8805 Richterswil (Richterswil): key figures
8805 Richterswil (postcode area in Richterswil) has 11,099 residents in 2025 across 8.9 km², or 1,243 people per km². By population, 8805 Richterswil ranks No. 1 of 2 postcode areas in Richterswil. Population: +12.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 11,099 residents
- 8.9 km²
- 1,243 people/km²
8805 Richterswil in numbers
Key points
By population, 8805 Richterswil ranks No. 1 of 2 postcode areas in Richterswil.
Nationally, 8805 Richterswil ranks No. 187 of 2,275 postcode areas.
Population of 8805 Richterswil over time
8805 Richterswil had 9,837 residents in 2015 and 11,099 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 9,837 |
| 2020 | 10,398 |
| 2023 | 10,902 |
| 2025 | 11,099 |
All indicators for 8805 Richterswil
Next to the value for 8805 Richterswil: all postcode areas of Richterswil, then of the whole country (totals for counts, weighted averages for rates).
Housing
| Indicator | 8805 Richterswil | Richterswil | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 5,335 | – | – | ranked 1 of 2 | ranked 205 of 3,164 | |
| Residential buildings (2026) | 1,857 | – | – | ranked 1 of 2 | ranked 123 of 3,160 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 17.2% | 16.4% | 23.2% | ranked 1 of 2 | ranked 2,369 of 3,164 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 32.6% | 32.3% | 23.6% | ranked 1 of 2 | ranked 611 of 3,164 | |
| Share of detached houses among residential buildings (2026) | 61.7% | 63.0% | 63.5% | ranked 2 of 2 | ranked 2,262 of 3,160 |
Energy
| Indicator | 8805 Richterswil | Richterswil | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 68.3% | 66.9% | 56.2% | ranked 1 of 2 | ranked 611 of 3,160 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 22.6% | 23.2% | 16.2% | ranked 2 of 2 | ranked 733 of 3,160 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 1.8% | 2.4% | 13.5% | ranked 2 of 2 | ranked 2,972 of 3,160 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.5% | 1.0% | 5.6% | ranked 2 of 2 | ranked 1,824 of 3,160 |
Society
| Indicator | 8805 Richterswil | Richterswil | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 23.5% | 22.5% | 29.8% | ranked 1 of 2 | ranked 834 of 2,040 |
Where is 8805 Richterswil?
Other postcode areas in Richterswil
Postcode areas near 8805 Richterswil
- 8833 Samstagern3,373 residents
- 8832 WollerauWollerau
- 8806 Bäch SZFreienbach
- 8820 WädenswilWädenswil
- 8834 SchindellegiFeusisberg
- 8824 Schönenberg ZHWädenswil
Next in alphabetical order: 8833 Samstagern
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of 8805 Richterswil (Richterswil)?
8805 Richterswil has 11,099 residents in 2025. It covers 8.9 km², or 1,243 people per km².
Where is 8805 Richterswil?
8805 Richterswil (postcode area) is part of Richterswil, in Zurich.
What is the value of “Share of foreign nationals” in 8805 Richterswil?
Share of foreign nationals: 23.5% (2025), ranked 834 of 2,040 postcode areas in the country.
What is the value of “Dwellings” in 8805 Richterswil?
Dwellings: 5,335 (2026), ranked 205 of 3,164 postcode areas in the country.