Fremont, CA · standard
ZIP Code 94536
Alameda County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 68,790
- 1,822/sq mi High-density area
- $167,662
- Median income Above-median income area
- $1,287,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 58.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Fremont pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure and unusually populous area.
- Top 2%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 1%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,822
- people per sq mi
- 59%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 94536 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 94536 (Fremont, CA) rose +11.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 338.7 in 2023 to 378.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 94536 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Fremont, Alameda County, California, with 68,790 residents across 37.8 square miles, a density of 1,822 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 94536 skews affluent, with a median household income of $167,662 (65% above the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $72,749. The poverty rate is 6.1%, with unemployment at 5.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $1,287,800 (67% above the average California ZIP) and median rent is $2,853; 58.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 58.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.9, and the average commute is 31 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Alameda County, so 94536 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 94536
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fremont, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 94536.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
200 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
166 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
118 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
83 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
81 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 94536, Fremont, CA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
68,790
Population
37.8
Area (sq mi)
1,822
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 94536?
38.9
Median Age
50.0%
Male
50.0%
Female
45.4%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$167,662
Median Household Income
+65% vs state ZIP avg
$72,749
Per Capita Income
6.1%
Poverty Rate
5.0%
Unemployment Rate
31.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 94536 ranks nationally
Fremont, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$167,662 Top 2% higher than 98% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
26,533housing units
26,533
Total Housing Units
25,205
Occupied Units
1,328
Vacant Units
2.77
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,287,800
Median Home Value
+67% vs state ZIP avg
$2,853
Median Rent
1975
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+11.6%
YoY Change (2024)
378
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+278%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 94536 have increased 11.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +278% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -1.3% | 255 |
| 2021 | +5.2% | 269 |
| 2022 | +12.8% | 303 |
| 2023 | +11.8% | 339 |
| 2024 | +11.6% | 378 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 1,029 business establishments in ZIP 94536, employing approximately 6,845 people with a combined annual payroll of $400,805,000.
1,029
Businesses
6,845
Employees
$400.8M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 200 | 19.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 166 | 16.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 118 | 11.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 83 | 8.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 81 | 7.9% |
| Construction | 79 | 7.7% |
| Retail trade | 71 | 6.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 58 | 5.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 48 | 4.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 29 | 2.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 28 | 2.7% |
| Educational services | 25 | 2.4% |
| Information | 18 | 1.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 16 | 1.6% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 0.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 94536 vs 94587 →
ZIP 94536 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 94544
Hayward (94544)
73,026 residents
- 94587
Union City (94587)
69,516 residents
- 94536
Fremont (94536)
68,790 residents
- 94538
Fremont (94538)
61,148 residents
- 94539
Fremont (94539)
50,031 residents
- 94560
Newark (94560)
42,573 residents
- 94555
Fremont (94555)
34,143 residents
- 94552 14,454
Castro Valley (94552)
14,454 residents
- 94542 12,717
Hayward (94542)
12,717 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 94536 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 94536 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 94539
Fremont (94539)
$243,552 median income
- 94555
Fremont (94555)
$219,938 median income
- 94552
Castro Valley (94552)
$212,605 median income
- 94586
Sunol (94586)
$204,931 median income
- 94560
Newark (94560)
$169,064 median income
- 94536
Fremont (94536)
$167,662 median income
- 94538
Fremont (94538)
$147,301 median income
- 94542
Hayward (94542)
$133,734 median income
- 94587
Union City (94587)
$133,715 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 94536 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 94587 | Union City, CA | 69,516 | 2.9 mi |
| 94538 | Fremont, CA | 61,148 | 4.7 mi |
| 94560 | Newark, CA | 42,573 | 4.3 mi |
| 94555 | Fremont, CA | 34,143 | 5.3 mi |
| 94539 | Fremont, CA | 50,031 | 5.5 mi |
| 94544 | Hayward, CA | 73,026 | 5.8 mi |
| 94586 | Sunol, CA | 925 | 7.3 mi |
| 94542 | Hayward, CA | 12,717 | 6.7 mi |
| 95002 | Alviso, CA | 2,077 | 9.0 mi |
| 94552 | Castro Valley, CA | 14,454 | 10.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 94536, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (68,790 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 94536 in?
ZIP code 94536 (Fremont) is located in Alameda County, California. Alameda County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/alameda-ca.
What is the population of ZIP code 94536?
ZIP code 94536 in Fremont, CA has a population of 68,790 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 94536?
The median household income in ZIP 94536 is $167,662, which is 120% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 94536?
The median home value in ZIP 94536 is $1,287,800, which is 363% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 94536?
The largest racial group in ZIP 94536 is Asian at 51.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 17.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 94536?
ZIP code 94536 has 1,029 business establishments employing approximately 6,845 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 94536?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 94536 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (200), Health care and social assistance (166), Other services (except public administration) (118). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 94536?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 94536 increased by 11.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 278%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 94536?
In ZIP code 94536, 75.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 58.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 94536?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 94536 is 31.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 94536?
In ZIP code 94536, approximately 58.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 41.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 94536?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 94536 is 6.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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