What is the postal code of Thalwil?

Thalwil has 2 postal codes: 8136, 8800.

What is the tax rate in Thalwil?

The municipal tax multiplier of Thalwil is 78% (2026); canton ZH levies 95%.

How many residents does Thalwil have?

Thalwil has 18'561 residents (2023).

Which canton is Thalwil in?

Thalwil is located in canton ZH.

Switzerland · Canton ZH

Thalwil

8136–8800

ZH CANTON8136 8800

Residents

18'561

Area

5.5 km²

Tax multiplier

78%

Postal codes

Demographics

BFS · 2023

Women

9'499 51.2%

Men

9'062 48.8%

Children & youth (0–19)

3'801 20.5%

Swiss citizens

12'666 68.4%

Foreign residents

5'847 31.6%

0–19 · 3'801 · 20.5%20–64 · 11'223 · 60.5%65+ · 3'537 · 19.1%

Foreign residents 31.6%0%61.6%

Source: BFS/OFS · retrieved 24.07.2026

Recent federal votes

BFS · sd-t-17-02

14.06.2026Änderung des Bundesgesetzes über den zivilen Ersatzdienst (Zivildienstgesetz, ZDG)● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 65.4%53.4% yes

14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 66.6%37.2% yes

08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 64.5%61.5% yes

08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 64.4%28.1% yes

Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026

Politics

National Council election 2023

SVP23.7% · strongest party

SVP23.7%

FDP18.6%

SP18.0%

GLP14.3%

Mitte11.1%

Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026

Taxes 2026

ESTV

Municipal tax multiplier78%

Cantonal tax multiplier95%

78%CH range 25%525%

Tax rank 10 of 160 in canton Zurich

Source: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026

Climate

Zürich / Fluntern · 9.1 km

Annual mean temperature 202510.6 °C

Precipitation 20251'099 mm

10.6 °CCH range -5.5°14°

Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026

Municipality

Wikidata · CC0

Head of governmentMärk Fankhauser · Freisinnig-Demokratische Partei der Schweiz

Websitethalwil.ch ↗

Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026

Postal codes (2)

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Nearby municipalities

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Frequently asked questions

What is the postal code of Thalwil?: Thalwil has 2 postal codes: 8136, 8800.
What is the tax rate in Thalwil?: The municipal tax multiplier of Thalwil is 78% (2026); canton ZH levies 95%.
How many residents does Thalwil have?: Thalwil has 18'561 residents (2023).
Which canton is Thalwil in?: Thalwil is located in canton ZH.

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