Switzerland · Canton ZH
Greifensee
8606ZH CANTON8606
Residents
5'394
Area
2.3 km²
Tax multiplier
101%
Postal codes
1
Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
2'748 50.9%
Men
2'646 49.1%
Children & youth (0–19)
1'192 22.1%
Swiss citizens
4'156 76.7%
Foreign residents
1'265 23.3%
0–19 · 1'192 · 22.1%20–64 · 3'034 · 56.2%65+ · 1'168 · 21.7%
Foreign residents 23.3%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 61.1%53.9% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 62.0%40.3% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 62.1%54.1% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 62.4%29.2% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SVP24.9% · strongest party
SVP24.9%
SP20.3%
GLP14.4%
FDP13.8%
GRÜNE9.8%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier101%
Cantonal tax multiplier95%
101%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 49 of 160 in canton ZurichSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Pfäffikon, ZH · 5.6 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 · CC0Websitegreifensee.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (1)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Greifensee?
- The postal code of Greifensee is 8606.
- What is the tax rate in Greifensee?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Greifensee is 101% (2026); canton ZH levies 95%.
- How many residents does Greifensee have?
- Greifensee has 5'394 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Greifensee in?
- Greifensee is located in canton ZH.