Switzerland · Canton ZH
Benken
8463ZH CANTON8463
Residents
853
Area
5.7 km²
Tax multiplier
110%
Postal codes
1
Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
417 48.9%
Men
436 51.1%
Children & youth (0–19)
180 21.1%
Swiss citizens
754 85.4%
Foreign residents
129 14.6%
0–19 · 180 · 21.1%20–64 · 514 · 60.3%65+ · 159 · 18.6%
Foreign residents 14.6%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 65.5%62.7% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 66.5%57.1% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 65.3%41.5% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 65.0%22.3% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SVP49.1% · strongest party
SVP49.1%
SP12.2%
FDP9.3%
GLP8.6%
GRÜNE7.7%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier110%
Cantonal tax multiplier95%
110%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 85 of 160 in canton ZurichSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Schaffhausen · 3.6 kmAnnual mean temperature 202510.6 °C
Precipitation 2025982 mm
10.6 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Websitebenken-zh.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (1)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Benken?
- The postal code of Benken is 8463.
- What is the tax rate in Benken?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Benken is 110% (2026); canton ZH levies 95%.
- How many residents does Benken have?
- Benken has 853 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Benken in?
- Benken is located in canton ZH.