8498 Gibswil (Fischenthal): key figures
8498 Gibswil (postcode area in Fischenthal) has 1,094 residents in 2025 across 6.3 km², or 174 people per km². Population: +16.3% between 2020 and 2025.
- 1,094 residents
- 6.3 km²
- 174 people/km²
8498 Gibswil in numbers
Key points
Nationally, 8498 Gibswil ranks No. 1,526 of 2,275 postcode areas.
Population of 8498 Gibswil over time
8498 Gibswil had 941 residents in 2020 and 1,094 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 941 |
| 2023 | 1,043 |
| 2025 | 1,094 |
All indicators for 8498 Gibswil
Next to the value for 8498 Gibswil: all postcode areas of Fischenthal, then of the whole country (totals for counts, weighted averages for rates).
Housing
| Indicator | 8498 Gibswil | Fischenthal | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 445 | – | – | ranked 2 of 3 | ranked 2,040 of 3,164 | |
| Residential buildings (2026) | 265 | – | – | ranked 2 of 3 | ranked 1,991 of 3,160 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 26.7% | 42.9% | 23.2% | ranked 3 of 3 | ranked 1,650 of 3,164 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 52.6% | 26.3% | 23.6% | ranked 1 of 3 | ranked 20 of 3,164 | |
| Share of detached houses among residential buildings (2026) | 81.5% | 77.6% | 63.5% | ranked 1 of 3 | ranked 412 of 3,160 |
Energy
| Indicator | 8498 Gibswil | Fischenthal | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 22.7% | 25.0% | 56.2% | ranked 3 of 3 | ranked 2,808 of 3,160 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 45.3% | 27.9% | 16.2% | ranked 1 of 3 | ranked 56 of 3,160 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 29.8% | 41.6% | 13.5% | ranked 3 of 3 | ranked 801 of 3,160 | |
| District heating (2026) | 1.1% | 1.0% | 5.6% | ranked 2 of 3 | ranked 1,420 of 3,160 |
Society
| Indicator | 8498 Gibswil | Fischenthal | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 20.1% | 20.1% | 29.8% | ranked 1 of 2 | ranked 1,096 of 2,040 |
Where is 8498 Gibswil?
Other postcode areas in Fischenthal
Postcode areas near 8498 Gibswil
- 8497 Fischenthal
- 8496 Steg im Tösstal
- 8636 Wald ZHWald (ZH)
- 8342 WernetshausenHinwil
- 8344 BäretswilBäretswil
- 8340 HinwilHinwil
Previous in alphabetical order: 8497 Fischenthal
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of 8498 Gibswil (Fischenthal)?
8498 Gibswil has 1,094 residents in 2025. It covers 6.3 km², or 174 people per km².
Where is 8498 Gibswil?
8498 Gibswil (postcode area) is part of Fischenthal, in Zurich.
What is the value of “Share of foreign nationals” in 8498 Gibswil?
Share of foreign nationals: 20.1% (2025), ranked 1,096 of 2,040 postcode areas in the country.
What is the value of “Dwellings” in 8498 Gibswil?
Dwellings: 445 (2026), ranked 2,040 of 3,164 postcode areas in the country.