Postcode area · Volken · Zurich
8459 Volken (Volken): key figures
8459 Volken (postcode area in Volken) has 388 residents in 2025 across 3.2 km², or 121 people per km². Population: +16.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 388 residents
- 3.2 km²
- 121 people/km²
8459 Volken in numbers
Population
388
ranked 2,109 of 2,275
+16.9%between 2015 and 2025
2015–2025
Population density
121people/km²
ranked 1,765 of 2,275
Area
3.2km²
ranked 2,673 of 3,168
Share of foreign nationals
17.5%
ranked 1,302 of 2,040
Dwellings
173
ranked 2,852 of 3,164
Residential buildings
111
ranked 2,847 of 3,160
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946
43.9%
ranked 729 of 3,164
Key points
Nationally, 8459 Volken ranks No. 2,109 of 2,275 postcode areas.
Population of 8459 Volken over time
Population, 2015–2025
8459 Volken had 332 residents in 2015 and 388 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 332 |
| 2020 | 373 |
| 2023 | 375 |
| 2025 | 388 |
All indicators for 8459 Volken
Next to the value for 8459 Volken: all postcode areas of Volken, then of the whole country (totals for counts, weighted averages for rates).
8459 VolkenNational medianHover over or tap a bar to see what it shows.
Housing
| Indicator | 8459 Volken | Volken | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 173 | – | – | ranked 2,852 of 3,164 | ||
| Residential buildings (2026) | 111 | – | – | ranked 2,847 of 3,160 | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 43.9% | 43.9% | 23.2% | ranked 729 of 3,164 | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 30.6% | 30.6% | 23.6% | ranked 761 of 3,164 | ||
| Share of detached houses among residential buildings (2026) | 81.1% | 81.1% | 63.5% | ranked 446 of 3,160 |
Energy
| Indicator | 8459 Volken | Volken | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 20.4% | 20.4% | 56.2% | ranked 2,864 of 3,160 | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 59.2% | 59.2% | 16.2% | ranked 5 of 3,160 | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 20.4% | 20.4% | 13.5% | ranked 1,270 of 3,160 | ||
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 5.6% | ranked 2,207 of 3,160 |
Society
| Indicator | 8459 Volken | Volken | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 17.5% | 17.5% | 29.8% | ranked 1,302 of 2,040 |
Where is 8459 Volken?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of 8459 Volken (Volken)?
8459 Volken has 388 residents in 2025. It covers 3.2 km², or 121 people per km².
Where is 8459 Volken?
8459 Volken (postcode area) is part of Volken, in Zurich.
What is the value of “Share of foreign nationals” in 8459 Volken?
Share of foreign nationals: 17.5% (2025), ranked 1,302 of 2,040 postcode areas in the country.
What is the value of “Dwellings” in 8459 Volken?
Dwellings: 173 (2026), ranked 2,852 of 3,164 postcode areas in the country.