Erlenbach (ZH) 
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Erlenbach (ZH) is a commune in the canton of Zurich with 5,679 residents (FSO), 25.1 % of them foreign nationals. On a gross salary of CHF 100,000 a single person pays CHF 9,814 in income tax here, rank 54 of 2,110 communes (FTA).
News from the commune
News
- Public survey on the further development of the Winkel beach bath machine translatedOriginal: Bevölkerungsbefragung zur Weiterentwicklung des Strandbads Winkel
- The new autumn issue of the "Dorfbott" is here! machine translatedOriginal: Die neue „Dorfbott“-Herbstausgabe ist da!
- Lifting of the fire ban in forests and near forests machine translatedOriginal: Aufhebung Feuerverbot im Wald und in Waldesnähe
- Ordinance Repeal of the general outdoor fire ban machine translatedOriginal: Verfügung Aufhebung Allgemeines Feuerverbot im Freien
More news (4)
- Artificial turf field project: planning is progressing machine translatedOriginal: Projekt Kunstrasenplatz: Die Planung schreitet voran
- Restrictions at the Erlenbach (lake) boat station due to low water levels machine translatedOriginal: Einschränkungen bei der Schiffstation Erlenbach (See) aufgrund des tiefen Wasserstands
- The Erlenbach fair starts on September 5 machine translatedOriginal: Erlenbacher Chilbi startet am 5. September
- New tenant for the Schifflände machine translatedOriginal: Neuer Pächter für die Schifflände
Read from the commune website on 10 Oct 2026. The commune website is authoritative.
Taxes
Federal, cantonal and communal, without church tax, official FTA tax calculator. Rank 1 = lowest tax.
Commune tax multiplier
| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 76 | 76 | 76 |
FTA; comparable within the canton only. All multipliers in the canton of Zurich
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Typically Erlenbach (ZH): specialities, brands, sights
What makes Erlenbach (ZH) special, from official registers and gathered with pleasure.
Protected specialities (PDO/PGI)
Erlenbach (ZH) lies in the area of origin of these protected specialities:
- Emmentaler cheese
Good to know
- UNESCO World Heritage: Prehistoric Pile dwellings around the Alps
- 2 cultural properties of national importance, for example: Reformierte Kirche, Winkel (CH-ZH-01)
Sources: FOAG (register of PDO/PGI), FOC and FOEN (UNESCO World Heritage, parks), FOCP (inventory of cultural property), commercial register (Zefix), Culinary Heritage of Switzerland.
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Commune finances
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| Year | Revenue m | Expenditure m | Result m | per resident CHF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 107.3 | 102.1 | 5.2 | 944 |
| 2023 | 109.8 | 103.6 | 6.2 | 1,123 |
| 2022 | 101.0 | 91.2 | 9.7 | 1,710 |
| 2021 | 79.3 | 74.8 | 4.5 | 806 |
| 2020 | 74.3 | 71.5 | 2.8 | 508 |
| 2019 | 71.7 | 70.3 | 1.4 | 253 |
| 2018 | 71.5 | 73.4 | −1.9 | −333 |
| 2017 | 65.6 | 73.9 | −8.3 | −1,494 |
| 2016 | 63.4 | 81.8 | −18.4 | −3,333 |
Result = revenue minus expenditure of the income statement. Source: FFA financial statistics.
The commune in figures
Births and deaths
| Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Births | 55 | 49 | 50 | 50 | 40 | 42 | 47 | 45 | 27 | 32 |
| Deaths | 35 | 28 | 45 | 38 | 25 | 44 | 52 | 47 | 39 | 50 |
FSO, demographic balance · Births and deaths in the canton of Zurich
Immigration and emigration
In 2025, 105 people moved to Erlenbach (ZH) from abroad, 86 of them foreign nationals; 67 moved abroad. Net international migration: +38.
Arrivals and departures by world region 2025
| Origin | arrived | left |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 19 | 29 |
| EU | 69 | 27 |
| EFTA | 0 | 1 |
| rest of Europe | 3 | 9 |
| North America | 11 | 1 |
| Latin America and Caribbean | 1 | 0 |
| Asia | 2 | 0 |
For individual communes the FSO publishes nationality by world region only. Source: FSO, migration statistics of the permanent resident population.
Naturalisations
Origin of people naturalised in 2025: EU 30Africa 2Asia 1
FSO
The canton compared
| Figure | Value | Rank | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canton tax (example) | CHF 7,945 | 5 / 26 | 2026 |
| Average rent | CHF 1,768 | 25 / 26 | 2024 |
| Health premium | CHF 619 | 17 / 26 | 2027 |
| Electricity price | 24.63 Rp./kWh | 5 / 26 | 2027 |
| Vacant homes | 0.5 % | 24 / 26 | 2025 |
| Unemployment | 2.9 % | 16 / 26 | 2026 |
Nearby communes
- HerrlibergZurich · 2 km
- Küsnacht (ZH)Zurich · 2 km
- ThalwilZurich · 3 km
- OberriedenZurich · 3 km
- RüschlikonZurich · 4 km
- ZumikonZurich · 4 km
- ZollikonZurich · 5 km
- Kilchberg (ZH)Zurich · 5 km
Frequently asked questions
How many people live in Erlenbach (ZH)?
5,679 (FSO).
How high are taxes in Erlenbach (ZH)?
On a gross salary of CHF 100,000 a single person pays CHF 9,814 in federal, cantonal and communal tax (FTA).
How much tax does a family pay in Erlenbach (ZH)?
A married couple with two children and a gross salary of CHF 100,000 pays CHF 3,347 in federal, cantonal and communal tax (FTA).
What share of residents are foreign nationals in Erlenbach (ZH)?
25.1 % of residents do not hold Swiss citizenship (FSO).
Sources: FSO, FTA, FFA, SECO, FOPH · www.erlenbach.ch/de · JSON · Coat of arms: Wikimedia Commons (public domain) · Profile as JSON · Archive
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