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ZIP 94536

Part of Fremont, CA
Pop. 70,619·Alameda County·211th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$3,387/mo
Year-over-Year
+14.3%
Month-over-Month
+4.7%
vs US Median
+$1,422
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ZIP 94536 · $3,387
More expensive than 94% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,640
1 BR
$2,940
2 BR
$3,590
3 BR
$4,590
4 BR+
$5,440
Research median
$3,590/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$40,644/yr
At $3,387/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyAlameda County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 14.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+14.3% YoY, +4.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 94536 (Fremont, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 58.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
70,619
Median income
$167,662
Median age
38.9
Renters
41.4%
Age distribution
21.8%
20.5%
31.7%
14.7%
Under 1821.8%
18–3420.5%
35–5431.7%
55–6411.3%
65+14.7%
Gender
50%
50%
Male50%
Female50%
Race & ethnicity
24.4%
17.1%
51.9%
White24.4%
Black3.4%
Hispanic17.1%
Asian51.9%
Other3.3%
Education (25+)
17.2%
18%
58.7%
No HS diploma6.2%
HS diploma17.2%
Some college18%
Bachelor's+58.7%
Housing tenure
58.6%
41.4%
Owner58.6%
Renter41.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 94536 in Fremont, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,584 → $3,387
up 31.1%
Income
$139,636 → $167,662
up 20.1%
Population
72,744 → 70,619
down 2.9%
Renter share
40.5% → 41.4%
+0.9 pts
Bachelor's+
54.1% → 58.7%
+4.6 pts
Median age
38.3 → 38.9
+0.6 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 94536 in Fremont, CA paid around $2,584 a month. That figure now sits near $3,387, up 31.1% from the 2021 baseline. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $139,636 in 2021 to $167,662 more recently. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 94536 in Fremont, CA losing about 2,125 residents over the five-year window, down 2.9% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 54.1% to 58.7% across the same window. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 94536 in Fremont, CA market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 94536 covers Fremont, CA. The median rent here is $3,387/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,940/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,590/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($167,662/yr), ZIP 94536 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 14.3% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 94536?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 94536 (Fremont, CA) is $3,387. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 94536 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 94536's median rent of $3,387/mo is $1,422 (72%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 94536 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 94536 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in California, ranking #211 out of 907 ZIPs tracked at $3,387/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 94536?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $135,000/year (~$65/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,387/mo in ZIP 94536. The local median household income is $167,662/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 94536?

Rent in ZIP 94536 has increased 14.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 94536 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 94536 is considered very affordable for renters. At $3,387/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($167,662/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 94536 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 94536 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 41.4% of ZIP 94536 households are renters, while 58.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 94536 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 94536 compare to the rest of Fremont?

ZIP 94536 is pricier than Fremont as a whole. At $3,387/mo, it's $79 above the Fremont citywide median of $3,308/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 94536 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 94536 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $3,387/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 94536's median household income ($167,662/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 94536 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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