Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
60'308 50.5%
Men
59'007 49.5%
Children & youth (0–19)
24'043 20.2%
Swiss citizens
88'147 73.2%
Foreign residents
32'229 26.8%
0–19 · 24'043 · 20.2%20–64 · 75'631 · 63.4%65+ · 19'641 · 16.5%
Foreign residents 26.8%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 61.6%38.8% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 62.3%30.0% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 59.7%63.8% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 59.6%43.1% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SP27.9% · strongest party
SP27.9%
SVP17.1%
GRÜNE13.8%
GLP12.8%
FDP9.3%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier125%
Cantonal tax multiplier95%
125%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 158 of 160 in canton ZurichSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Aadorf / Tänikon · 12.3 kmAnnual mean temperature 20259.8 °C
Precipitation 20251'092 mm
9.8 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Head of governmentMichael Künzle · Die Mitte
Websitestadt.winterthur.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (11)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Winterthur?
- Winterthur has 11 postal codes: 8310, 8352, 8400, 8404, 8405, 8406, 8408, 8409, 8482, 8542, 8545.
- What is the tax rate in Winterthur?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Winterthur is 125% (2026); canton ZH levies 95%.
- How many residents does Winterthur have?
- Winterthur has 119'315 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Winterthur in?
- Winterthur is located in canton ZH.