Rorbas 
ZH
Rorbas is a commune in the canton of Zurich with 3,078 residents (FSO), 27.1 % of them foreign nationals. On a gross salary of CHF 100,000 a single person pays CHF 11,091 in income tax here, rank 129 of 2,110 communes (FTA). Mayor: Martin Lips. Next meeting (Communal Assembly): 1 Dec 2026, Steigwiessaal ( Zilacherstrasse 5 ).
News from the commune
Upcoming dates
- Communal Assembly20:00 · Steigwiessaal ( Zilacherstrasse 5 )
News
- 27 and 28 October 2026: Traffic restrictions on Bütbergstrasse and Neuweg due to maintenance work machine translatedOriginal: 27. und 28. Oktober 2026: Verkehrsbeschränkungen Bütbergstrasse und Neuweg wegen Unterhaltsarbeiten
- Increase in water charges from the billing period 2026/27 machine translatedOriginal: Erhöhung der Wassergebühren ab Bezugsperiode 2026/27
- The registration deadline for the workshop on Saturday, November 28, 2026, regarding 'How should parking be managed in Rorbas in the future' is October 30. The number of participants is limited to 50. machine translatedOriginal: Die Anmeldefrist für das Workshop am Samstag, 28. November 2026 betreffend "Wie soll künftig in Rorbas parkiert werden" läuft bis am 30. Oktober. Die Teilnehmerzahl ist auf 50 Personen beschränkt.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 104 | 104 | 103 | 103 | 103 | 103 | 103 | 103 | 103 | 103 | 103 |
FTA; comparable within the canton only. All multipliers in the canton of Zurich
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Typically Rorbas: specialities, brands, sights
What makes Rorbas special, from official registers and gathered with pleasure.
Protected specialities (PDO/PGI)
Rorbas lies in the area of origin of these protected specialities:
- Emmentaler cheese
Good to know
- 1 cultural property of national importance, for example: Steinbrücke
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.
Charging stations near you
Free public charge points within 3 km, live from the Swiss Federal Office of Energy. Your location is used for this one lookup only and is never stored.
Commune finances
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| Year | Revenue m | Expenditure m | Result m | per resident CHF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17.7 | 17.1 | 0.6 | 204 |
| 2024 | 17.0 | 16.3 | 0.7 | 234 |
| 2023 | 17.0 | 15.3 | 1.7 | 563 |
| 2022 | 14.7 | 13.8 | 0.9 | 299 |
| 2021 | 13.5 | 13.1 | 0.4 | 146 |
| 2020 | 12.6 | 12.7 | −0.1 | −49 |
| 2019 | 12.9 | 12.5 | 0.4 | 124 |
| 2018 | 1.1 | 374 | ||
| 2017 | 0.9 | 320 | ||
| 2016 | 0.7 | 238 |
Result = revenue minus expenditure of the income statement, political commune. Source: Statistical Office of the Canton of Zurich; revenue and expenditure from 2019 (HRM2).
Authorities
Municipal Council
- MLMartin LipsMayor
- IBIvo BürginDeputy Mayor
- SSStephan SträssleCouncilor
- SGSusanna GärtnerCouncilor
- RBRoger BänzigerCouncilor
The commune in figures
Births and deaths
| Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Births | 32 | 33 | 26 | 29 | 19 | 28 | 18 | 33 | 21 | 29 |
| Deaths | 17 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 8 | 13 | 11 | 4 | 17 | 11 |
FSO, demographic balance · Births and deaths in the canton of Zurich
Immigration and emigration
In 2025, 64 people moved to Rorbas from abroad, 54 of them foreign nationals; 51 moved abroad. Net international migration: +13.
Arrivals and departures by world region 2025
| Origin | arrived | left |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 10 | 13 |
| EU | 44 | 27 |
| rest of Europe | 5 | 1 |
| Africa | 1 | 7 |
| Latin America and Caribbean | 0 | 3 |
| Asia | 4 | 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 11rest of Europe 2Asia 5
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
- Freienstein-TeufenZurich · 1 km
- BülachZurich · 3 km
- EmbrachZurich · 3 km
- DättlikonZurich · 4 km
- BachenbülachZurich · 4 km
- Buch am IrchelZurich · 4 km
- Berg am IrchelZurich · 5 km
- HochfeldenZurich · 5 km
Frequently asked questions
How many people live in Rorbas?
3,078 (FSO).
How high are taxes in Rorbas?
On a gross salary of CHF 100,000 a single person pays CHF 11,091 in federal, cantonal and communal tax (FTA).
How much tax does a family pay in Rorbas?
A married couple with two children and a gross salary of CHF 100,000 pays CHF 3,868 in federal, cantonal and communal tax (FTA).
What share of residents are foreign nationals in Rorbas?
27.1 % of residents do not hold Swiss citizenship (FSO).
Who is the Mayor of Rorbas?
Martin Lips.
When is the next meeting in Rorbas?
1 Dec 2026, Steigwiessaal ( Zilacherstrasse 5 ) (Communal Assembly).
Sources: FSO, FTA, FFA, SECO, FOPH · www.rorbas.ch · JSON · Coat of arms: Wikimedia Commons (public domain) · Profile as JSON · Archive
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