In which canton is Gossau (ZH)?

Gossau (ZH) (postal code 8614) is in the canton of Zurich and belongs to Bezirk Hinwil.

How many residents does Gossau (ZH) have?

Gossau (ZH) has 10'605 residents according to the most recent Swiss Federal Statistical Office (BFS) census.

What is the Tax multiplier in Gossau (ZH)?

Tax multiplier Gossau (ZH) 2026: 117 %. The cantonal value in canton Zurich is 95 %.

How do I calculate income tax for Gossau (ZH)?

Use the Swiss tax calculator: enter your income and wealth to get the effective income and wealth tax for Gossau (ZH) — including federal, cantonal, and municipal portions.

Gossau (ZH) (Zurich): Tax multiplier 117 % (2026), key figures & municipality profile

Tax multiplier Gossau (ZH) 2026: 117 %. Gossau (ZH) is in canton Zurich (postal code 8614). This page summarises taxes, population and key figures of the municipality at a glance.

Tax multiplier in Detail

Tax multiplier Gossau (ZH) 2026: 117 %. Cantonal value in canton Zurich: 95 %. The municipal tax is the simple tax multiplied by this value; the tax calculator on this page adds up federal, cantonal and municipal tax.

Municipal Profile Gossau (ZH)

Gossau (ZH) is located in Bezirk Hinwil (postal code 8614) with 10'605 residents. The municipality belongs to canton Zurich.

Property Prices in Gossau (ZH) (Raiffeisen bank estimate)

Single-family houses in Gossau (ZH) typically range from CHF 1'890'000 to CHF 2'067'000. Condominium prices fall between CHF 1'249'000 and CHF 1'301'000. (Source: Raiffeisen estimates + market observation.)

Key figures — Gossau (ZH)

Canton	ZH
District	Hinwil
Postal code	8614
Population	10'605
Cantonal tax rate	95 %
Tax multiplier	117 %
Rank in canton	130 / 160
District average	116.1 %
Single-family house	CHF 1'890'000 – CHF 2'067'000
Condominium	CHF 1'249'000 – CHF 1'301'000
Median price per m²	CHF 11'500 / m²
Rent	CHF 1'900 – CHF 2'300
Vacancy rate	0.6%
Average income	CHF 70'000

Official Sale Prices in Gossau (ZH)

Median sale price, single-family house	CHF 1'300'000 (2025)
Price range p25–p75, single-family house	CHF 1'125'000 – CHF 1'700'000 (2025)
Number of sales, single-family house	23 (2025)
Median sale price, condominium	CHF 1'125'000 (2025)
Price range p25–p75, condominium	CHF 850'000 – CHF 1'666'500 (2025)
Number of sales, condominium	34 (2025)

Source: Statistical Office of the Canton of Zurich (CC0), notarized property transfers

Building stock in Gossau (ZH)

The Swiss federal Register of Buildings and Dwellings (GWR) records 3'964 buildings in Gossau (ZH). The analysis shows construction periods, common heating systems and typical dwelling sizes.

Buildings in the GWR	3'964
Share of oil/gas heating	48.5%
Buildings built before 1946	874 (23.8%)
Buildings built 1946–1980	1'157 (31.6%)
Buildings built 1981–2000	970 (26.5%)
Buildings built 2001–2015	420 (11.5%)
Buildings built after 2015	245 (6.7%)
Living area single-family home (median)	150 m²
Living area apartment (median)	96 m²

55% of the buildings in Gossau (ZH) were built before 1980.

Source: BFS / Kanton – GWR (federal Register of Buildings and Dwellings)