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4-digit Postal Codes Switzerland

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Spotzi’s premium 6-digit postal code data for Switzerland (CHE) gives marketers, retailers, and OOH professionals everything they need to understand and reach their audience more effectively. Our high-quality boundary data lets you visualize every postal code area, build precise targeting strategies, create sales territories, and uncover valuable demographic and campaign insights—all in one easy-to-use dashboard.

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Vintage
2022
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3195
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GfK
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Switzerland's postal code system, and how is it used?

Switzerland's 4-Digit postal code data depicts boundaries across all of Switzerland's geographic regions. The Swiss Post introduced postal codes in 1964 in order to facilitate efficient mail routing across the country. Liechtenstein, a principality between Austria and Switzerland—is also included in Switzerland's postal code system.

Does Switzerland have ZIP Codes?

Yes. These are better known as area postal codes (or: postleitzahlen). People also refer to postal codes as PIN codes. This is an short for Postal Index Number.

What is the length of postal codes in Switzerland?

The length of a ZIP code in Switzerland consists of 4 characters. These are 4 digits.

How are Swiss ZIP codes structured?

Swiss postal codes consist of four characters. These characters represent the following:

  • 1xxx: The first digit targets a specific district or region in Switzerland, for example, postal codes starting with a 1 are located in the country's north-western region.
  • x1xx: The second digit specifies an area within the above district.
  • xx1x: The third digit represents a specific delivery route.
  • xxx1: The fourth digit represents a Swiss post office number.

How many postal codes are there in Switzerland?

4150

What's the current postal code range in Switzerland?

The current postal codes in Switzerland (CH) range from 1000 – 9999. The lowest 4-digit postal code (1000) starts in the southwest area of Lausanne. The highest postal code (9999) is located at the lakes Thun and Brienz—two large lakes in the west of Switzerland.

Which postal codes are associated with which cities or areas?

Postal CodeArea
1xxxWestern Switzerland (South)
2xxxWestern Switzerland (North)
3xxxBern/Upper Valais
4xxxBasel
5xxxAarau
6xxxCentral Switzerland
7xxxGraubünden
8xxxZürich
9xxxEastern Switzerland

Can you give me some examples of Swiss postal codes?

Example
1201 - Geneva (North)
2006 - Neuchâtel
3920 - Zermatt
4008 - Basel Stad
5400 - Aarau
6900 - Lugano
7006 - Chur
8010 - Zürich City
9011 - St. Gallen

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