Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
18'501 50.9%
Men
17'851 49.1%
Children & youth (0–19)
7'318 20.1%
Swiss citizens
27'333 74.8%
Foreign residents
9'230 25.2%
0–19 · 7'318 · 20.1%20–64 · 22'379 · 61.6%65+ · 6'655 · 18.3%
Foreign residents 25.2%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 63.6%47.3% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 64.6%36.9% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 62.6%60.0% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 62.5%35.2% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SVP25.2% · strongest party
SVP25.2%
SP21.1%
GLP14.5%
GRÜNE11.3%
FDP11.0%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier112%
Cantonal tax multiplier95%
112%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 103 of 160 in canton ZurichSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Pfäffikon, ZH · 2.6 kmAnnual mean temperature 20259.8 °C
Precipitation 20251'129 mm
9.8 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Head of governmentWerner Egli
Websiteuster.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (7)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Uster?
- Uster has 7 postal codes: 8605, 8606, 8610, 8614, 8615, 8616, 8617.
- What is the tax rate in Uster?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Uster is 112% (2026); canton ZH levies 95%.
- How many residents does Uster have?
- Uster has 36'352 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Uster in?
- Uster is located in canton ZH.