Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
7'358 51.8%
Men
6'851 48.2%
Children & youth (0–19)
3'066 21.6%
Swiss citizens
11'199 77.9%
Foreign residents
3'179 22.1%
0–19 · 3'066 · 21.6%20–64 · 8'254 · 58.1%65+ · 2'889 · 20.3%
Foreign residents 22.1%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 62.6%55.4% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 63.9%44.3% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 60.6%54.5% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 60.5%24.6% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SVP29.8% · strongest party
SVP29.8%
SP17.1%
FDP13.9%
Mitte12.2%
GLP11.8%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier99%
Cantonal tax multiplier95%
99%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 39 of 160 in canton ZurichSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Wädenswil · 1.2 kmAnnual mean temperature 202510.9 °C
Precipitation 20251'367 mm
10.9 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Websiterichterswil.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (2)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Richterswil?
- Richterswil has 2 postal codes: 8805, 8833.
- What is the tax rate in Richterswil?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Richterswil is 99% (2026); canton ZH levies 95%.
- How many residents does Richterswil have?
- Richterswil has 14'209 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Richterswil in?
- Richterswil is located in canton ZH.