Postcode area · Rafz · Zurich
8197 Rafz (Rafz): key figures
8197 Rafz (postcode area in Rafz) has 4,747 residents in 2025 across 11.6 km², or 409 people per km². Population: +9.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 4,747 residents
- 11.6 km²
- 409 people/km²
8197 Rafz in numbers
Population
4,747
ranked 484 of 2,275
+9.9%between 2015 and 2025
2015–2025
Population density
409people/km²
ranked 839 of 2,275
Area
11.6km²
ranked 945 of 3,168
Share of foreign nationals
24.2%
ranked 794 of 2,040
Dwellings
2,288
ranked 527 of 3,164
Residential buildings
1,011
ranked 448 of 3,160
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946
20.2%
ranked 2,120 of 3,164
Key points
Nationally, 8197 Rafz ranks No. 484 of 2,275 postcode areas.
Population of 8197 Rafz over time
Population, 2015–2025
8197 Rafz had 4,320 residents in 2015 and 4,747 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 4,320 |
| 2020 | 4,589 |
| 2023 | 4,722 |
| 2025 | 4,747 |
All indicators for 8197 Rafz
Next to the value for 8197 Rafz: all postcode areas of Rafz, then of the whole country (totals for counts, weighted averages for rates).
8197 RafzNational medianHover over or tap a bar to see what it shows.
Housing
| Indicator | 8197 Rafz | Rafz | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 2,288 | – | – | ranked 527 of 3,164 | ||
| Residential buildings (2026) | 1,011 | – | – | ranked 448 of 3,160 | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 20.2% | 20.2% | 23.2% | ranked 2,120 of 3,164 | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 38.6% | 38.6% | 23.6% | ranked 281 of 3,164 | ||
| Share of detached houses among residential buildings (2026) | 67.3% | 67.3% | 63.5% | ranked 1,815 of 3,160 |
Energy
| Indicator | 8197 Rafz | Rafz | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 30.2% | 30.2% | 56.2% | ranked 2,564 of 3,160 | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 48.1% | 48.1% | 16.2% | ranked 46 of 3,160 | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 6.1% | 6.1% | 13.5% | ranked 2,461 of 3,160 | ||
| District heating (2026) | 13.8% | 13.8% | 5.6% | ranked 259 of 3,160 |
Society
| Indicator | 8197 Rafz | Rafz | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 24.2% | 24.2% | 29.8% | ranked 794 of 2,040 |
Where is 8197 Rafz?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of 8197 Rafz (Rafz)?
8197 Rafz has 4,747 residents in 2025. It covers 11.6 km², or 409 people per km².
Where is 8197 Rafz?
8197 Rafz (postcode area) is part of Rafz, in Zurich.
What is the value of “Share of foreign nationals” in 8197 Rafz?
Share of foreign nationals: 24.2% (2025), ranked 794 of 2,040 postcode areas in the country.
What is the value of “Dwellings” in 8197 Rafz?
Dwellings: 2,288 (2026), ranked 527 of 3,164 postcode areas in the country.