Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
13'156 51.1%
Men
12'597 48.9%
Children & youth (0–19)
5'065 19.7%
Swiss citizens
19'402 75.5%
Foreign residents
6'302 24.5%
0–19 · 5'065 · 19.7%20–64 · 15'282 · 59.3%65+ · 5'406 · 21.0%
Foreign residents 24.5%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 63.0%55.2% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 64.1%45.4% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 60.6%54.8% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 60.4%27.9% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SVP30.4% · strongest party
SVP30.4%
SP16.3%
Mitte13.9%
FDP12.4%
GLP10.0%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier102%
Cantonal tax multiplier95%
102%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 52 of 160 in canton ZurichSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Wädenswil · 1.7 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 · CC0Websitewaedenswil.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (4)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Wädenswil?
- Wädenswil has 4 postal codes: 8804, 8820, 8824, 8825.
- What is the tax rate in Wädenswil?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Wädenswil is 102% (2026); canton ZH levies 95%.
- How many residents does Wädenswil have?
- Wädenswil has 25'753 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Wädenswil in?
- Wädenswil is located in canton ZH.