Winkel: population and statistics
Winkel has a population of 5,117 (2025) across 8.2 km², or 627 people per km². It ranks 425 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +20.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 5,117 residents
- 8.2 km²
- 627 people/km²
- 452 m
Key points
Among the 160 municipalities in Zürich, Winkel ranks No. 80 by population.
Heat pumps as main heating: 58.7% in Winkel, compared with an average of 20.2% in Zürich and 15.5% nationally.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: 5.4% in Winkel, compared with an average of 20.9% in Zürich and 22.4% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,153 kWh a year here.
Winkel in numbers
Where is Winkel?
Population of Winkel over time
Winkel had 4,246 residents in 2015 and 5,117 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 4,648 |
| 2021 | 4,841 |
| 2022 | 4,858 |
| 2023 | 4,929 |
| 2024 | 5,086 |
| 2025 | 5,117 |
Did you know?
- “Heat pumps as main heating”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of jobs in industry and construction”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,143 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.7 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Bachenbülach, 1.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Oberglatt (7,741 residents), 3.0 km away.
All indicators for Winkel
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 | Winkel | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 20.5% | 17.6% | 20.7% | ranked 938 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Winkel | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 2,418 | 810,666 | 4,927,050 | ranked 494 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 5.4% | 20.9% | 23.3% | ranked 1,762 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 41.1% | 27.3% | 25.3% | ranked 121 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 59.5% | 50.5% | 69.5% | ranked 1,382 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Winkel | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 32.6% | 63.4% | 53.5% | ranked 1,567 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 58.7% | 20.2% | 13.7% | ranked 4 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 4.5% | 5.4% | 12.4% | ranked 1,487 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 8.1% | 1.4% | ranked 1,506 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 171 | 33,320 | 329,600 | ranked 636 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 742.4 kW | 571.3 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,424 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 25.9 GWh/year | 7,291 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 808 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 5,054 kWh/inh. | 4,465 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,671 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Winkel | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 257 | 126,784 | 728,011 | ranked 600 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 381 | 132,519 | 762,757 | ranked 393 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 74.5 | 81.2 | 64.9 | ranked 584 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 68.0% | 67.3% | 65.7% | ranked 684 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 28.3% | 27.9% | 29.0% | ranked 970 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Winkel | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,064 | 1,149,866 | 5,679,518 | ranked 786 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 207.9 | 704.2 | 362.9 | ranked 1,532 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 80.8% | 81.6% | 63.6% | ranked 306 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 6.8% | 16.2% | 24.2% | ranked 1,680 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Winkel | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 18.2% | 29.2% | 18.9% | ranked 970 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Winkel
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Winkel?
Winkel has 5,117 residents (2025), ranking 425 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Winkel?
Winkel covers 8.2 km², with a density of 627 people per km².
Is the population of Winkel growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Winkel went from 4,246 to 5,117, a change of +20.5%.
Where is Winkel?
Winkel is in Zürich. It belongs to Bezirk Bülach (district). Latitude 47.492, longitude 8.554.
Heat pumps as main heating: what is the figure for Winkel?
In Winkel, “Heat pumps as main heating” stands at 58.7% (2026), ranking 4 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 13.7%.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Winkel?
In Winkel, “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946” stands at 5.4% (2026), ranking 1,762 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 23.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Winkel?
In Winkel, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,153 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Winkel?
The nearest to Winkel are Bachenbülach (1.4 km), Oberglatt (3.0 km), Lufingen (3.0 km), Bülach (3.1 km), Embrach (3.6 km).