Russikon: population and statistics
Russikon has a population of 4,687 (2025) across 14.2 km², or 329 people per km². It ranks 471 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +9.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 4,687 residents
- 14.2 km²
- 329 people/km²
- 613 m
Key points
Among the 160 municipalities in Zürich, Russikon ranks No. 83 by population.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: 79.4% in Russikon, compared with an average of 50.5% in Zürich and 56.9% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,170 kWh a year here.
Russikon in numbers
Where is Russikon?
Population of Russikon over time
Russikon had 4,292 residents in 2015 and 4,687 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 4,410 |
| 2021 | 4,457 |
| 2022 | 4,511 |
| 2023 | 4,567 |
| 2024 | 4,634 |
| 2025 | 4,687 |
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,993 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Fehraltorf, 2.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Pfäffikon (12,881 residents), 3.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,680 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Russikon
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 | Russikon | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 22.2% | 17.6% | 20.7% | ranked 670 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Russikon | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 2,134 | 810,666 | 4,927,050 | ranked 568 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 21.2% | 20.9% | 23.3% | ranked 1,006 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 24.2% | 27.3% | 25.3% | ranked 970 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 79.4% | 50.5% | 69.5% | ranked 252 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Russikon | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 53.2% | 63.4% | 53.5% | ranked 915 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 24.5% | 20.2% | 13.7% | ranked 396 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 13.5% | 5.4% | 12.4% | ranked 843 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 5.9% | 8.1% | 1.4% | ranked 407 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 228 | 33,320 | 329,600 | ranked 432 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 812.3 kW | 571.3 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,350 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 34.2 GWh/year | 7,291 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 586 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 7,301 kWh/inh. | 4,465 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,328 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Russikon | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 304 | 126,784 | 728,011 | ranked 500 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 315 | 132,519 | 762,757 | ranked 481 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 67.2 | 81.2 | 64.9 | ranked 818 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 61.9% | 67.3% | 65.7% | ranked 1,240 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 32.7% | 27.9% | 29.0% | ranked 589 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Russikon | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,183 | 1,149,866 | 5,679,518 | ranked 739 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 252.4 | 704.2 | 362.9 | ranked 1,355 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 67.0% | 81.6% | 63.6% | ranked 776 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 25.3% | 16.2% | 24.2% | ranked 832 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Russikon | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 15.0% | 29.2% | 18.9% | ranked 1,189 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Russikon
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Russikon?
Russikon has 4,687 residents (2025), ranking 471 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Russikon?
Russikon covers 14.2 km², with a density of 329 people per km².
Is the population of Russikon growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Russikon went from 4,292 to 4,687, a change of +9.2%.
Where is Russikon?
Russikon is in Zürich. It belongs to Bezirk Pfäffikon (district). Latitude 47.395, longitude 8.778.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: what is the figure for Russikon?
In Russikon, “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings” stands at 79.4% (2026), ranking 252 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 69.5%.
Photovoltaic installations: what is the figure for Russikon?
In Russikon, “Photovoltaic installations” stands at 228 (2026), ranking 432 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 103.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Russikon?
In Russikon, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,170 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Russikon?
The nearest to Russikon are Fehraltorf (2.0 km), Pfäffikon (3.2 km), Weisslingen (4.3 km), Hittnau (4.5 km), Wildberg (4.7 km).