Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
3'645 50.2%
Men
3'618 49.8%
Children & youth (0–19)
1'575 21.7%
Swiss citizens
5'383 72.9%
Foreign residents
1'997 27.1%
0–19 · 1'575 · 21.7%20–64 · 4'296 · 59.1%65+ · 1'392 · 19.2%
Foreign residents 27.1%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 63.2%54.9% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 64.3%42.6% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 62.2%59.0% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 62.2%26.8% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SVP33.3% · strongest party
SVP33.3%
SP15.2%
FDP13.6%
GLP12.3%
Mitte11.0%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier112%
Cantonal tax multiplier95%
112%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 104 of 160 in canton ZurichSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Zürich / Affoltern · 8.5 kmAnnual mean temperature 202510.6 °C
Precipitation 20251'014 mm
10.6 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Websitebirmensdorf.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (2)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Birmensdorf?
- Birmensdorf has 2 postal codes: 8142, 8903.
- What is the tax rate in Birmensdorf?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Birmensdorf is 112% (2026); canton ZH levies 95%.
- How many residents does Birmensdorf have?
- Birmensdorf has 7'263 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Birmensdorf in?
- Birmensdorf is located in canton ZH.