US ZIP Code
94538

Fremont, CA

Alameda County  ·  California

● Active
👥 67,704 Population
💰 $144,451 Median HH Income
▲ 89% above avg ↑ 28% since 2019
🎂 36.6 Median Age ↑ 3% since 2019
🏠 $1,104,800 Median Home Value
▲ 296% above avg ↑ 40% since 2019
🎓 62.5% College Grads
▲ 61% above avg
📊 3.8% Unemployment
▼ 22% below avg ↑ 9% since 2019
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code94538
CityFremont
StateCalifornia (CA)
CountyAlameda County
Area Code341/408/510/650/669/
Elevation19 ft
Latitude37.501368
Longitude-121.956753
TimezoneLos Angeles (DST)
FIPS06001
ZIP TypeStandard
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 50.7% (34,299) Female 49.3% (33,405) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 16.4%Hispanic: 19.5%Black: 3.3%Asian: 56.2%Other: 3%Race
White16.4%
Hispanic19.5%
Black3.3%
Asian56.2%
Other3.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
6%
25–44
37%
45–64
25%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.6 yrs ↑ 3% since 2019
Avg Household Size2.88
Below Poverty5.0% ▼ 50% below avg
College Grads62.5% ▲ 61% above avg
Unemployment3.8% ▼ 22% below avg
No HS Diploma1,216 (2.7%)
HS Graduate8,962 (19.8%)
Some College2,203 (4.9%)
Associates4,571 (10.1%)
Bachelors2,940 (6.5%)
Graduate Degree25,264 (55.9%)

Education

No HS: 2.7%HS Grad: 19.8%Some College: 4.9%Associates: 10.1%Bachelors: 6.5%Graduate: 55.9%Edu
No HS2.7%
HS Grad19.8%
Some College4.9%
Associates10.1%
Bachelors6.5%
Graduate55.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 44.8%Renter: 55.2%Tenure
Owner44.8%
Renter55.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$100k–150k
2%
$150k–200k
1%
$200k–300k
1%
$300k–500k
3%
Over $500k
92%

Financials

Median HH Income$144,451 ▲ 89% above avg ↑ 28% since 2019
Median Home Value$1,104,800 ▲ 296% above avg ↑ 40% since 2019
Home/Income Ratio7.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,860/mo ↑ 24% since 2019
Total Units24,429
Vacant Units1,280
Avg HH Size2.88

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–50k
5%
$50k–75k
10%
$75k–100k
8%
$100k–150k
20%
$150k–200k
16%
Over $200k
33%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
62%
Public Transit
6%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
30%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
30%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
53%

Summary

Total Units24,429
Vacant1,280
Owner Occupied44.8%
Renter Occupied55.2%
Avg HH Size2.88
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 94538 is in Fremont, CA, in Alameda County.
ZIP code 94538 is located in California (CA).
ZIP code 94538 is in Alameda County, CA.
ZIP 94538 observes the Los Angeles timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 94538 is 67,704 people (ACS 2023).
The median household income in ZIP code 94538 is $144,451 (ACS 2023).
The median home value in ZIP 94538 is $1,104,800 (ACS 2023).
About ZIP Code 94538

ZIP code 94538 is located in Fremont, California, within Alameda County. With a population of 67,704, this is a densely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 36.6 years. Economically, 94538 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $144,451 is significantly above the national average.

Real estate in ZIP code 94538 represents among the most expensive housing markets in the country. The median home value of $1,104,800 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,860 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (44.8%) and renters (55.2%). Median home values have increased by 40% since 2019.

The population of 94538 is majority Asian (56.15%). Residents are highly educated — 62.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.0%. Household income has grown by 28% since 2019.

The unemployment rate in 94538 stands at 3.8%, which is below the national average. A notably high share of workers — 27% — work from home, reflecting the professional makeup of the area. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 56%.

Overall, ZIP code 94538 in Fremont, CA is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, and a relatively young community. With 67,704 residents, a median household income of $144,451, and a median home value of $1,104,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of California.