Hüttikon: population and statistics
Hüttikon has a population of 954 (2025) across 1.6 km², or 600 people per km². It ranks 1,478 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +8.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 954 residents
- 1.6 km²
- 600 people/km²
- 439 m
Key points
Among the 160 municipalities in Zürich, Hüttikon ranks No. 147 by population.
District heating: 0.0% in Hüttikon, compared with an average of 8.1% in Zürich and 7.3% nationally.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: 108.0 in Hüttikon, compared with an average of 704.2 in Zürich and 622.5 nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 36° generates about 1,143 kWh a year here.
Hüttikon in numbers
Where is Hüttikon?
Population of Hüttikon over time
Hüttikon had 881 residents in 2015 and 954 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 951 |
| 2021 | 930 |
| 2022 | 959 |
| 2023 | 974 |
| 2024 | 957 |
| 2025 | 954 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Zürich for “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings”.
- “District heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 223 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.6 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Dänikon (1,861 residents), 1.5 km away.
All indicators for Hüttikon
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 | Hüttikon | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 14.6% | 17.6% | 20.7% | ranked 1,735 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hüttikon | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 398 | 810,666 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,638 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 9.8% | 20.9% | 23.3% | ranked 1,617 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 47.0% | 27.3% | 25.3% | ranked 41 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 86.7% | 50.5% | 69.5% | ranked 33 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Hüttikon | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 71.9% | 63.4% | 53.5% | ranked 296 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 6.5% | 20.2% | 13.7% | ranked 1,534 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 7.8% | 5.4% | 12.4% | ranked 1,221 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 8.1% | 1.4% | ranked 1,506 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 39 | 33,320 | 329,600 | ranked 1,700 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 593.8 kW | 571.3 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,591 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 5.2 GWh/year | 7,291 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,898 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 5,482 kWh/inh. | 4,465 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,606 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hüttikon | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 47 | 126,784 | 728,011 | ranked 1,731 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 64 | 132,519 | 762,757 | ranked 1,448 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 67.1 | 81.2 | 64.9 | ranked 822 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 65.6% | 67.3% | 65.7% | ranked 917 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 32.8% | 27.9% | 29.0% | ranked 579 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Hüttikon | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 103 | 1,149,866 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,871 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 108.0 | 704.2 | 362.9 | ranked 1,793 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 63.1% | 81.6% | 63.6% | ranked 914 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 21.4% | 16.2% | 24.2% | ranked 1,017 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Hüttikon | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 18.4% | 29.2% | 18.9% | ranked 940 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Hüttikon
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hüttikon?
Hüttikon has 954 residents (2025), ranking 1,478 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Hüttikon?
Hüttikon covers 1.6 km², with a density of 600 people per km².
Is the population of Hüttikon growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Hüttikon went from 881 to 954, a change of +8.3%.
Where is Hüttikon?
Hüttikon is in Zürich. It belongs to Bezirk Dielsdorf (district). Latitude 47.446, longitude 8.387.
District heating: what is the figure for Hüttikon?
In Hüttikon, “District heating” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 1,506 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Hüttikon?
In Hüttikon, “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 108.0 (2024), ranking 1,793 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 362.9.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Hüttikon?
In Hüttikon, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 36° produces about 1,143 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Hüttikon?
The nearest to Hüttikon are Dänikon (1.5 km), Otelfingen (1.7 km), Oetwil an der Limmat (1.7 km), Würenlos (1.8 km), Boppelsen (3.1 km).