Rickenbach (ZH): population and statistics
Rickenbach (ZH) has a population of 2,895 (2025) across 6.0 km², or 480 people per km². It ranks 749 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +11.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,895 residents
- 6.0 km²
- 480 people/km²
- 420 m
Key points
Among the 160 municipalities in Zürich, Rickenbach (ZH) ranks No. 106 by population.
Heat pumps as main heating: 45.4% in Rickenbach (ZH), compared with an average of 20.2% in Zürich and 15.5% nationally.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: 84.1% in Rickenbach (ZH), compared with an average of 50.5% in Zürich and 56.9% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,164 kWh a year here.
Rickenbach (ZH) in numbers
Where is Rickenbach (ZH)?
Population of Rickenbach (ZH) over time
Rickenbach (ZH) had 2,598 residents in 2015 and 2,895 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,796 |
| 2021 | 2,791 |
| 2022 | 2,770 |
| 2023 | 2,821 |
| 2024 | 2,850 |
| 2025 | 2,895 |
Did you know?
- “Heat pumps as main heating”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 845 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Dinhard, 2.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Wiesendangen (6,852 residents), 3.4 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,656 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Rickenbach (ZH)
Value for the municipality, then the regional average and the national median (for counts: regional and national totals). The gauge places the municipality between the lowest and highest value in the country.
Population
| Indicator | Rickenbach (ZH) | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 18.3% | 17.6% | 20.7% | ranked 1,352 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Rickenbach (ZH) | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,263 | 810,666 | 4,927,050 | ranked 888 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 16.6% | 20.9% | 23.3% | ranked 1,265 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 27.9% | 27.3% | 25.3% | ranked 732 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 84.1% | 50.5% | 69.5% | ranked 80 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Rickenbach (ZH) | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 43.7% | 63.4% | 53.5% | ranked 1,254 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 45.4% | 20.2% | 13.7% | ranked 35 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 7.6% | 5.4% | 12.4% | ranked 1,240 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 1.0% | 8.1% | 1.4% | ranked 1,008 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 154 | 33,320 | 329,600 | ranked 712 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 857.0 kW | 571.3 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,293 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 21.4 GWh/year | 7,291 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 960 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 7,382 kWh/inh. | 4,465 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,314 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Rickenbach (ZH) | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 152 | 126,784 | 728,011 | ranked 950 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 168 | 132,519 | 762,757 | ranked 849 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 58.0 | 81.2 | 64.9 | ranked 1,208 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 57.1% | 67.3% | 65.7% | ranked 1,532 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 35.7% | 27.9% | 29.0% | ranked 350 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Rickenbach (ZH) | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 576 | 1,149,866 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,093 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 199.0 | 704.2 | 362.9 | ranked 1,568 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 73.4% | 81.6% | 63.6% | ranked 531 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 14.4% | 16.2% | 24.2% | ranked 1,377 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Rickenbach (ZH) | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 14.0% | 29.2% | 18.9% | ranked 1,258 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Rickenbach (ZH)
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Rickenbach (ZH)?
Rickenbach (ZH) has 2,895 residents (2025), ranking 749 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Rickenbach (ZH)?
Rickenbach (ZH) covers 6.0 km², with a density of 480 people per km².
Is the population of Rickenbach (ZH) growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Rickenbach (ZH) went from 2,598 to 2,895, a change of +11.4%.
Where is Rickenbach (ZH)?
Rickenbach (ZH) is in Zürich. It belongs to Bezirk Winterthur (district). Latitude 47.553, longitude 8.796.
Heat pumps as main heating: what is the figure for Rickenbach (ZH)?
In Rickenbach (ZH), “Heat pumps as main heating” stands at 45.4% (2026), ranking 35 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 13.7%.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: what is the figure for Rickenbach (ZH)?
In Rickenbach (ZH), “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings” stands at 84.1% (2026), ranking 80 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 69.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Rickenbach (ZH)?
In Rickenbach (ZH), a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,164 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Rickenbach (ZH)?
The nearest to Rickenbach (ZH) are Dinhard (2.0 km), Altikon (2.6 km), Ellikon an der Thur (2.6 km), Wiesendangen (3.4 km), Uesslingen-Buch (3.7 km).