City

Fremont, CA

5 ZIP codes  ·  Alameda County  ·  California

👥228,520Population
💰$180,499Median HH Income▲ 137% above avg
🎂39.1Median Age
🏠$1,346,719Median Home Value▲ 383% above avg
🎓69.5%College Grads▲ 79% above avg
📊4.3%Unemployment▼ 12% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.0% Female 50.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 17.3%Hispanic: 12.9%Black: 2.8%Asian: 62.4%Other: 3.4%Race
White17.3%
Hispanic12.9%
Black2.8%
Asian62.4%
Other3.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
17%
18–24
6%
25–44
32%
45–64
26%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.95
Below Poverty5.1% ▼ 50% below avg
College Grads69.5% ▲ 79% above avg
Unemployment4.3% ▼ 12% below avg
No HS Diploma3,065 (2%)
HS Graduate23,147 (15.3%)
Some College6,050 (4%)
Associates14,032 (9.3%)
Bachelors8,490 (5.6%)
Graduate Degree96,022 (63.7%)

Education

No HS: 2%HS Grad: 15.3%Some College: 4%Associates: 9.3%Bachelors: 5.6%Graduate: 63.7%Edu
No HS2.0%
HS Grad15.3%
Some College4.0%
Associates9.3%
Bachelors5.6%
Graduate63.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 60.7%Renter: 39.3%Tenure
Owner60.7%
Renter39.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
0%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
1%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
93%

Financials

Median HH Income$180,499 ▲ 137% above avg
Median Home Value$1,346,719 ▲ 383% above avg
Home/Income Ratio7.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,984/mo
Total Housing Units80,546
Vacant Units3,526

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
5%
$50k–$75k
8%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
44%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
60%
Public Transit
5%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
34%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
25%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
18%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
54%
About Fremont, CA

Fremont is a city in California, located in Alameda County. The city spans 5 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 228,520 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.1 years.

Economically, Fremont is a affluent community. The median household income of $180,498 is more than double the national average. Approximately 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Fremont is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $1,346,719, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,983 per month. Homeownership is high at 60.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Fremont is highly educated. 69.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is majority Asian (62.38%).

Fremont, CA offers residents above-average earning potential within California. Spread across 5 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Fremont
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
94536 70,707 $156,672 $1,210,200 $2,835 5.0% 63.6% 57.2%
94538 67,704 $144,451 $1,104,800 $2,860 3.8% 62.5% 44.8%
94539 52,609 $235,399 $1,878,400 $3,183 4.2% 83.1% 79.6%
94555 37,500 $213,488 $1,295,000 $3,207 4.0% 73.9% 69.3%