Postcode area · Opfikon · Zurich
8152 Glattbrugg (Opfikon): key figures
8152 Glattbrugg (postcode area in Opfikon) has 21,332 residents in 2025 across 5.8 km², or 3,646 people per km². Population: +15.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 21,332 residents
- 5.8 km²
- 3,646 people/km²
8152 Glattbrugg in numbers
Population
21,332
ranked 55 of 2,275
+15.2%between 2015 and 2025
2015–2025
Population density
3,646people/km²
ranked 74 of 2,275
Area
5.8km²
ranked 1,944 of 3,168
Share of foreign nationals
46.4%
ranked 43 of 2,040
Dwellings
10,424
ranked 79 of 3,164
Residential buildings
1,480
ranked 205 of 3,160
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946
2.7%
ranked 3,147 of 3,164
Key points
Nationally, 8152 Glattbrugg ranks No. 55 of 2,275 postcode areas.
Population of 8152 Glattbrugg over time
Population, 2015–2025
8152 Glattbrugg had 18,515 residents in 2015 and 21,332 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 18,515 |
| 2020 | 20,846 |
| 2023 | 21,416 |
| 2025 | 21,332 |
All indicators for 8152 Glattbrugg
Next to the value for 8152 Glattbrugg: all postcode areas of Opfikon, then of the whole country (totals for counts, weighted averages for rates).
8152 GlattbruggNational medianHover over or tap a bar to see what it shows.
Housing
| Indicator | 8152 Glattbrugg | Opfikon | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 10,424 | – | – | ranked 79 of 3,164 | ||
| Residential buildings (2026) | 1,480 | – | – | ranked 205 of 3,160 | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 2.7% | 2.7% | 23.2% | ranked 3,147 of 3,164 | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 38.9% | 38.9% | 23.6% | ranked 269 of 3,164 | ||
| Share of detached houses among residential buildings (2026) | 33.1% | 33.1% | 63.5% | ranked 3,060 of 3,160 |
Energy
| Indicator | 8152 Glattbrugg | Opfikon | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 60.9% | 60.9% | 56.2% | ranked 954 of 3,160 | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 23.2% | 23.2% | 16.2% | ranked 699 of 3,160 | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 1.1% | 1.1% | 13.5% | ranked 3,056 of 3,160 | ||
| District heating (2026) | 13.1% | 13.1% | 5.6% | ranked 273 of 3,160 |
Society
| Indicator | 8152 Glattbrugg | Opfikon | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 46.4% | 46.4% | 29.8% | ranked 43 of 2,040 |
Where is 8152 Glattbrugg?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of 8152 Glattbrugg (Opfikon)?
8152 Glattbrugg has 21,332 residents in 2025. It covers 5.8 km², or 3,646 people per km².
Where is 8152 Glattbrugg?
8152 Glattbrugg (postcode area) is part of Opfikon, in Zurich.
What is the value of “Share of foreign nationals” in 8152 Glattbrugg?
Share of foreign nationals: 46.4% (2025), ranked 43 of 2,040 postcode areas in the country.
What is the value of “Dwellings” in 8152 Glattbrugg?
Dwellings: 10,424 (2026), ranked 79 of 3,164 postcode areas in the country.