Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
2'865 50.6%
Men
2'802 49.4%
Children & youth (0–19)
1'277 22.5%
Swiss citizens
4'321 75.2%
Foreign residents
1'429 24.9%
0–19 · 1'277 · 22.5%20–64 · 3'371 · 59.5%65+ · 1'019 · 18.0%
Foreign residents 24.9%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 63.4%52.4% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 64.6%44.4% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 63.2%55.5% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 63.0%27.8% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SVP34.0% · strongest party
SVP34.0%
SP17.7%
GLP13.8%
Mitte8.6%
FDP8.5%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier113%
Cantonal tax multiplier95%
113%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 107 of 160 in canton ZurichSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Hallau · 12.4 kmAnnual mean temperature 202510.2 °C
Precipitation 2025960 mm
10.2 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Websiteeglisau.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (2)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Eglisau?
- Eglisau has 2 postal codes: 8193, 8197.
- What is the tax rate in Eglisau?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Eglisau is 113% (2026); canton ZH levies 95%.
- How many residents does Eglisau have?
- Eglisau has 5'667 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Eglisau in?
- Eglisau is located in canton ZH.