Hochfelden: population and statistics
Hochfelden has a population of 2,019 (2025) across 6.2 km², or 327 people per km². It ranks 969 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,019 residents
- 6.2 km²
- 327 people/km²
- 399 m
Key points
Among the 160 municipalities in Zürich, Hochfelden ranks No. 120 by population.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: 38.6 in Hochfelden, compared with an average of 81.2 in Zürich and 83.6 nationally.
Heat pumps as main heating: 36.7% in Hochfelden, compared with an average of 20.2% in Zürich and 15.5% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,157 kWh a year here.
Hochfelden in numbers
Where is Hochfelden?
Population of Hochfelden over time
Hochfelden had 1,994 residents in 2015 and 2,019 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,020 |
| 2021 | 2,013 |
| 2022 | 1,989 |
| 2023 | 1,987 |
| 2024 | 2,015 |
| 2025 | 2,019 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Zürich for “Share of jobs in industry and construction”.
- Number 1 in Zürich for “Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities”.
- “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Heat pumps as main heating”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Share of jobs in industry and construction”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 864 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Höri (3,676 residents), 1.8 km away.
All indicators for Hochfelden
Value for the municipality, then the regional average and the national median (for counts: regional and national totals). The gauge places the municipality between the lowest and highest value in the country.
Population
| Indicator | Hochfelden | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 20.8% | 17.6% | 20.7% | ranked 883 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hochfelden | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 892 | 810,666 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,111 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 14.7% | 20.9% | 23.3% | ranked 1,366 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 21.3% | 27.3% | 25.3% | ranked 1,165 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 74.5% | 50.5% | 69.5% | ranked 572 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Hochfelden | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 51.8% | 63.4% | 53.5% | ranked 970 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 36.7% | 20.2% | 13.7% | ranked 122 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 5.5% | 5.4% | 12.4% | ranked 1,398 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 2.5% | 8.1% | 1.4% | ranked 705 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 70 | 33,320 | 329,600 | ranked 1,350 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 642.1 kW | 571.3 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,543 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 12.3 GWh/year | 7,291 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,396 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 6,102 kWh/inh. | 4,465 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,527 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hochfelden | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 73 | 126,784 | 728,011 | ranked 1,474 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 78 | 132,519 | 762,757 | ranked 1,331 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 38.6 | 81.2 | 64.9 | ranked 1,765 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 48.7% | 67.3% | 65.7% | ranked 1,741 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 44.9% | 27.9% | 29.0% | ranked 63 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Hochfelden | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 430 | 1,149,866 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,239 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 213.0 | 704.2 | 362.9 | ranked 1,516 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 44.6% | 81.6% | 63.6% | ranked 1,488 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 49.8% | 16.2% | 24.2% | ranked 130 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Hochfelden | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 15.7% | 29.2% | 18.9% | ranked 1,140 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Hochfelden
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hochfelden?
Hochfelden has 2,019 residents (2025), ranking 969 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Hochfelden?
Hochfelden covers 6.2 km², with a density of 327 people per km².
Is the population of Hochfelden growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Hochfelden went from 1,994 to 2,019, a change of +1.3%.
Where is Hochfelden?
Hochfelden is in Zürich. It belongs to Bezirk Bülach (district). Latitude 47.524, longitude 8.517.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Hochfelden?
In Hochfelden, “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 38.6 (2026), ranking 1,765 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 64.9.
Heat pumps as main heating: what is the figure for Hochfelden?
In Hochfelden, “Heat pumps as main heating” stands at 36.7% (2026), ranking 122 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 13.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Hochfelden?
In Hochfelden, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,157 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Hochfelden?
The nearest to Hochfelden are Höri (1.8 km), Bülach (2.0 km), Bachenbülach (3.2 km), Neerach (3.6 km), Niederglatt (3.7 km).