Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
2'943 50.0%
Men
2'938 50.0%
Children & youth (0–19)
1'357 23.1%
Swiss citizens
4'577 76.8%
Foreign residents
1'384 23.2%
0–19 · 1'357 · 23.1%20–64 · 3'485 · 59.3%65+ · 1'039 · 17.7%
Foreign residents 23.2%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 59.1%58.0% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 59.1%49.3% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 59.4%54.6% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 58.7%25.4% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SVP37.6% · strongest party
SVP37.6%
SP15.3%
GLP12.2%
Mitte9.9%
FDP9.0%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier118%
Cantonal tax multiplier95%
118%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 136 of 160 in canton ZurichSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Cham · 10.1 kmAnnual mean temperature 202510.9 °C
Precipitation 20251'100 mm
10.9 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Websiteobfelden.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (2)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Obfelden?
- Obfelden has 2 postal codes: 8910, 8912.
- What is the tax rate in Obfelden?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Obfelden is 118% (2026); canton ZH levies 95%.
- How many residents does Obfelden have?
- Obfelden has 5'881 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Obfelden in?
- Obfelden is located in canton ZH.