Zumikon: population and statistics
Zumikon has a population of 5,781 (2025) across 5.4 km², or 1,063 people per km². It ranks 362 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +11.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 5,781 residents
- 5.4 km²
- 1,063 people/km²
- 644 m
Key points
Among the 160 municipalities in Zürich, Zumikon ranks No. 63 by population.
Heat pumps as main heating: 48.8% in Zumikon, compared with an average of 20.2% in Zürich and 15.5% nationally.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: 5.8% in Zumikon, compared with an average of 20.9% in Zürich and 22.4% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,156 kWh a year here.
Zumikon in numbers
Where is Zumikon?
Population of Zumikon over time
Zumikon had 5,172 residents in 2015 and 5,781 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 5,587 |
| 2021 | 5,587 |
| 2022 | 5,633 |
| 2023 | 5,766 |
| 2024 | 5,754 |
| 2025 | 5,781 |
Did you know?
- “Heat pumps as main heating”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 762 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.6 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Küsnacht (ZH) (15,250 residents), 3.4 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,624 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Zumikon
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 | Zumikon | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 23.3% | 17.6% | 20.7% | ranked 479 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Zumikon | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 2,801 | 810,666 | 4,927,050 | ranked 407 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 5.8% | 20.9% | 23.3% | ranked 1,757 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 26.9% | 27.3% | 25.3% | ranked 788 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 63.9% | 50.5% | 69.5% | ranked 1,202 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Zumikon | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 44.5% | 63.4% | 53.5% | ranked 1,224 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 48.8% | 20.2% | 13.7% | ranked 21 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 4.6% | 5.4% | 12.4% | ranked 1,476 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.5% | 8.1% | 1.4% | ranked 1,244 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 152 | 33,320 | 329,600 | ranked 720 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 584.6 kW | 571.3 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,601 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 28.3 GWh/year | 7,291 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 725 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 4,890 kWh/inh. | 4,465 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,690 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Zumikon | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 389 | 126,784 | 728,011 | ranked 364 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 503 | 132,519 | 762,757 | ranked 289 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 87.0 | 81.2 | 64.9 | ranked 330 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 69.2% | 67.3% | 65.7% | ranked 584 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 26.8% | 27.9% | 29.0% | ranked 1,099 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Zumikon | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,873 | 1,149,866 | 5,679,518 | ranked 495 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 324.0 | 704.2 | 362.9 | ranked 1,059 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 84.5% | 81.6% | 63.6% | ranked 194 of 1,804 |
Society
| Indicator | Zumikon | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 25.2% | 29.2% | 18.9% | ranked 521 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Zumikon
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Zumikon?
Zumikon has 5,781 residents (2025), ranking 362 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Zumikon?
Zumikon covers 5.4 km², with a density of 1,063 people per km².
Is the population of Zumikon growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Zumikon went from 5,172 to 5,781, a change of +11.8%.
Where is Zumikon?
Zumikon is in Zürich. It belongs to Bezirk Meilen (district). Latitude 47.332, longitude 8.623.
Heat pumps as main heating: what is the figure for Zumikon?
In Zumikon, “Heat pumps as main heating” stands at 48.8% (2026), ranking 21 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 13.7%.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Zumikon?
In Zumikon, “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946” stands at 5.8% (2026), ranking 1,757 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 23.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Zumikon?
In Zumikon, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,156 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Zumikon?
The nearest to Zumikon are Küsnacht (ZH) (3.4 km), Zollikon (3.5 km), Maur (3.8 km), Erlenbach (ZH) (3.8 km), Herrliberg (3.9 km).