8820 Wädenswil (Wädenswil): key figures
8820 Wädenswil (postcode area in Wädenswil) has 16,734 residents in 2025 across 18.6 km², or 901 people per km². By population, 8820 Wädenswil ranks No. 1 of 2 postcode areas in Wädenswil. Population: +7.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 16,734 residents
- 18.6 km²
- 901 people/km²
8820 Wädenswil in numbers
Key points
By population, 8820 Wädenswil ranks No. 1 of 2 postcode areas in Wädenswil.
Nationally, 8820 Wädenswil ranks No. 99 of 2,275 postcode areas.
Population of 8820 Wädenswil over time
8820 Wädenswil had 15,591 residents in 2015 and 16,734 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 15,591 |
| 2020 | 15,886 |
| 2023 | 16,754 |
| 2025 | 16,734 |
All indicators for 8820 Wädenswil
Next to the value for 8820 Wädenswil: all postcode areas of Wädenswil, then of the whole country (totals for counts, weighted averages for rates).
Housing
| Indicator | 8820 Wädenswil | Wädenswil | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 8,402 | – | – | ranked 1 of 4 | ranked 111 of 3,164 | |
| Residential buildings (2026) | 2,258 | – | – | ranked 1 of 4 | ranked 70 of 3,160 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 24.3% | 21.4% | 23.2% | ranked 3 of 4 | ranked 1,823 of 3,164 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 23.6% | 24.4% | 23.6% | ranked 2 of 4 | ranked 1,370 of 3,164 | |
| Share of detached houses among residential buildings (2026) | 50.9% | 56.3% | 63.5% | ranked 4 of 4 | ranked 2,782 of 3,160 |
Energy
| Indicator | 8820 Wädenswil | Wädenswil | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 62.6% | 56.0% | 56.2% | ranked 2 of 4 | ranked 874 of 3,160 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 24.3% | 26.4% | 16.2% | ranked 4 of 4 | ranked 627 of 3,160 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 5.7% | 8.0% | 13.5% | ranked 3 of 4 | ranked 2,493 of 3,160 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.8% | 1.4% | 5.6% | ranked 2 of 4 | ranked 1,602 of 3,160 |
Society
| Indicator | 8820 Wädenswil | Wädenswil | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 26.9% | 27.1% | 29.8% | ranked 2 of 3 | ranked 638 of 2,040 |
Where is 8820 Wädenswil?
Other postcode areas in Wädenswil
Postcode areas near 8820 Wädenswil
- 8804 Au ZH6,415 residents
- 8824 Schönenberg ZH
- 8825 Hütten
- 8805 RichterswilRichterswil
- 8833 SamstagernRichterswil
- 8708 MännedorfMännedorf
Previous in alphabetical order: 8804 Au ZH
Next in alphabetical order: 8824 Schönenberg ZH
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of 8820 Wädenswil (Wädenswil)?
8820 Wädenswil has 16,734 residents in 2025. It covers 18.6 km², or 901 people per km².
Where is 8820 Wädenswil?
8820 Wädenswil (postcode area) is part of Wädenswil, in Zurich.
What is the value of “Share of foreign nationals” in 8820 Wädenswil?
Share of foreign nationals: 26.9% (2025), ranked 638 of 2,040 postcode areas in the country.
What is the value of “Dwellings” in 8820 Wädenswil?
Dwellings: 8,402 (2026), ranked 111 of 3,164 postcode areas in the country.