Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
1'277 48.6%
Men
1'348 51.4%
Children & youth (0–19)
578 22.0%
Swiss citizens
2'205 82.7%
Foreign residents
461 17.3%
0–19 · 578 · 22.0%20–64 · 1'605 · 61.1%65+ · 442 · 16.8%
Foreign residents 17.3%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 66.0%65.4% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 67.4%73.0% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 64.4%37.0% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 64.1%16.4% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SVP59.8% · strongest party
SVP59.8%
SP9.9%
GRÜNE6.2%
EDU4.9%
GLP4.6%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier122%
Cantonal tax multiplier95%
122%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 154 of 160 in canton ZurichSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Hörnli · 2.7 kmAnnual mean temperature 20258.2 °C
Precipitation 20251'346 mm
8.2 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Websitefischenthal.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (5)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Fischenthal?
- Fischenthal has 5 postal codes: 8340, 8494, 8496, 8497, 8498.
- What is the tax rate in Fischenthal?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Fischenthal is 122% (2026); canton ZH levies 95%.
- How many residents does Fischenthal have?
- Fischenthal has 2'625 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Fischenthal in?
- Fischenthal is located in canton ZH.