Zell (ZH): population and statistics
Zell (ZH) has a population of 6,855 (2025) across 12.7 km², or 540 people per km². It ranks 289 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +20.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 6,855 residents
- 12.7 km²
- 540 people/km²
- 543 m
Key points
Among the 160 municipalities in Zürich, Zell (ZH) ranks No. 51 by population.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: 45.2 in Zell (ZH), compared with an average of 81.2 in Zürich and 83.6 nationally.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: 520.2 kW in Zell (ZH), compared with an average of 571.3 kW in Zürich and 919.4 kW nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,136 kWh a year here.
Zell (ZH) in numbers
Where is Zell (ZH)?
Population of Zell (ZH) over time
Zell (ZH) had 5,700 residents in 2015 and 6,855 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 6,430 |
| 2021 | 6,445 |
| 2022 | 6,491 |
| 2023 | 6,717 |
| 2024 | 6,809 |
| 2025 | 6,855 |
Did you know?
- “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,779 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.3 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Turbenthal, 2.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Illnau-Effretikon (17,973 residents), 8.6 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,544 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Zell (ZH)
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 | Zell (ZH) | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 19.2% | 17.6% | 20.7% | ranked 1,168 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Zell (ZH) | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 3,113 | 810,666 | 4,927,050 | ranked 350 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 21.3% | 20.9% | 23.3% | ranked 998 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 32.9% | 27.3% | 25.3% | ranked 431 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 69.4% | 50.5% | 69.5% | ranked 912 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Zell (ZH) | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 55.8% | 63.4% | 53.5% | ranked 840 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 15.3% | 20.2% | 13.7% | ranked 812 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 19.6% | 5.4% | 12.4% | ranked 559 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 3.1% | 8.1% | 1.4% | ranked 631 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 152 | 33,320 | 329,600 | ranked 720 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 520.2 kW | 571.3 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,652 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 36.6 GWh/year | 7,291 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 535 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 5,336 kWh/inh. | 4,465 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,633 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Zell (ZH) | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 356 | 126,784 | 728,011 | ranked 411 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 310 | 132,519 | 762,757 | ranked 496 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 45.2 | 81.2 | 64.9 | ranked 1,661 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 63.2% | 67.3% | 65.7% | ranked 1,129 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 34.2% | 27.9% | 29.0% | ranked 456 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Zell (ZH) | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,652 | 1,149,866 | 5,679,518 | ranked 564 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 241.0 | 704.2 | 362.9 | ranked 1,404 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 67.4% | 81.6% | 63.6% | ranked 752 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 27.1% | 16.2% | 24.2% | ranked 754 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Zell (ZH) | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 23.1% | 29.2% | 18.9% | ranked 622 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Zell (ZH)
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Zell (ZH)?
Zell (ZH) has 6,855 residents (2025), ranking 289 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Zell (ZH)?
Zell (ZH) covers 12.7 km², with a density of 540 people per km².
Is the population of Zell (ZH) growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Zell (ZH) went from 5,700 to 6,855, a change of +20.3%.
Where is Zell (ZH)?
Zell (ZH) is in Zürich. It belongs to Bezirk Winterthur (district). Latitude 47.449, longitude 8.823.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Zell (ZH)?
In Zell (ZH), “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 45.2 (2026), ranking 1,661 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 64.9.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Zell (ZH)?
In Zell (ZH), “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 520.2 kW (2026), ranking 1,652 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1,134 kW.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Zell (ZH)?
In Zell (ZH), a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,136 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Zell (ZH)?
The nearest to Zell (ZH) are Turbenthal (2.0 km), Schlatt (ZH) (2.2 km), Wildberg (2.3 km), Wila (3.9 km), Weisslingen (4.8 km).