Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
5'365 50.8%
Men
5'204 49.2%
Children & youth (0–19)
2'182 20.6%
Swiss citizens
8'829 83.3%
Foreign residents
1'776 16.8%
0–19 · 2'182 · 20.6%20–64 · 6'212 · 58.8%65+ · 2'175 · 20.6%
Foreign residents 16.8%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 61.9%60.3% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 62.8%55.5% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 61.2%45.7% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 61.2%20.1% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SVP40.2% · strongest party
SVP40.2%
FDP11.5%
SP11.4%
GLP9.7%
Mitte7.1%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier117%
Cantonal tax multiplier95%
117%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 132 of 160 in canton ZurichSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Pfäffikon, ZH · 6.3 kmAnnual mean temperature 20259.8 °C
Precipitation 20251'129 mm
9.8 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Websitegossau-zh.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (6)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Gossau?
- Gossau has 6 postal codes: 8614, 8617, 8624, 8625, 8626, 8627.
- What is the tax rate in Gossau?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Gossau is 117% (2026); canton ZH levies 95%.
- How many residents does Gossau have?
- Gossau has 10'569 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Gossau in?
- Gossau is located in canton ZH.