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Appenzell AusserrhodenLow Tax Area

9112Schachen b. Herisau

in Canton Appenzell Ausserrhoden

8'029Population
10.4%Tax Rate
400m a.s.l.
Official sources, explainedRead the methodology

How to read 9112 Schachen b. Herisau

9112 Schachen b. Herisau combines a lower-elevation settlement profile, the tax scenario sits 1.9% below the canton median, which makes this postcode notable for shortlist-level tax comparison. With roughly 8'029 residents in the weighted view, the postcode is large enough for a serious comparison without pretending the whole area behaves like one block.

The postcode maps primarily to Herisau, which makes tax and demographic interpretation cleaner than on a split postcode.

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  • Read tax comparisons using the same household scenario every time
  • Confirm the exact municipality for the address you care about when the postcode is split
  • Use the official ESTV calculator for the final tax number
  • Verify address-specific details directly with the municipality or provider

Localities

1
Schachen b. Herisau

Municipalities

1
Herisau
100.0% of addresses

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Taxes in Schachen b. Herisau

How much will you pay here?

129%
Tax Multiplier
Tax Year 2025
1.9% below median

Tax Scenarios

Gross IncomeCHF 80'000
Federal TaxCHF 1'356
Cantonal TaxCHF 2'920
Municipal TaxCHF 3'767
Estimated Tax
CHF 8'335
Effective Tax Rate: 10.4%

ℹ️ Canton-median estimate; see Official calculator

Source: ESTV Federal Tax Administration

Demographics in Schachen b. Herisau

Who lives here?

8'029
Population
3'823Households
2.10Avg. Household Size

Age Distribution

0-19 years
20%
20-39 years
25%
40-64 years
34%
65+ years
21%

Nationality

8'029
Swiss74.1%
Foreign25.9%

Source: BFS STATPOP 2024

Methodology and source notes

These notes explain how to read the tax and demographic blocks on this page and when the official provider should take over.

Editorially reviewed against the current source set
01-06-2026

Tax notes

ESTV
  • The tax figures compare a concrete household scenario and do not replace an official individual calculation.
  • For this postcode, the comparison can rely on a canton-median estimate. The ESTV calculator remains mandatory for the final number.
  • The exact address, deductions, and municipality assignment can materially change the final outcome.

Demographic notes

BFS
  • Population and age values come from BFS sources or postcode-level weighting.
  • Because the postcode mostly follows one municipality, demographic interpretation is cleaner here than on a split postcode.
  • For binding administrative or statistical figures, go back to BFS or municipal sources.

Streets in Schachen b. Herisau

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Public transport near Schachen b. Herisau

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Open datasets for Schachen b. Herisau

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