Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
5'966 50.4%
Men
5'866 49.6%
Children & youth (0–19)
2'322 19.6%
Swiss citizens
9'587 80.2%
Foreign residents
2'374 19.9%
0–19 · 2'322 · 19.6%20–64 · 7'062 · 59.7%65+ · 2'448 · 20.7%
Foreign residents 19.9%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 59.8%62.1% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 61.0%56.4% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 59.3%45.9% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 59.4%21.8% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SVP41.8% · strongest party
SVP41.8%
SP12.9%
Mitte9.6%
FDP9.4%
GLP9.1%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier116%
Cantonal tax multiplier95%
116%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 126 of 160 in canton ZurichSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Hörnli · 7.8 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 · CC0Websitehinwil.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (3)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Hinwil?
- Hinwil has 3 postal codes: 8340, 8342, 8498.
- What is the tax rate in Hinwil?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Hinwil is 116% (2026); canton ZH levies 95%.
- How many residents does Hinwil have?
- Hinwil has 11'832 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Hinwil in?
- Hinwil is located in canton ZH.