Postcode area · Meilen · Zurich
8706 Meilen (Meilen): key figures
8706 Meilen (postcode area in Meilen) has 14,919 residents in 2025 across 17.0 km², or 877 people per km². Population: +11.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 14,919 residents
- 17.0 km²
- 877 people/km²
8706 Meilen in numbers
Population
14,919
ranked 125 of 2,275
+11.1%between 2015 and 2025
2015–2025
Population density
877people/km²
ranked 421 of 2,275
Area
17.0km²
ranked 591 of 3,168
Share of foreign nationals
25.3%
ranked 718 of 2,040
Dwellings
7,388
ranked 134 of 3,164
Residential buildings
2,370
ranked 60 of 3,160
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946
17.6%
ranked 2,333 of 3,164
Key points
Nationally, 8706 Meilen ranks No. 125 of 2,275 postcode areas.
Population of 8706 Meilen over time
Population, 2015–2025
8706 Meilen had 13,434 residents in 2015 and 14,919 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 13,434 |
| 2020 | 14,463 |
| 2023 | 14,736 |
| 2025 | 14,919 |
All indicators for 8706 Meilen
Next to the value for 8706 Meilen: all postcode areas of Meilen, then of the whole country (totals for counts, weighted averages for rates).
8706 MeilenNational medianHover over or tap a bar to see what it shows.
Housing
| Indicator | 8706 Meilen | Meilen | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 7,388 | – | – | ranked 134 of 3,164 | ||
| Residential buildings (2026) | 2,370 | – | – | ranked 60 of 3,160 | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 17.6% | 17.6% | 23.2% | ranked 2,333 of 3,164 | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 28.7% | 28.7% | 23.6% | ranked 907 of 3,164 | ||
| Share of detached houses among residential buildings (2026) | 53.3% | 53.3% | 63.5% | ranked 2,708 of 3,160 |
Energy
| Indicator | 8706 Meilen | Meilen | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 74.4% | 74.4% | 56.2% | ranked 337 of 3,160 | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 9.7% | 9.7% | 16.2% | ranked 1,996 of 3,160 | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 4.5% | 4.5% | 13.5% | ranked 2,636 of 3,160 | ||
| District heating (2026) | 3.8% | 3.8% | 5.6% | ranked 812 of 3,160 |
Society
| Indicator | 8706 Meilen | Meilen | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 25.3% | 25.3% | 29.8% | ranked 718 of 2,040 |
Where is 8706 Meilen?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of 8706 Meilen (Meilen)?
8706 Meilen has 14,919 residents in 2025. It covers 17.0 km², or 877 people per km².
Where is 8706 Meilen?
8706 Meilen (postcode area) is part of Meilen, in Zurich.
What is the value of “Share of foreign nationals” in 8706 Meilen?
Share of foreign nationals: 25.3% (2025), ranked 718 of 2,040 postcode areas in the country.
What is the value of “Dwellings” in 8706 Meilen?
Dwellings: 7,388 (2026), ranked 134 of 3,164 postcode areas in the country.