Switzerland · Canton ZH
Embrach
8424ZH CANTON8424
Residents
10'308
Area
12.7 km²
Tax multiplier
112%
Postal codes
1
Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
5'112 49.6%
Men
5'196 50.4%
Children & youth (0–19)
2'184 21.2%
Swiss citizens
7'072 68.3%
Foreign residents
3'284 31.7%
0–19 · 2'184 · 21.2%20–64 · 6'371 · 61.8%65+ · 1'753 · 17.0%
Foreign residents 31.7%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 53.0%60.1% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 54.0%54.7% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 52.3%53.1% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 52.3%21.8% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SVP40.8% · strongest party
SVP40.8%
SP13.5%
GLP10.5%
Mitte9.8%
FDP8.5%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier112%
Cantonal tax multiplier95%
112%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 98 of 160 in canton ZurichSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Zürich / Kloten · 6.2 kmAnnual mean temperature 202510.7 °C
Precipitation 2025936 mm
10.7 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Websiteembrach.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (1)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Embrach?
- The postal code of Embrach is 8424.
- What is the tax rate in Embrach?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Embrach is 112% (2026); canton ZH levies 95%.
- How many residents does Embrach have?
- Embrach has 10'308 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Embrach in?
- Embrach is located in canton ZH.