Postal Code 8706 - Meilen, Kanton Zürich, Switzerland
Postal Code: 8706
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 8706 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 Meilen in the Kanton Zürich canton, near coordinates 47.2765 and 8.6462. Postal routing follows Canton → District → Municipality → Delivery Zone. Example mapping: - Canton: Kanton Zürich - District: (Example: Central District) - Municipality: Meilen - 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 Meilen, Kanton Zürich, Switzerland.
Country:
Switzerland
State:
Kanton Zürich
Area:
Meilen
Postal Code:
8706
Latitude:
47.2765
Longitude:
8.6462
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What area does 8706 serve in Switzerland?
It represents the municipality-level delivery area for Meilen 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 8706 verify an address in Switzerland?
Yes—if municipality and district correspond with Meilen, Kanton Zürich.
4. Which authority manages postal codes in Switzerland?
Swiss Post manages the national postal routing and numbering system.