Population & age
- Total population
- 66,215
- Median age
- 36.3
Fremont, CA (94538)
Fresh.Data current as of Apr 24, 2026
Fremont, CA (ZIP 94538) draws on 2 federal data feeds retrieved Apr 26. Top health signal: Obesity comes in below the national average at 18.4%. NCES lists 19 schools serving the area, 19 non-charter. Healthcare access and school options both run strong here, giving residents a wide menu of providers and enrollment choices nearby. Notable: median household income $143,146, fair market rent of $3,680 for a two-bedroom, and a low 5.0% poverty rate. Every figure on this page links to its underlying federal dataset with a retrieval date so you can audit the freshness yourself.
Demographics
Race & ethnicity
- White
- 21.3%
- Black
- 3.9%
- Asian
- 54.5%
- Hispanic / Latino
- 18.6%
- Other / multi-racial
- 18.8%
Income & housing
- Median household income
- $143,146
- Median home value
- $1,075,100
Education
- Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+)
- 52.2%
Employment
- Unemployment rate
- 3.6%
Housing
- Owner-occupied
- 9,897(44.8%)
- Renter-occupied
- 12,207(55.2%)
- Vacant units
- 1,247
- Built (median)
- 1977
Commute
- Public transit
- 1,914(5.9%)
- Work from home
- 7,951(24.6%)
- Avg commute
- 23.8 min
Economic wellbeing
- Below poverty line
- 3,277(5.0%)
- Uninsured
- 303(0.5%)
Digital access
- Broadband access
- 20,994(95.0%)
- No broadband
- 1,110(5.0%)
Language & nativity
- Foreign-born
- 32,403(48.9%)
- Non-English at home
- 40,762(65.4%)
Fair Market Rent
Fresh.HUD SAFMR · May 1, 2026Studio
$2,710
/month
1 Bed
$3,010
/month
2 Bed
$3,680
/month
3 Bed
$4,710
/month
4 Bed
$5,580
/month
HUD Fair Market Rents represent the 40th percentile of standard-quality rental housing in this area. FY2026 data.
Data sources used on this page
Health profile
Crude prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES, derived from BRFSS small-area modeling. Population-level figures only.
Obesity
18.4%
14.6pp below the 33.0% national rate.
High Blood Pressure
23.9%
8.1pp below the 32.0% national rate.
Depression
16.4%
5.6pp below the 22.0% national rate.
Annual Checkup
70.7%
5.3pp below the 76.0% national rate.
Health Insurance
6.2%
6.8pp below the 13.0% national rate.
Diabetes
9.3%
Tracks close to the 11.0% national rate.
Schools in this ZIP
19 schools serve this ZIP, including 19 non-charter.
| School | Type | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irvington High | Public | 9–12 | 2,382 |
| John M. Horner Middle | Public | 6–8 | 1,652 |
| John F. Kennedy High | Public | 9–12 | 1,393 |
| G. M. Walters Middle | Public | 6–8 | 1,056 |
| J. Haley Durham Elementary | Public | 0–5 | 725 |
Showing top 5 by enrollment. 14 more schools serve this ZIP.
Schools listed from NCES Common Core of Data via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal.
Fresh.NCES CCD via Urban Institute EDP · Apr 26, 2026What these numbers say together
Fremont, CA (ZIP 94538) draws on 2 federal data feeds retrieved Apr 26. Top health signal: Obesity comes in below the national average at 18.4%. NCES lists 19 schools serving the area, 19 non-charter. Healthcare access and school options both run strong here, giving residents a wide menu of providers and enrollment choices nearby. Notable: median household income $143,146, fair market rent of $3,680 for a two-bedroom, and a low 5.0% poverty rate. Every figure on this page links to its underlying federal dataset with a retrieval date so you can audit the freshness yourself.
These two readings tell a consistent story. Strong access numbers usually correlate with denser provider networks, and a high school count signals the population base that supports them. Reading them together: a household weighing this ZIP for a multi-year stay can expect both healthcare and education infrastructure to keep pace.
- Fair market rent for a two-bedroom ($3,680/month, HUD SAFMR) represents 31% of median household income ($143,146, Census ACS) — above the 30% affordability threshold commonly used by housing experts.
- A median household income of $143,146 (Census ACS) aligns with a 18.4% obesity rate (CDC PLACES), below the ~33% national figure — a pattern that correlates with higher-income areas.
One concrete reading worth keeping: Depression prevalence sits lower the national rate at 16.4%. Each figure on this page links to the original federal dataset with its retrieval date — this synthesis is a reading, not a substitute for the underlying records.
Frequently Asked Questions — ZIP 94538
What is the obesity rate in ZIP 94538?
18.4%, which is 14.6 percentage points below the national average of 33.0% (CDC PLACES, retrieved Apr 24, 2026).
What is the depression rate in ZIP 94538?
16.4%, which is 5.6 percentage points below the national average of 22.0% (CDC PLACES, retrieved Apr 24, 2026).
What is the high blood pressure rate in ZIP 94538?
23.9%, which is 8.1 percentage points below the national average of 32.0% (CDC PLACES, retrieved Apr 24, 2026).
How many schools are in ZIP 94538?
19 schools serve this ZIP, including 19 public schools (NCES CCD, retrieved Apr 26, 2026). No charter schools are listed in this ZIP by NCES CCD.
Does ZIP 94538 have charter schools?
No charter schools are listed in ZIP 94538 by NCES CCD (retrieved Apr 26, 2026).
Are there high schools in ZIP 94538?
Yes, 8 high schools serve this ZIP: Irvington High, John F. Kennedy High, Circle Of Independent Learning, and 5 more. (NCES CCD, retrieved Apr 26, 2026).
What is the population of ZIP 94538?
66,215 people live in ZIP 94538, with a median age of 36.3 (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).
What is the median household income in ZIP 94538?
$143,146 per year (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).
Is ZIP 94538 mostly renters or homeowners?
In ZIP 94538, 44.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 55.2% are renter-occupied (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).
How do people commute in ZIP 94538?
In ZIP 94538, 24.6% of workers work from home. Public transit is used by 5.9% of commuters (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP 94538?
5.0% of the population in ZIP 94538 lives below the federal poverty line (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).
What percentage of households in ZIP 94538 have broadband internet?
95.0% of households in ZIP 94538 have broadband internet access (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).
What data is available for ZIP 94538?
This page covers health outcomes from CDC PLACES (40 metrics), school information from NCES CCD (19 schools), and demographics from the Census ACS 5-Year (2022). Data is refreshed on Mubboo's standard schedule.
How current is this data?
Health data retrieved Apr 24, 2026 from CDC PLACES. School data retrieved Apr 26, 2026 from NCES CCD. Demographics retrieved Apr 30, 2026 from Census ACS 5-Year (2022).
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