What is the postal code of Wasterkingen?

Wasterkingen has 2 postal codes: 8195, 8196.

What is the tax rate in Wasterkingen?

The municipal tax multiplier of Wasterkingen is 116% (2026); canton ZH levies 95%.

How many residents does Wasterkingen have?

Wasterkingen has 577 residents (2023).

Which canton is Wasterkingen in?

Wasterkingen is located in canton ZH.

Switzerland · Canton ZH

Wasterkingen

8195–8196

ZH CANTON8195 8196

Residents

577

Area

4 km²

Tax multiplier

116%

Postal codes

Demographics

BFS · 2023

Women

278 48.2%

Men

299 51.8%

Children & youth (0–19)

102 17.7%

Swiss citizens

507 85.4%

Foreign residents

87 14.7%

0–19 · 102 · 17.7%20–64 · 330 · 57.2%65+ · 145 · 25.1%

Foreign residents 14.7%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 66.3%63.3% yes

14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 66.3%53.7% yes

08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 68.8%45.1% yes

08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 69.0%15.4% yes

Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026

Politics

National Council election 2023

SVP45.0% · strongest party

SVP45.0%

GLP14.6%

SP14.4%

Mitte8.6%

GRÜNE6.3%

Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026

Taxes 2026

ESTV

Municipal tax multiplier116%

Cantonal tax multiplier95%

116%CH range 25%525%

Tax rank 128 of 160 in canton Zurich

Source: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026

Climate

Hallau · 9.7 km

Annual mean temperature 202510.2 °C

Precipitation 2025960 mm

10.2 °CCH range -5.5°14°

Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026

Municipality

Wikidata · CC0

Websitewasterkingen.ch ↗

Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026

Postal codes (2)

swisstopo

Nearby municipalities

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Frequently asked questions

What is the postal code of Wasterkingen?: Wasterkingen has 2 postal codes: 8195, 8196.
What is the tax rate in Wasterkingen?: The municipal tax multiplier of Wasterkingen is 116% (2026); canton ZH levies 95%.
How many residents does Wasterkingen have?: Wasterkingen has 577 residents (2023).
Which canton is Wasterkingen in?: Wasterkingen is located in canton ZH.

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