4-Digit Postal Codes Switzerland
| QUICK FACTS | |
|---|---|
| Number of Areas | 3182 |
| Total Digits | 4 |
| Range | 1000 - 9999 |
About 4-Digit Postal Codes Switzerland
About
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.
Range
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.
Structure
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.
Level
| 4-Digit Postal Codes | 3,182 |
| Municipalities | 2,136 |
| Districts | 143 |
| 2-Digit Postal Codes | 83 |
| Cantons | 26 |
Facts
Fact #1
Switzerland is known for its neutrality, having not been involved in any military conflict since 1815.
Fact #2
The country is famous for its banking system, which offers one of the most secure and private financial services in the world.
Fact #3
Switzerland has four official languages: German, French, Italian, and Romansh.
Quick Insights
What are postal codes called in Switzerland?
Yes. These are better known as area Postleitzahl (PLZ). 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?
Postal codes in Switzerland count 4 digits.
How many postal codes are there in Switzerland?
Currently, the Swiss 4-digit postal codes consist of 3182 areas.
How many postal codes are within a 10-mile radius of Matterhorn, Zermatt?
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