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Fremont, CA
City in Alameda County, California. ZIP codes: 94536, 94538, 94539, 94555, 94560.
Population
228,295
Land area
78.1sq mi
People per sq mi
2,923
ZIP codes
5
Fremont and its ZIP codes
Fremont at a glance
- Fremont is about 12 times as dense as California as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 17th among 1,570 cities and towns in California.
- The median household income is $181,506, 83% above the California median of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $1,403,800 (91% above California) and median rent is $2,933 a month.
Local data for Fremont, CA
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals3
- Emergency Rooms2
- Nursing Homes7
- Schools64
- Colleges4
- Libraries4
- Banks38
- Post Offices4
- Parks89
- Grocery Stores53
- Restaurants604
- Affordable Housing10
- Home Health Agencies14
- Hospice Care7
- Dialysis Centers4
- Community Health Centers23
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment3
- Private Schools17
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools2
- Toxic Release Facilities11
- Historic Places3
Housing and community stats
Fremont, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$181,506
Poverty rate
5.2%
Median home value
$1,403,800
Median rent
$2,933/mo
Homeownership
60.8%
Bachelor's or higher
63.9%
Median age
39.1
Average commute
30.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Indian Americans (68,299), Chinese Americans (39,556), Mexican Americans (22,204).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Alameda County. PPP loans are for Fremont.
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$101,979
783,094 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$111,268
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$42.4B
FY 2026, $25,202 per person
PPP loans
$850M
6,826 loans, 82,044 jobs reported
How people get to work
Fremont, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone53.8%
- Carpooled7.3%
- Public transit3.8%
- Walked1.2%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home32.1%
Average one-way commute: 30.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Fremont, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very High
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
603
Countywide, mostly strong wind
Flood insurance policies
3,420
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
78° / 43°F
15.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Fremont, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
17.3%
U.S. 33.3% -16.0 pts
Diabetes
9.8%
U.S. 12.1% -2.3 pts
Smoking
7.3%
U.S. 12.8% -5.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.9%
U.S. 11.1% -6.2 pts
ZIP codes in Fremont
5 in or overlapping Fremont. Population shown
Cities near Fremont
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SunolCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 28.3 |
| NewarkCity | 4.6 mi | 13.9 |
| Union CityCity | 7.1 mi | 19.4 |
| MilpitasCity | 7.6 mi | 13.5 |
| PleasantonCity | 9.8 mi | 24.1 |
| HaywardCity | 10 mi | 45.8 |
| SunnyvaleCity | 11 mi | 22.1 |
| Santa ClaraCity | 11 mi | 18.3 |
| East Palo AltoCity | 12 mi | 2.5 |
| FairviewCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3 |
| Mountain ViewCity | 12 mi | 12 |
| East FoothillsCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.1 |
| Menlo ParkCity | 13 mi | 10 |
| Alum RockCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| CherrylandCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| DublinCity | 13 mi | 15.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Fremont, CA in?
- Fremont is in Alameda County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Fremont, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Fremont include 94536, 94538, 94539, 94555, 94560.
- What is the population of Fremont, CA?
- About 228,295 people live in Fremont, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Fremont?
- Nearby places include Sunol (4.6 mi), Newark (4.6 mi), Union City (7.1 mi), Milpitas (7.6 mi), Pleasanton (9.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023