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ZIP 94555

Part of Fremont, CA
Pop. 37,501·Alameda County·150th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$3,661/mo
Year-over-Year
+18.9%
Month-over-Month
+6.1%
vs US Median
+$1,696
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ZIP 94555 · $3,661
More expensive than 96% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,900
1 BR
$3,230
2 BR
$3,940
3 BR
$5,040
4 BR+
$5,970
Research median
$3,940/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
$43,932/yr
At $3,661/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyAlameda County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 18.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+18.9% YoY, +6.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 94555 (Fremont, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 68.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
37,501
Median income
$219,938
Median age
38.9
Renters
29%
Age distribution
25.6%
16.3%
34.8%
13.2%
Under 1825.6%
18–3416.3%
35–5434.8%
55–6410.1%
65+13.2%
Gender
50.8%
49.2%
Male50.8%
Female49.2%
Race & ethnicity
13.3%
74%
White13.3%
Black1.6%
Hispanic6.8%
Asian74%
Other4.3%
Education (25+)
15.5%
68.6%
No HS diploma6.4%
HS diploma9.6%
Some college15.5%
Bachelor's+68.6%
Housing tenure
71%
29%
Owner71%
Renter29%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 94555 in Fremont, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,646 → $3,661
up 38.4%
Income
$177,333 → $219,938
up 24.0%
Population
38,522 → 37,501
down 2.7%
Renter share
31.5% → 29%
-2.5 pts
Bachelor's+
65.3% → 68.6%
+3.3 pts
Median age
37.7 → 38.9
+1.2 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 94555 in Fremont, CA stood at $2,646 in 2021 and currently runs about $3,661, reflecting a 38.4% increase over the period. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $177,333 in 2021 to $219,938 more recently. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has contracted by 2.7% since 2021, moving from about 38,522 residents to roughly 37,501. Renters now make up 29% of households, compared with 31.5% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 68.6% of adults here, versus 65.3% in 2021. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 94555 in Fremont, CA market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 94555 covers Fremont, CA. The median rent here is $3,661/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $3,230/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,940/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($219,938/yr), ZIP 94555 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 18.9% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 94555?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 94555 (Fremont, CA) is $3,661. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 94555 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 94555's median rent of $3,661/mo is $1,696 (86%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 94555 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 94555 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in California, ranking #150 out of 907 ZIPs tracked at $3,661/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 94555?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $146,000/year (~$70/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,661/mo in ZIP 94555. The local median household income is $219,938/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 94555?

Rent in ZIP 94555 has increased 18.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 94555 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 94555 is considered very affordable for renters. At $3,661/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($219,938/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 94555 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 94555 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 29% of ZIP 94555 households are renters, while 71% are owner-occupied. ZIP 94555 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 94555 compare to the rest of Fremont?

ZIP 94555 is pricier than Fremont as a whole. At $3,661/mo, it's $353 above the Fremont citywide median of $3,308/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 94555 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 94555 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $3,661/mo, rent takes ~20% of ZIP 94555's median household income ($219,938/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 94555 20%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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