Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
767 48.6%
Men
810 51.4%
Children & youth (0–19)
336 21.3%
Swiss citizens
1'325 84.3%
Foreign residents
247 15.7%
0–19 · 336 · 21.3%20–64 · 896 · 56.8%65+ · 345 · 21.9%
Foreign residents 15.7%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 67.3%61.6% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 68.7%55.7% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 62.3%49.1% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 62.1%22.7% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SVP47.2% · strongest party
SVP47.2%
SP12.4%
FDP10.1%
GLP10.1%
GRÜNE6.3%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier97%
Cantonal tax multiplier95%
97%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 33 of 160 in canton ZurichSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Hallau · 10.5 kmAnnual mean temperature 202510.2 °C
Precipitation 2025960 mm
10.2 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Websitewil-zh.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (2)
swisstopoNearby municipalities
swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Wil?
- Wil has 2 postal codes: 8196, 8197.
- What is the tax rate in Wil?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Wil is 97% (2026); canton ZH levies 95%.
- How many residents does Wil have?
- Wil has 1'577 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Wil in?
- Wil is located in canton ZH.