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Fremont, CA · standard

ZIP Code 94555

Alameda County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

34,143
1,135/sq mi
$219,938
Median income
$1,376,600
Median home value
68.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Fremont pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 1%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 1%
home value, US ZIPs
1,135
people per sq mi
71%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 94555 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 94555 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Fremont, Alameda County, California, with 34,143 residents across 30.1 square miles, a density of 1,135 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 94555 skews affluent, with a median household income of $219,938 (116% above the California average), while per-capita income is $82,787. 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.6%. Housing costs here run $1,376,600 for a typical home value (78% above the state average), with rent averaging $3,275 a month; 71.0% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 68.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.9, and the average commute is 32 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Alameda County, so you can benchmark 94555 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 94555

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fremont, CA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 94555.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 94555, 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

34,143

Population

30.1

Area (sq mi)

1,135

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 94555?

38.9

Median Age

50.8%

Male

49.2%

Female

53.1%

Foreign-Born

White 13.3%
African American 1.6%
Asian 74.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%

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?

$219,938

Median Household Income

+116% vs state

$82,787

Per Capita Income

4.6%

Poverty Rate

4.6%

Unemployment Rate

31.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 94555 ranks nationally

Fremont, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$219,938 Top 1% higher than 99% 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%). Below this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Below this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). This entry sits in this band. 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 78.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 68.6%

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

What does housing look like?

12,066

Total Housing Units

11,847

Occupied Units

219

Vacant Units

3.16

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.0%
Renter 29.0%

$1,376,600

Median Home Value

+78% vs state

$3,275

Median Rent

1983

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

+10.2%

YoY Change (2024)

385

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+285%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 94555 have increased 10.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +285% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -3.9% 264
2021 +4.1% 275
2022 +11.4% 307
2023 +14.1% 350
2024 +10.2% 385

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 358 business establishments in ZIP 94555, employing approximately 5,458 people with a combined annual payroll of $580,228,000.

358

Businesses

5,458

Employees

$580.2M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 116 32.4%
Health care and social assistance 51 14.3%
Accommodation and food services 38 10.6%
Other services (except public administration) 24 6.7%
Transportation and warehousing 22 6.2%
Retail trade 19 5.3%
Construction 15 4.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 13 3.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 13 3.6%
Finance and insurance 10 2.8%
Wholesale trade 9 2.5%
Educational services 9 2.5%
Manufacturing 7 2.0%
Information 6 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 1.4%

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 94555 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 94555 ranks #8 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 94555 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 94555 ranks the highest 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
94560 Newark, CA 42,573 3.7 mi
94545 Hayward, CA 29,707 4.6 mi
94544 Hayward, CA 73,026 5.6 mi
94587 Union City, CA 69,516 4.7 mi
94536 Fremont, CA 68,790 5.3 mi
94541 Hayward, CA 61,635 8.2 mi
94303 Palo Alto, CA 45,467 7.6 mi
94542 Hayward, CA 12,717 7.6 mi
94043 Mountain View, CA 28,358 9.6 mi
94538 Fremont, CA 61,148 7.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Alameda County

94544 standard
Hayward, CA
Pop: 73,026
94587 standard
Union City, CA
Pop: 69,516
94536 standard
Fremont, CA
Pop: 68,790
94541 standard
Hayward, CA
Pop: 61,635
94538 standard
Fremont, CA
Pop: 61,148
94501 standard
Alameda, CA
Pop: 60,212

Related Areas

Alameda County Fremont, CA California

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 94555 in? ▼
ZIP code 94555 (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 94555? ▼
ZIP code 94555 in Fremont, CA has a population of 34,143 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 94555? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 94555 is $219,938, which is 188% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 94555? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 94555 is $1,376,600, which is 395% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 94555? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 94555 is Asian at 74.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 94555? ▼
ZIP code 94555 has 358 business establishments employing approximately 5,458 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 94555? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 94555 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (116), Health care and social assistance (51), Accommodation and food services (38). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 94555? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 94555 increased by 10.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 285%. 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 94555? ▼
In ZIP code 94555, 78.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 68.6% 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 94555? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 94555 is 31.9 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 94555? ▼
In ZIP code 94555, approximately 71.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 94555? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 94555 is 4.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.