauma
- 8342 WernetshausenHinwil
- 8636 Wald ZHWald (ZH)
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Next in alphabetical order: 8498 Gibswil
Frequently asked questions
Where is 8497 Fischenthal?
8497 Fischenthal (postcode area) is part of Fischenthal, in Zurich.
What is the value of “Share of foreign nationals” in 8497 Fischenthal?
Share of foreign nationals: 18.0% (2025), ranked 1,266 of 2,040 postcode areas in the country.
What is the value of “Dwellings” in 8497 Fischenthal?
Dwellings: 405 (2026), ranked 2,145 of 3,164 postcode areas in the country.