Switzerland · Canton ZH
Elsau
8352ZH CANTON8352
Residents
3'766
Area
8.1 km²
Tax multiplier
117%
Postal codes
1
Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
1'890 50.2%
Men
1'876 49.8%
Children & youth (0–19)
800 21.2%
Swiss citizens
3'218 82.6%
Foreign residents
680 17.4%
0–19 · 800 · 21.2%20–64 · 2'198 · 58.4%65+ · 768 · 20.4%
Foreign residents 17.4%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 65.4%54.8% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 66.5%47.8% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 64.3%53.4% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 64.2%26.4% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SVP36.7% · strongest party
SVP36.7%
SP14.6%
GLP12.7%
FDP11.0%
GRÜNE8.0%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier117%
Cantonal tax multiplier95%
117%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 134 of 160 in canton ZurichSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Aadorf / Tänikon · 8.8 kmAnnual mean temperature 20259.8 °C
Precipitation 20251'092 mm
9.8 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Websiteelsau.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (1)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Elsau?
- The postal code of Elsau is 8352.
- What is the tax rate in Elsau?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Elsau is 117% (2026); canton ZH levies 95%.
- How many residents does Elsau have?
- Elsau has 3'766 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Elsau in?
- Elsau is located in canton ZH.