Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
2'575 50.1%
Men
2'567 49.9%
Children & youth (0–19)
1'109 21.6%
Swiss citizens
4'538 88.2%
Foreign residents
610 11.9%
0–19 · 1'109 · 21.6%20–64 · 2'921 · 56.8%65+ · 1'112 · 21.6%
Foreign residents 11.9%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 67.7%61.8% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 66.4%61.8% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 65.1%41.1% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 64.9%19.5% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SVP46.0% · strongest party
SVP46.0%
FDP9.1%
SP8.3%
Mitte6.8%
GLP6.7%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier104%
Cantonal tax multiplier95%
104%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 59 of 160 in canton ZurichSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Hörnli · 6.4 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 · CC0Websitebaeretswil.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (4)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Bäretswil?
- Bäretswil has 4 postal codes: 8340, 8344, 8345, 8498.
- What is the tax rate in Bäretswil?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Bäretswil is 104% (2026); canton ZH levies 95%.
- How many residents does Bäretswil have?
- Bäretswil has 5'142 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Bäretswil in?
- Bäretswil is located in canton ZH.