8833 Samstagern (Richterswil): key figures
8833 Samstagern (postcode area in Richterswil) has 3,373 residents in 2025 across 4.0 km², or 837 people per km². By population, 8833 Samstagern ranks No. 2 of 2 postcode areas in Richterswil. Population: +2.7% between 2015 and 2025.
- 3,373 residents
- 4.0 km²
- 837 people/km²
8833 Samstagern in numbers
Key points
By population, 8833 Samstagern ranks No. 2 of 2 postcode areas in Richterswil.
Nationally, 8833 Samstagern ranks No. 686 of 2,275 postcode areas.
Population of 8833 Samstagern over time
8833 Samstagern had 3,284 residents in 2015 and 3,373 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 3,284 |
| 2020 | 3,169 |
| 2023 | 3,227 |
| 2025 | 3,373 |
All indicators for 8833 Samstagern
Next to the value for 8833 Samstagern: all postcode areas of Richterswil, then of the whole country (totals for counts, weighted averages for rates).
Housing
| Indicator | 8833 Samstagern | Richterswil | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,524 | – | – | ranked 2 of 2 | ranked 823 of 3,164 | |
| Residential buildings (2026) | 587 | – | – | ranked 2 of 2 | ranked 981 of 3,160 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 13.6% | 16.4% | 23.2% | ranked 2 of 2 | ranked 2,641 of 3,164 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 31.4% | 32.3% | 23.6% | ranked 2 of 2 | ranked 697 of 3,164 | |
| Share of detached houses among residential buildings (2026) | 67.0% | 63.0% | 63.5% | ranked 1 of 2 | ranked 1,851 of 3,160 |
Energy
| Indicator | 8833 Samstagern | Richterswil | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 62.5% | 66.9% | 56.2% | ranked 2 of 2 | ranked 880 of 3,160 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 25.3% | 23.2% | 16.2% | ranked 1 of 2 | ranked 578 of 3,160 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 4.3% | 2.4% | 13.5% | ranked 1 of 2 | ranked 2,657 of 3,160 | |
| District heating (2026) | 2.7% | 1.0% | 5.6% | ranked 1 of 2 | ranked 970 of 3,160 |
Society
| Indicator | 8833 Samstagern | Richterswil | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 19.4% | 22.5% | 29.8% | ranked 2 of 2 | ranked 1,170 of 2,040 |
Where is 8833 Samstagern?
Other postcode areas in Richterswil
Postcode areas near 8833 Samstagern
- 8805 Richterswil11,099 residents
- 8825 HüttenWädenswil
- 8832 WollerauWollerau
- 8824 Schönenberg ZHWädenswil
- 8834 SchindellegiFeusisberg
- 8820 WädenswilWädenswil
Previous in alphabetical order: 8805 Richterswil
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of 8833 Samstagern (Richterswil)?
8833 Samstagern has 3,373 residents in 2025. It covers 4.0 km², or 837 people per km².
Where is 8833 Samstagern?
8833 Samstagern (postcode area) is part of Richterswil, in Zurich.
What is the value of “Share of foreign nationals” in 8833 Samstagern?
Share of foreign nationals: 19.4% (2025), ranked 1,170 of 2,040 postcode areas in the country.
What is the value of “Dwellings” in 8833 Samstagern?
Dwellings: 1,524 (2026), ranked 823 of 3,164 postcode areas in the country.