Fremont, CA · standard
ZIP Code 94539
Alameda County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 50,031
- 760/sq mi High-density area
- $243,552
- Median income Above-median income area
- $1,950,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 79.6%
- 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, homeowner-dominated and unusually populous area.
- Top 1%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 1%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 760
- people per sq mi
- 79%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 94539 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 94539 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Fremont, Alameda County, California, with 50,031 residents across 65.8 square miles, a density of 760 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 94539 skews affluent, with a median household income of $243,552 (140% above the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $96,664. The poverty rate is 4.0%, with unemployment at 4.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $1,950,900 (152% above the average California ZIP), while 79.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $3,214.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 79.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.7, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Alameda County, so 94539 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 94539
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fremont, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 94539.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
334 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
180 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
149 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 102
Accommodation and food services
102 establishments
- Wholesale trade 99
Wholesale trade
99 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 94539, 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
50,031
Population
65.8
Area (sq mi)
760
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 94539?
43.7
Median Age
49.8%
Male
50.2%
Female
56.4%
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?
$243,552
Median Household Income
+140% vs state ZIP avg
$96,664
Per Capita Income
4.0%
Poverty Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
29.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 94539 ranks nationally
Fremont, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$243,552 Top 1% higher than 99% 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
18,127housing units
18,127
Total Housing Units
17,375
Occupied Units
752
Vacant Units
3.00
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,950,900
Median Home Value
+152% vs state ZIP avg
$3,214
Median Rent
1980
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
-1.5%
YoY Change (2022)
196
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+96%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 94539 have decreased 1.5% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +96% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | -0.5% | 248 |
| 2019 | -7.0% | 230 |
| 2020 | -9.5% | 208 |
| 2021 | -4.5% | 199 |
| 2022 | -1.5% | 196 |
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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 1,426 business establishments in ZIP 94539, employing approximately 19,562 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,450,179,000.
1,426
Businesses
19,562
Employees
$1.5B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 334 | 23.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 180 | 12.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 149 | 10.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 102 | 7.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 99 | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing | 85 | 6.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 78 | 5.5% |
| Construction | 69 | 4.8% |
| Retail trade | 67 | 4.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 61 | 4.3% |
| Educational services | 56 | 3.9% |
| Information | 47 | 3.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 45 | 3.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 28 | 2.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 17 | 1.2% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 6 | 0.4% |
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 94539 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 94536
Fremont (94536)
68,790 residents
- 95035
Milpitas (95035)
66,943 residents
- 94538
Fremont (94538)
61,148 residents
- 94539
Fremont (94539)
50,031 residents
- 94560
Newark (94560)
42,573 residents
- 94566
Pleasanton (94566)
40,884 residents
- 95131
San Jose (95131)
28,565 residents
- 95054 23,364
Santa Clara (95054)
23,364 residents
- 95134 15,268
San Jose (95134)
15,268 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 94539 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 94539 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
- 95054
Santa Clara (95054)
$207,895 median income
- 94586
Sunol (94586)
$204,931 median income
- 95134
San Jose (95134)
$203,649 median income
- 94566
Pleasanton (94566)
$191,155 median income
- 95035
Milpitas (95035)
$178,654 median income
- 95131
San Jose (95131)
$170,255 median income
- 94560
Newark (94560)
$169,064 median income
- 94536
Fremont (94536)
$167,662 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 94539 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 94538 | Fremont, CA | 61,148 | 2.9 mi |
| 95035 | Milpitas, CA | 66,943 | 5.4 mi |
| 94586 | Sunol, CA | 925 | 5.1 mi |
| 95134 | San Jose, CA | 15,268 | 6.3 mi |
| 94560 | Newark, CA | 42,573 | 6.5 mi |
| 94536 | Fremont, CA | 68,790 | 5.5 mi |
| 95131 | San Jose, CA | 28,565 | 9.0 mi |
| 95002 | Alviso, CA | 2,077 | 7.3 mi |
| 95054 | Santa Clara, CA | 23,364 | 9.0 mi |
| 94566 | Pleasanton, CA | 40,884 | 9.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 94539, 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 (50,031 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 94539 in?
ZIP code 94539 (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 94539?
ZIP code 94539 in Fremont, CA has a population of 50,031 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 94539?
The median household income in ZIP 94539 is $243,552, which is 219% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 94539?
The median home value in ZIP 94539 is $1,950,900, which is 601% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 94539?
The largest racial group in ZIP 94539 is Asian at 79.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 94539?
ZIP code 94539 has 1,426 business establishments employing approximately 19,562 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 94539?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 94539 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (334), Health care and social assistance (180), Real estate and rental and leasing (149). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 94539?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 94539 decreased by 1.5% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 96%. 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 94539?
In ZIP code 94539, 85.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 79.6% 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 94539?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 94539 is 29.9 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 94539?
In ZIP code 94539, approximately 79.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 94539?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 94539 is 4.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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