Postal Code 8606 - Greifensee, Kanton Zürich, Switzerland
Postal Code: 8606
Postal System Details
Postal Authority
Swiss Post (Die Schweizerische Post)
Postal System
Four-digit numeric postal code
Region Structure
Canton → District → Municipality → Delivery Zone
Area Information
The postal code 8606 is part of Switzerland’s four-digit postal system, administered by Swiss Post, the national postal authority of Switzerland. Swiss postal codes follow the numeric format X X X X, such as 8 0 0 1 (example only). The digits classify canton- and district-level sorting, followed by municipal and localized routing divisions. This postal code corresponds to Greifensee in the Kanton Zürich canton, near coordinates 47.3635 and 8.6777. Postal routing follows Canton → District → Municipality → Delivery Zone. Example mapping: - Canton: Kanton Zürich - District: (Example: Central District) - Municipality: Greifensee - Delivery Zone: Determined by final digits This page reflects Swiss Post’s routing standards. All examples are illustrative. For accurate delivery or address confirmation, ensure municipality and district match Greifensee, Kanton Zürich, Switzerland.
Country:
Switzerland
State:
Kanton Zürich
Area:
Greifensee
Postal Code:
8606
Latitude:
47.3635
Longitude:
8.6777
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What area does 8606 serve in Switzerland?
It represents the municipality-level delivery area for Greifensee within the Kanton Zürich canton.
2. How does Switzerland’s postal code system work?
It uses a four-digit numeric structure defining canton, district, and municipal routing.
3. Can 8606 verify an address in Switzerland?
Yes—if municipality and district correspond with Greifensee, Kanton Zürich.
4. Which authority manages postal codes in Switzerland?
Swiss Post manages the national postal routing and numbering system.