Cities & Towns
Showing top 30 of 50 placesThe district of Bezirk Uster spans 120 km² and contains 10 municipalities, with Uster as its main town. Its estimated population of 134 147 gives a density of 1 113 /km² Hover over municipalities on the map to explore the district.
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Maps & Downloads
SVG · PNG · 600 pxBezirk Uster district map with municipality boundaries, Switzerland
District outline with municipality boundaries
Zürich canton map with Bezirk Uster district highlighted, Switzerland
District highlighted in its canton context
Municipalities / Gemeinden
10 municipalitiesBezirk Uster contains 10 municipalities (Gemeinden). The largest is Uster at 28 km², the smallest is Greifensee (2 km²) Uster has the most mapped buildings (7 100 in OSM).
| Municipality | Population | Area km² | Buildings | Postcodes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uster | 3 324 | 28 | 7 100 | 10 | - |
| Maur | 9 873 | 15 | 3 384 | 5 | - |
| Egg | 7 455 | 14 | 3 668 | 3 | - |
| Volketswil | 18 437 | 14 | 3 547 | 5 | - |
| Dübendorf | 32 469 | 14 | 5 414 | 5 | - |
| Wangen-Brüttisellen | 7 589 | 8 | 2 031 | 3 | View |
| Mönchaltorf | 3 183 | 8 | 1 261 | 2 | - |
| Fällanden | 8 340 | 6 | 1 960 | 4 | View |
| Schwerzenbach | 5 020 | 3 | 864 | 2 | - |
| Greifensee | 5 360 | 2 | 843 | 1 | - |
Postcodes
25 postcode areasThe district of Bezirk Uster is served by 25 postcode areas covering roughly 356 km² with a total of 60 532 mapped buildings. Postcodes in Bezirk Uster begin with the digit 8 (i.e.), placing the district in this Swiss postal zone. The most built-up postcode is 8610, with approximately 4 275 buildings. The map colours each postcode area by its numerical code, with lower codes in blue/purple and higher codes in orange.
| # | Code | Name | Buildings | Population | Area km² | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | 4 275 | 14 531 | 16.84 | View → | |
| 2 | - | 2 264 | 25 853 | 13.62 | View → | |
| 3 | - | 2 248 | 8 728 | 14.04 | View → | |
| 4 | - | 2 221 | 26 396 | 4.29 | View → | |
| 5 | - | 1 720 | 19 244 | 15.1 | View → | |
| 6 | - | 1 573 | 40 316 | 6.55 | View → | |
| 7 | - | 1 469 | 17 123 | 10.32 | View → | |
| 8 | - | 1 203 | 9 673 | 6.13 | View → | |
| 9 | - | 775 | 7 729 | 7.59 | View → | |
| 10 | - | 758 | 10 897 | 5.23 | View → | |
| 11 | - | 748 | 5 098 | 4.23 | View → | |
| 12 | - | 695 | 1 761 | 2.78 | View → | |
| 13 | - | 693 | 5 965 | 2.66 | View → | |
| 14 | - | 591 | 4 047 | 6.38 | View → | |
| 15 | - | 588 | 13 437 | 6.42 | View → | |
| 16 | - | 483 | 2 027 | 3.26 | View → | |
| 17 | - | 464 | 2 495 | 3.99 | View → | |
| 18 | - | 452 | 1 781 | 1.48 | View → | |
| 19 | - | 399 | 5 391 | 5.6 | View → | |
| 20 | - | 382 | 5 651 | 2.3 | View → |
Bezirk Uster has 459 mapped postal facilities: 55 post offices, 391 post boxes, 13 parcel lockers. Swiss Post (Die Schweizerische Post) runs a dense network of branches and automated MyPost 24 parcel lockers across the district.
Transport
33 lines · 92 routesClick any route on the map to see details.
Bezirk Uster's public transport network covers 519.5 km across 33 lines and 92 routes, operated by 3 operators.
Full transport detailsDensity by Municipality
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Frequently Asked Questions about Bezirk Uster
Quick answersWhat is the main town of Bezirk Uster district?
The main town of Bezirk Uster district is Uster, with a population of about 33,097 residents.
Which canton does Bezirk Uster belong to?
Bezirk Uster is a district (Bezirk) within the canton of Zurich, one of the 26 cantons of Switzerland.
Is Bezirk Uster a district or a city?
Bezirk Uster is a district (Bezirk) in the canton of Zurich in Switzerland. Districts sit between the canton level and the municipality (Gemeinde) level and are used for administrative, judicial, and statistical purposes. The main town within Bezirk Uster is Uster.
What is the population of Bezirk Uster?
Bezirk Uster district has a population of about 134 147 residents, giving a population density of 1 113 people per km².
How large is Bezirk Uster district?
Bezirk Uster covers a total area of 120 km² (about 47 square miles).
How many municipalities are in Bezirk Uster?
Bezirk Uster district contains 10 municipalities (Gemeinden): Uster, Maur, Egg, Volketswil, Dübendorf, Wangen-Brüttisellen, Mönchaltorf, Fällanden and 2 more
What postal codes are used in Bezirk Uster?
Bezirk Uster has 25 postal code areas. Swiss postal codes are 4 digits long; codes here typically begin with 8.
How many buildings are in Bezirk Uster?
According to OpenStreetMap data, Bezirk Uster district has 30 072 mapped buildings, a density of 250 buildings per km².