8604 Volketswil (Volketswil): key figures
8604 Volketswil (postcode area in Volketswil) has 17,819 residents in 2025 across 10.9 km², or 1,632 people per km². By population, 8604 Volketswil ranks No. 1 of 2 postcode areas in Volketswil. Population: +6.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 17,819 residents
- 10.9 km²
- 1,632 people/km²
8604 Volketswil in numbers
Key points
By population, 8604 Volketswil ranks No. 1 of 2 postcode areas in Volketswil.
Nationally, 8604 Volketswil ranks No. 88 of 2,275 postcode areas.
Population of 8604 Volketswil over time
8604 Volketswil had 16,738 residents in 2015 and 17,819 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 16,738 |
| 2020 | 17,053 |
| 2023 | 17,620 |
| 2025 | 17,819 |
All indicators for 8604 Volketswil
Next to the value for 8604 Volketswil: all postcode areas of Volketswil, then of the whole country (totals for counts, weighted averages for rates).
Housing
| Indicator | 8604 Volketswil | Volketswil | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 7,800 | – | – | ranked 1 of 2 | ranked 125 of 3,164 | |
| Residential buildings (2026) | 2,030 | – | – | ranked 1 of 2 | ranked 93 of 3,160 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 4.7% | 5.8% | 23.2% | ranked 2 of 2 | ranked 3,108 of 3,164 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 25.2% | 26.5% | 23.6% | ranked 2 of 2 | ranked 1,228 of 3,164 | |
| Share of detached houses among residential buildings (2026) | 59.7% | 61.7% | 63.5% | ranked 2 of 2 | ranked 2,387 of 3,160 |
Energy
| Indicator | 8604 Volketswil | Volketswil | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 75.8% | 70.6% | 56.2% | ranked 1 of 2 | ranked 294 of 3,160 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 16.0% | 19.9% | 16.2% | ranked 2 of 2 | ranked 1,226 of 3,160 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 5.5% | 7.0% | 13.5% | ranked 2 of 2 | ranked 2,522 of 3,160 | |
| District heating (2026) | 1.1% | 1.0% | 5.6% | ranked 1 of 2 | ranked 1,420 of 3,160 |
Society
| Indicator | 8604 Volketswil | Volketswil | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 28.7% | 27.4% | 29.8% | ranked 1 of 2 | ranked 530 of 2,040 |
Where is 8604 Volketswil?
Other postcode areas in Volketswil
Postcode areas near 8604 Volketswil
- 8605 Gutenswil2,080 residents
- 8603 SchwerzenbachSchwerzenbach
- 8606 GreifenseeGreifensee
- 8602 Wangen b. DübendorfWangen-Brüttisellen
- 8117 FällandenFällanden
- 8308 IllnauIllnau-Effretikon
Next in alphabetical order: 8605 Gutenswil
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of 8604 Volketswil (Volketswil)?
8604 Volketswil has 17,819 residents in 2025. It covers 10.9 km², or 1,632 people per km².
Where is 8604 Volketswil?
8604 Volketswil (postcode area) is part of Volketswil, in Zurich.
What is the value of “Share of foreign nationals” in 8604 Volketswil?
Share of foreign nationals: 28.7% (2025), ranked 530 of 2,040 postcode areas in the country.
What is the value of “Dwellings” in 8604 Volketswil?
Dwellings: 7,800 (2026), ranked 125 of 3,164 postcode areas in the country.