Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
322 49.7%
Men
326 50.3%
Children & youth (0–19)
125 19.3%
Swiss citizens
584 86.1%
Foreign residents
94 13.9%
0–19 · 125 · 19.3%20–64 · 385 · 59.4%65+ · 138 · 21.3%
Foreign residents 13.9%0%61.6%
Source: BFS/OFS · retrieved 24.07.2026
Recent federal votes
BFS · sd-t-17-0214.06.2026Änderung des Bundesgesetzes über den zivilen Ersatzdienst (Zivildienstgesetz, ZDG)● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 64.6%61.6% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 66.7%61.1% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 64.1%46.8% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 64.1%21.9% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SVP53.5% · strongest party
SVP53.5%
SP12.6%
GLP9.9%
GRÜNE7.3%
Mitte4.2%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier128%
Cantonal tax multiplier95%
128%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 159 of 160 in canton ZurichSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Lägern · 6.5 kmAnnual mean temperature 20258.8 °C
8.8 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Websitebachs.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (1)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Bachs?
- The postal code of Bachs is 8164.
- What is the tax rate in Bachs?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Bachs is 128% (2026); canton ZH levies 95%.
- How many residents does Bachs have?
- Bachs has 648 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Bachs in?
- Bachs is located in canton ZH.