Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
1'011 50.9%
Men
976 49.1%
Children & youth (0–19)
450 22.6%
Swiss citizens
1'699 84.3%
Foreign residents
316 15.7%
0–19 · 450 · 22.6%20–64 · 1'137 · 57.2%65+ · 400 · 20.1%
Foreign residents 15.7%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 60.9%64.6% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 61.7%60.0% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 63.8%49.6% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 63.1%18.0% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SVP46.6% · strongest party
SVP46.6%
SP12.3%
GLP9.2%
FDP6.1%
EVP5.6%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier116%
Cantonal tax multiplier95%
116%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 127 of 160 in canton ZurichSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Zürich / Kloten · 7.1 kmAnnual mean temperature 202510.7 °C
Precipitation 2025936 mm
10.7 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Websitehochfelden.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (2)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Hochfelden?
- Hochfelden has 2 postal codes: 8182, 8192.
- What is the tax rate in Hochfelden?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Hochfelden is 116% (2026); canton ZH levies 95%.
- How many residents does Hochfelden have?
- Hochfelden has 1'987 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Hochfelden in?
- Hochfelden is located in canton ZH.