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
$167,662
Median income
$1,287,800
Median home value
58.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 94536 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 37.8 square miles in Fremont, Alameda County, California. The area is home to 68,790 residents, producing a population density of 1,822 people per square mile, and falls within the Los Angeles time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 94536 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 94536 sits at $167,662 (65% above the California average), while per-capita income is $72,749. The poverty rate stands at 6.1% and the unemployment rate at 5.0%. On housing, the median home value is $1,287,800 (67% above the state average) with median rent at $2,853 per month, and 58.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 94536 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 58.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.9, and the average commute is 31 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Alameda County, so you can benchmark 94536 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 94536

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 94536.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

68,790

Population

37.8

Area (sq mi)

1,822

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 94536?

38.9

Median Age

50.0%

Male

50.0%

Female

45.4%

Foreign-Born

White 24.4%
African American 3.4%
Asian 51.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.6%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.1%
Hispanic or Latino 17.1%

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

$72,749

Per Capita Income

6.1%

Poverty Rate

5.0%

Unemployment Rate

31.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 94536 ranks nationally

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

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Below this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). This entry sits in this band. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 75.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 58.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

26,533

Total Housing Units

25,205

Occupied Units

1,328

Vacant Units

2.77

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 58.6%
Renter 41.4%

$1,287,800

Median Home Value

+67% vs state

$2,853

Median Rent

1975

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

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

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ZIP 94536 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 94536 ranks #3 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 94536 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

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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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