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ZIP 94539

Part of Fremont, CA
Pop. 52,396·Alameda County·90th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$4,104/mo
Year-over-Year
+8.1%
Month-over-Month
+3.9%
vs US Median
+$2,139
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 94539 · $4,104
More expensive than 98% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,980
1 BR
$3,320
2 BR
$4,050
3 BR
$5,180
4 BR+
$6,140
Research median
$4,050/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
$49,248/yr
At $4,104/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyAlameda County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 8.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+8.1% YoY, +3.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 94539 (Fremont, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 79.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
52,396
Median income
$243,552
Median age
43.7
Renters
21%
Age distribution
21.8%
15.8%
30.5%
15.1%
16.9%
Under 1821.8%
18–3415.8%
35–5430.5%
55–6415.1%
65+16.9%
Gender
49.8%
50.2%
Male49.8%
Female50.2%
Race & ethnicity
79.7%
White11.1%
Black1.9%
Hispanic4.9%
Asian79.7%
Other2.4%
Education (25+)
79.6%
No HS diploma3.6%
HS diploma6.3%
Some college10.5%
Bachelor's+79.6%
Housing tenure
79%
21%
Owner79%
Renter21%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 94539 in Fremont, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$3,118 → $4,104
up 31.6%
Income
$200,046 → $243,552
up 21.7%
Population
53,762 → 52,396
down 2.5%
Renter share
19.4% → 21%
+1.6 pts
Bachelor's+
74.3% → 79.6%
+5.3 pts
Median age
42.2 → 43.7
+1.5 yrs

Rent in ZIP 94539 in Fremont, CA has increased 31.6% since 2021, going from about $3,118 per month to roughly $4,104 today. Household income in the area moved from $200,046 to $243,552 across the same window, up 21.7% versus 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 9.9 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 53,762 to 52,396 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.5% change. About 21% of households rent today, against 19.4% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 74.3% to 79.6%. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 94539 in Fremont, CA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 94539 covers Fremont, CA. The median rent here is $4,104/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $3,320/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $4,050/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($243,552/yr), ZIP 94539 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 8.1% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 94539?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 94539 (Fremont, CA) is $4,104. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 94539 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 94539's median rent of $4,104/mo is $2,139 (109%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 94539 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 94539 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in California, ranking #90 out of 907 ZIPs tracked at $4,104/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 94539?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $164,000/year (~$79/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $4,104/mo in ZIP 94539. The local median household income is $243,552/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 94539?

Rent in ZIP 94539 has increased 8.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 94539 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 94539 is considered very affordable for renters. At $4,104/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($243,552/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 94539 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 94539 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 21% of ZIP 94539 households are renters, while 79% are owner-occupied. ZIP 94539 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 94539 compare to the rest of Fremont?

ZIP 94539 is pricier than Fremont as a whole. At $4,104/mo, it's $796 above the Fremont citywide median of $3,308/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 94539 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 94539 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $4,104/mo, rent takes ~20% of ZIP 94539's median household income ($243,552/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 94539 20%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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