Postcode area · Greifensee · Zurich
8606 Greifensee (Greifensee): key figures
8606 Greifensee (postcode area in Greifensee) has 8,549 residents in 2025 across 8.6 km², or 993 people per km². Population: +7.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 8,549 residents
- 8.6 km²
- 993 people/km²
8606 Greifensee in numbers
Population
8,549
ranked 253 of 2,275
+7.2%between 2015 and 2025
2015–2025
Population density
993people/km²
ranked 378 of 2,275
Area
8.6km²
ranked 1,349 of 3,168
Share of foreign nationals
21.4%
ranked 978 of 2,040
Dwellings
3,825
ranked 301 of 3,164
Residential buildings
1,071
ranked 397 of 3,160
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946
8.7%
ranked 2,955 of 3,164
Key points
Nationally, 8606 Greifensee ranks No. 253 of 2,275 postcode areas.
Population of 8606 Greifensee over time
Population, 2015–2025
8606 Greifensee had 7,973 residents in 2015 and 8,549 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 7,973 |
| 2020 | 8,272 |
| 2023 | 8,529 |
| 2025 | 8,549 |
All indicators for 8606 Greifensee
Next to the value for 8606 Greifensee: all postcode areas of Greifensee, then of the whole country (totals for counts, weighted averages for rates).
8606 GreifenseeNational medianHover over or tap a bar to see what it shows.
Housing
| Indicator | 8606 Greifensee | Greifensee | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 3,825 | – | – | ranked 301 of 3,164 | ||
| Residential buildings (2026) | 1,071 | – | – | ranked 397 of 3,160 | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 8.7% | 8.7% | 23.2% | ranked 2,955 of 3,164 | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 18.5% | 18.5% | 23.6% | ranked 1,872 of 3,164 | ||
| Share of detached houses among residential buildings (2026) | 58.5% | 58.5% | 63.5% | ranked 2,457 of 3,160 |
Energy
| Indicator | 8606 Greifensee | Greifensee | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 45.8% | 45.8% | 56.2% | ranked 1,773 of 3,160 | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 31.9% | 31.9% | 16.2% | ranked 330 of 3,160 | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 8.2% | 8.2% | 13.5% | ranked 2,239 of 3,160 | ||
| District heating (2026) | 13.4% | 13.4% | 5.6% | ranked 266 of 3,160 |
Society
| Indicator | 8606 Greifensee | Greifensee | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 21.4% | 21.4% | 29.8% | ranked 978 of 2,040 |
Where is 8606 Greifensee?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of 8606 Greifensee (Greifensee)?
8606 Greifensee has 8,549 residents in 2025. It covers 8.6 km², or 993 people per km².
Where is 8606 Greifensee?
8606 Greifensee (postcode area) is part of Greifensee, in Zurich.
What is the value of “Share of foreign nationals” in 8606 Greifensee?
Share of foreign nationals: 21.4% (2025), ranked 978 of 2,040 postcode areas in the country.
What is the value of “Dwellings” in 8606 Greifensee?
Dwellings: 3,825 (2026), ranked 301 of 3,164 postcode areas in the country.