What is the postal code of St. Niklaus?

St. Niklaus has 2 postal codes: 3924, 3927.

What is the tax rate in St. Niklaus?

The municipal tax multiplier of St. Niklaus is 120% (2026); canton VS levies 100%.

How many residents does St. Niklaus have?

St. Niklaus has 2'268 residents (2023).

Which canton is St. Niklaus in?

St. Niklaus is located in canton VS.

Switzerland · Canton VS

St. Niklaus

3924–3927

VS CANTON3924 3927

Residents

2'268

Area

89.2 km²

Tax multiplier

120%

Postal codes

Demographics

BFS · 2023

Women

1'134 50.0%

Men

1'134 50.0%

Children & youth (0–19)

420 18.5%

Swiss citizens

1'953 85.0%

Foreign residents

345 15.0%

0–19 · 420 · 18.5%20–64 · 1'350 · 59.5%65+ · 498 · 22.0%

Foreign residents 15.0%0%61.6%

Source: BFS/OFS · retrieved 24.07.2026

Recent federal votes

BFS · sd-t-17-02

14.06.2026Änderung des Bundesgesetzes über den zivilen Ersatzdienst (Zivildienstgesetz, ZDG)● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 58.2%54.8% yes

14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 59.0%70.7% yes

08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 46.7%30.4% yes

08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 46.8%12.5% yes

Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026

Politics

National Council election 2023

Mitte52.7% · strongest party

Mitte52.7%

SVP40.4%

FDP2.7%

SP2.6%

GRÜNE1.1%

Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026

Taxes 2026

ESTV

Municipal tax multiplier120%

Cantonal tax multiplier100%

120%CH range 25%525%

Tax rank 63 of 122 in canton Valais

Source: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026

Climate

Grächen · 4.9 km

Annual mean temperature 20257 °C

Precipitation 2025500 mm

7 °CCH range -5.5°14°

Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026

Municipality

Wikidata · CC0

Websitest-niklaus.ch/de ↗

Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026

Postal codes (2)

swisstopo

Nearby municipalities

swisstopo

Frequently asked questions

What is the postal code of St. Niklaus?: St. Niklaus has 2 postal codes: 3924, 3927.
What is the tax rate in St. Niklaus?: The municipal tax multiplier of St. Niklaus is 120% (2026); canton VS levies 100%.
How many residents does St. Niklaus have?: St. Niklaus has 2'268 residents (2023).
Which canton is St. Niklaus in?: St. Niklaus is located in canton VS.

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