Switzerland · Canton ZH
Volken
8459ZH CANTON8459
Residents
384
Area
3.2 km²
Tax multiplier
111%
Postal codes
1
Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
187 48.7%
Men
197 51.3%
Children & youth (0–19)
89 23.2%
Swiss citizens
334 87.4%
Foreign residents
48 12.6%
0–19 · 89 · 23.2%20–64 · 247 · 64.3%65+ · 48 · 12.5%
Foreign residents 12.6%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 64.0%68.9% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 65.5%66.1% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 78.5%38.5% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 78.1%15.2% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SVP49.0% · strongest party
SVP49.0%
Mitte10.4%
GLP8.6%
SP7.9%
EVP6.9%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier111%
Cantonal tax multiplier95%
111%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 88 of 160 in canton ZurichSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Schaffhausen · 11.4 kmAnnual mean temperature 202510.6 °C
Precipitation 2025982 mm
10.6 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Websitevolken.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (1)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Volken?
- The postal code of Volken is 8459.
- What is the tax rate in Volken?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Volken is 111% (2026); canton ZH levies 95%.
- How many residents does Volken have?
- Volken has 384 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Volken in?
- Volken is located in canton ZH.