Switzerland · Canton ZH
Meilen
8706ZH CANTON8706
Residents
14'751
Area
11.9 km²
Tax multiplier
79%
Postal codes
1
Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
7'679 52.1%
Men
7'072 47.9%
Children & youth (0–19)
3'094 21.0%
Swiss citizens
11'207 75.5%
Foreign residents
3'641 24.5%
0–19 · 3'094 · 21.0%20–64 · 8'527 · 57.8%65+ · 3'130 · 21.2%
Foreign residents 24.5%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 71.2%59.8% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 71.2%40.5% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 66.3%59.6% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 66.0%24.2% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SVP29.4% · strongest party
SVP29.4%
FDP22.9%
SP14.3%
GLP14.0%
Mitte8.6%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier79%
Cantonal tax multiplier95%
79%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 12 of 160 in canton ZurichSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Wädenswil · 7.6 kmAnnual mean temperature 202510.9 °C
Precipitation 20251'367 mm
10.9 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
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Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (1)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Meilen?
- The postal code of Meilen is 8706.
- What is the tax rate in Meilen?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Meilen is 79% (2026); canton ZH levies 95%.
- How many residents does Meilen have?
- Meilen has 14'751 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Meilen in?
- Meilen is located in canton ZH.