Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
2'530 49.2%
Men
2'614 50.8%
Children & youth (0–19)
1'079 21.0%
Swiss citizens
4'097 79.2%
Foreign residents
1'078 20.8%
0–19 · 1'079 · 21.0%20–64 · 3'060 · 59.5%65+ · 1'005 · 19.5%
Foreign residents 20.8%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 62.1%54.6% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 62.7%51.1% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 60.2%46.2% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 60.2%27.7% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SVP35.4% · strongest party
SVP35.4%
SP14.8%
GLP14.7%
FDP8.4%
Mitte7.9%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier119%
Cantonal tax multiplier95%
119%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 140 of 160 in canton ZurichSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Aadorf / Tänikon · 4.3 kmAnnual mean temperature 20259.8 °C
Precipitation 20251'092 mm
9.8 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Websiteelgg.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (4)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Elgg?
- Elgg has 4 postal codes: 8353, 8354, 8355, 8523.
- What is the tax rate in Elgg?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Elgg is 119% (2026); canton ZH levies 95%.
- How many residents does Elgg have?
- Elgg has 5'144 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Elgg in?
- Elgg is located in canton ZH.