Postcode area · Rorbas · Zurich
8427 Rorbas (Rorbas): key figures
8427 Rorbas (postcode area in Rorbas) has 4,869 residents in 2025 across 8.4 km², or 582 people per km². Population: +8.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 4,869 residents
- 8.4 km²
- 582 people/km²
8427 Rorbas in numbers
Population
4,869
ranked 470 of 2,275
+8.1%between 2015 and 2025
2015–2025
Population density
582people/km²
ranked 622 of 2,275
Area
8.4km²
ranked 1,394 of 3,168
Share of foreign nationals
25.3%
ranked 718 of 2,040
Dwellings
2,242
ranked 537 of 3,164
Residential buildings
1,067
ranked 401 of 3,160
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946
25.5%
ranked 1,736 of 3,164
Key points
Nationally, 8427 Rorbas ranks No. 470 of 2,275 postcode areas.
Population of 8427 Rorbas over time
Population, 2015–2025
8427 Rorbas had 4,505 residents in 2015 and 4,869 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 4,505 |
| 2020 | 4,720 |
| 2023 | 4,817 |
| 2025 | 4,869 |
All indicators for 8427 Rorbas
Next to the value for 8427 Rorbas: all postcode areas of Rorbas, then of the whole country (totals for counts, weighted averages for rates).
8427 RorbasNational medianHover over or tap a bar to see what it shows.
Housing
| Indicator | 8427 Rorbas | Rorbas | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 2,242 | – | – | ranked 537 of 3,164 | ||
| Residential buildings (2026) | 1,067 | – | – | ranked 401 of 3,160 | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 25.5% | 25.5% | 23.2% | ranked 1,736 of 3,164 | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 23.6% | 23.6% | 23.6% | ranked 1,370 of 3,164 | ||
| Share of detached houses among residential buildings (2026) | 72.5% | 72.5% | 63.5% | ranked 1,306 of 3,160 |
Energy
| Indicator | 8427 Rorbas | Rorbas | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 64.3% | 64.3% | 56.2% | ranked 783 of 3,160 | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 13.3% | 13.3% | 16.2% | ranked 1,500 of 3,160 | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 11.0% | 11.0% | 13.5% | ranked 1,983 of 3,160 | ||
| District heating (2026) | 0.9% | 0.9% | 5.6% | ranked 1,530 of 3,160 |
Society
| Indicator | 8427 Rorbas | Rorbas | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 25.3% | 25.3% | 29.8% | ranked 718 of 2,040 |
Where is 8427 Rorbas?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of 8427 Rorbas (Rorbas)?
8427 Rorbas has 4,869 residents in 2025. It covers 8.4 km², or 582 people per km².
Where is 8427 Rorbas?
8427 Rorbas (postcode area) is part of Rorbas, in Zurich.
What is the value of “Share of foreign nationals” in 8427 Rorbas?
Share of foreign nationals: 25.3% (2025), ranked 718 of 2,040 postcode areas in the country.
What is the value of “Dwellings” in 8427 Rorbas?
Dwellings: 2,242 (2026), ranked 537 of 3,164 postcode areas in the country.