94538 is a prosperous, upper-middle-class neighborhood in Fremont with a premium real estate market.
Population
67,704
Income Rank
Top 76%
$144K
Median Income
vs national
$1.1M
Home Value
vs national
$2,860
Monthly Rent
vs national
36.6 yrs
Median Age
Key metrics versus national medians
National median: $80,610
National median: $311,500
National median: $1,314
National median: 34.8%
How household incomes are distributed across brackets
This chart shows the percentage of households in each income bracket. The highlighted bar represents the bracket containing the median household income of $144,451.
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Household earnings and economic conditions
$144,451
Median Household Income
$61,344
Per Capita Income
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
Residents of 94538 earn a median household income of $144,451 per year. This is 79% higher than the national median of $80,610, placing this zip code among the top earners in the country. The per capita income of $61,344 provides insight into individual earning power.
Real estate market and rental conditions in Fremont
*Estimated at 7% APR, 30-year fixed
How affordable is it to live here?
How is this calculated?
Based on the standard 4x annual income mortgage guideline used by lenders: (Median Income x 4) / Median Home Value, combined with the 28% rent-to-income ratio recommended by financial advisors. This is not financial advice.
Strong income-to-cost ratio makes this area financially accessible for most households.
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Population breakdown by age and gender
This population pyramid shows the distribution of residents by age group and gender. The median age in 94538 is 36.6 years, which is younger than the national median of 39 years.
Age, diversity, and population breakdown
67,704
Total Population
36.6
Median Age
53%
College Educated
23,149
Households
94538 has a population of 67,704 residents in approximately 23,149 households. The median age of 36.6 years is younger than the national median of 39 years. With 53% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher, this is a highly educated community.
Racial and ethnic composition of the community
Diversity Index
62
Diverse
0 = Single race, 100 = Perfect diversity
Hispanic/Latino Population
19.5%
Note: Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, counted separately from race
Racial Composition
The Diversity Index measures the probability that two randomly chosen residents belong to different racial groups. With a score of 62, this is a diverse community.
Educational attainment of adults 25 and older
College Educated (Bachelor's+)
53.4%
National average: 34.8%
High School or Higher
89.8%
National average: 88.6%
Education Breakdown
Educational attainment data shows the highest level of education completed by residents 25 years and older. With 53.4% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, this area exceeds the national average.
Community personality and lifestyle analysis
Fremont's 94538 neighborhood functions as a affluent professional community.
Residents here enjoy significantly above-average household earnings.
The area attracts a mix of young professionals and established families.
Educational attainment is well above average, with many college graduates.
A typical 94538 resident is a adult in their mid-30s, renter with manageable housing costs, working in professional or executive career with advanced education.
Lifestyle
Career-focused with emphasis on quality amenities and good schools
Common questions about 94538 Fremont, CA
The median household income in 94538 (Fremont, CA) is $144,451, which is 79% higher than the national median of $80,610.
The median home value in 94538 is $1,104,800. A 20% down payment would be $220,960, with an estimated monthly mortgage of $6,187 at current rates.
The median monthly rent in 94538 is $2,860, totaling $34,320 annually. This represents 24% of the median household income.
94538 in Fremont, California is a prosperous, upper-middle-class neighborhood with a median age of 36.6 years. With 53% college graduates, it's a highly educated community.
The unemployment rate in 94538 is 3.8%, lower than the national rate of 4.8%. This means 96.2% of the labor force is employed.
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