ZIP Code 94539: Population, Income, Housing

State: CA
Total population: 52,396 Household income: $243,552 Rent: $3,214

Overview

Total population
52,396
Rent
$3,214
Year built
1980
Household income
$243,552
Per capita income
$96,664
Poverty rate
4%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Household size
3.0 persons
Rent over 30% of income
36.3%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State
California
County
Alameda County
City
Fremont
Total population
52,396
Adults over 25
37,844
Total households
17,375
Household size
3.0 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Income & Poverty

Household income
$243,552
Per capita income
$96,664
Poverty rate
4%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Rent over 30% of income
36.3%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Housing

Rent
$3,214
Year built
1980
Households that rent
21%
Households that own
79%
Rooms per home (all homes)
6.0

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Race

White
11.1%
Black
1.9%
Asian
79.7%
Two or more races
3.8%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino
4.9%
Not Hispanic or Latino
95.1%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Commute

Commute rate
15,333 (60.5%)
Commute time to work
30 mins
Work from home
10,017 (39.5%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Education

Less than high school
9.8%
High school graduate or GED
6.3%
Some college or associate degree
4.3%
Bachelor’s degree or higher
79.6%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

 

Comparison of ZIP Code 94539 with: Alameda County, CA Fremont, CA San Francisco metro area, CA California United States

ZIP 94539

Total population52,396
Rent$3,214
Year built1980
Household income$243,552
Per capita income$96,664
Poverty rate4%
Unemployment rateN/A

Alameda County, CA

Total population1,649,473
Rent$2,357
Year built1969
Household income$129,367
Per capita income$65,862
Poverty rate9.2%
Unemployment rate4.3%

Fremont, CA

Total population228,295
Rent$2,933
Year built1979
Household income$181,506
Per capita income$77,049
Poverty rate5.2%
Unemployment rate4.1%

San Francisco Metro Area, CA

Total population4,645,029
Rent$2,474
Year built1968
Household income$136,027
Per capita income$74,352
Poverty rate8.9%
Unemployment rate4.2%

California State

Total population39,287,377
Rent$2,036
Year built1976
Household income$99,122
Per capita income$49,513
Poverty rate12%
Unemployment rate5.3%

United States

Total population334,922,499
Rent$1,413
Year built1980
Household income$80,734
Per capita income$44,673
Poverty rate12.5%
Unemployment rate4%
Metric ZIP94539 CountyAlameda, CACityFremont, CAMetro AreaSan Francisco metro area, CAStateCaliforniaCountryUnited States
Total population52,3961,649,473228,2954,645,02939,287,377334,922,499
Rent$3,214$2,357$2,933$2,474$2,036$1,413
Year built198019691979196819761980
Household income$243,552$129,367$181,506$136,027$99,122$80,734
Per capita income$96,664$65,862$77,049$74,352$49,513$44,673
Poverty rate4%9.2%5.2%8.9%12%12.5%
Unemployment rateN/A4.3%4.1%4.2%5.3%4%

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Summary for 94539

Rent & Income

In 94539, the typical monthly rent is $3,214 and the typical household income is $243,552. Rent here is higher than in both Fremont and California, and household income is also higher than in both. The estimated poverty rate is 4%, which is lower than in both Fremont and California.

Housing & Affordability

This ZIP Code is primarily owner-occupied, with renters accounting for about 21% of households. Around 36.3% of renters are cost-burdened, indicating a moderate level of rent pressure.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is very high, with about 79.6% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

 

ZIP 94539 — Rent vs Household Income

 

 

ZIP 94539 — Poverty

 

 

How ZIP 94539 compares in California (613 ZIP Codes)

Metric This ZIP Rank Starts from State range
Rent $3,214 593 / 613 from lower rent $1,054 – $3,501
Household income $243,552 3 / 613 from higher income $35,378 – $250,001
Poverty rate 4% 9 / 613 from lower poverty 2.2% – 39.6%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in California with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

 

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 94539

Rent

For rent, this ZIP is positioned 593rd out of 613 ZIP Codes in California. In California as a whole, the range goes from $1,054 in ZIP 92243 up to $3,501 in ZIP 90275.

Household income

For household income, ZIP Code 94539 ranks 3rd out of 613 ZIP Codes. Statewide, values range from $35,378 in ZIP 90007 up to $250,001 in ZIP 95070.

Poverty rate

For poverty levels, this ZIP is positioned 9th out of 613 ZIP Codes. Across California, figures vary from 2.2% in ZIP 95120 up to 39.6% in ZIP 90007.

 

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 94539 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $3,214 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 94539

Annual Household Income: $243,552

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 94539

Estimated Rate: 4%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 94539

In ZIP Code 94539, households that rent: 3,650 (21%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?
Household Type Count Share
Renter-Occupied 3,650 21%
Owner-Occupied 13,725 79%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 94539

In ZIP Code 94539, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 1,324 (36.3%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?
Household Group Households Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%) 1,324 36.3%
Other renter households 2,326 63.7%
Total renter households 3,650 100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 94539

Less than High School: 3,719 people (9.8%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 2,370 people (6.3%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 1,623 people (4.3%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 30,132 people (79.6%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 37,844

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

 

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.