Switzerland · Canton ZH
Rafz
8197ZH CANTON8197
Residents
4'766
Area
10.7 km²
Tax multiplier
113%
Postal codes
1
Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
2'408 50.5%
Men
2'358 49.5%
Children & youth (0–19)
960 20.1%
Swiss citizens
3'643 76.4%
Foreign residents
1'126 23.6%
0–19 · 960 · 20.1%20–64 · 2'874 · 60.3%65+ · 932 · 19.6%
Foreign residents 23.6%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 63.6%58.1% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 63.6%53.4% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 65.0%48.8% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 64.8%24.0% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SVP39.6% · strongest party
SVP39.6%
SP18.2%
FDP8.8%
GLP8.5%
Mitte8.0%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier113%
Cantonal tax multiplier95%
113%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 111 of 160 in canton ZurichSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Schaffhausen · 9.6 kmAnnual mean temperature 202510.6 °C
Precipitation 2025982 mm
10.6 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
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Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (1)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Rafz?
- The postal code of Rafz is 8197.
- What is the tax rate in Rafz?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Rafz is 113% (2026); canton ZH levies 95%.
- How many residents does Rafz have?
- Rafz has 4'766 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Rafz in?
- Rafz is located in canton ZH.