Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
10'368 48.1%
Men
11'185 51.9%
Children & youth (0–19)
4'448 20.6%
Swiss citizens
11'548 53.6%
Foreign residents
10'006 46.4%
0–19 · 4'448 · 20.6%20–64 · 14'562 · 67.6%65+ · 2'543 · 11.8%
Foreign residents 46.4%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 43.0%53.0% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 44.2%46.1% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 42.2%60.8% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 42.1%26.3% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SVP32.5% · strongest party
SVP32.5%
SP19.7%
GLP12.5%
FDP12.1%
Mitte8.6%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier94%
Cantonal tax multiplier95%
94%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 31 of 160 in canton ZurichSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Zürich / Affoltern · 3.8 kmAnnual mean temperature 202510.6 °C
Precipitation 20251'014 mm
10.6 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Websiteopfikon.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (2)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Opfikon?
- Opfikon has 2 postal codes: 8052, 8152.
- What is the tax rate in Opfikon?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Opfikon is 94% (2026); canton ZH levies 95%.
- How many residents does Opfikon have?
- Opfikon has 21'553 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Opfikon in?
- Opfikon is located in canton ZH.