Fremont ZIP Codes Map: 94536 · 94538 · 94539 · 94555
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This Fremont ZIP codes map covers four residential ZIP codes: 94536 (Centerville and Central Fremont), 94538 (Irvington and South Fremont), 94539 (Mission San Jose), and 94555 (Ardenwood and Northwest Fremont). A fifth code, 94537, is a PO Box designation with no residential addresses or MLS listings. Each residential ZIP code serves a distinct neighborhood, a specific Fremont Unified School District attendance area, and a different buyer profile. According to U.S. Census Bureau data, Fremont's population was 230,504 as of the 2020 Census — fourth most populous in the Bay Area. The cards below link directly to live MLS data for each code.
By Don Orason | Silicon Valley Real Estate Team | DRE #01319840
Fremont ZIP Codes Map at a Glance
Five ZIP codes carry the Fremont postal city name. In fact, four of them are standard residential codes with active MLS inventory, school assignments, and market history. However, the fifth, 94537, is a PO Box designation only. Searching 94537 in any MLS returns zero results, because it has no residential street addresses. In short, all four standard codes on this Fremont ZIP codes map are covered in full below.
One thing buyers regularly miss: FUSD attendance area boundaries don't track perfectly with ZIP lines. One ZIP. Two high schools. That's the reality for some addresses in Fremont. Your specific street address is the only reliable boundary check. Also, one context note before searching: Fremont is in Alameda County, not Santa Clara County. All search links on this page use county=Alameda accordingly. This Fremont ZIP codes map covers each school zone in detail — see the schools section below.
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Centerville Glenmoor Brookvale
Two highways. One BART stop. And a real estate market that serves as Fremont's residential and commercial anchor. That's 94536. This is the central ZIP, covering the Centerville neighborhood and running north through Brookvale toward the 94555 boundary. In fact, Fremont BART station sits within this corridor, giving residents direct rail access to Oakland and San Francisco without a car. The Fremont Hub shopping center and downtown Fremont are both inside this ZIP.
But Washington Hospital, Kaiser Permanente, and Sutter Health also anchor the nearby City Center cluster, according to the City of Fremont Economic Development Office. Housing stock spans mid-century single-family homes from the 1950s and 1960s alongside condos and townhomes built closer to the transit stations. Glenmoor, south of the Centerville commercial strip, counts as one of the more established residential pockets in 94536. Generally, buyers who want walkable access to BART, retail, and healthcare at a lower entry price than 94539 often start here. However, this ZIP spans both FUSD's Washington and American attendance areas — which boundary applies depends entirely on your address. Confirm your school zone with FUSD before committing to any address in 94536.
Not every buyer wants the Mission San Jose premium. For those who don't, 94538 is where the search usually starts. This is South Fremont's primary ZIP, covering the historic Irvington district and the Warm Springs area that runs toward the city's southern border with Milpitas. Even so, Irvington itself is one of the five original communities that merged to form Fremont in 1956, and its residential streets reflect that history: a mix of established post-war housing alongside newer developments closer to the freeway corridors.
The Warm Springs/South Fremont BART station opened here in 2017, anchoring what the City of Fremont calls the Warm Springs Innovation District. Employers there include Tesla's Fremont Factory and Western Digital, Seagate, and Zoox, according to the City of Fremont Economic Development Office. Notably, that proximity matters for buyers whose commute runs through South Fremont rather than toward the Bay or the Peninsula. In terms of schools, the core Irvington area feeds into Irvington High School through FUSD — but that's not a given for every 94538 address. However, portions of 94538 may fall into Kennedy's attendance area depending on exact address. Confirm at fremontunified.org before making any school-based assumption.
On this Fremont ZIP codes map, what makes 94539 the ZIP that buyers talk about before they've even toured a single home? Mission San Jose High School. Notably, the school sits at the center of this community's identity, and its reputation for academic achievement draws buyers from across the Bay Area who want this specific attendance area. Specifically, the ZIP covers the Mission San Jose neighborhood, which takes its name from the historic Mission San José founded in 1797, one of the oldest Spanish missions in California, at the base of the rolling Diablo Range foothills.
In fact, homes here tend to be newer than Fremont's other ZIPs, with significant residential development from the 1980s and 1990s on hillside lots not found in 94536 or 94538. 94539 consistently leads the city in price point. Competition is real. Currently, well-presented homes move quickly, and multiple offers are common on desirable listings, according to the most recent MLS data. Notably, the Mission Attendance Area covers this part of the city according to the California Department of Education, with Hopkins Middle School feeding Mission San Jose High. However, even within 94539, not every address falls in the Mission attendance zone. Confirm your school zone with the FUSD school locator before proceeding.
Pro Tip
In 94539, check your street address using the FUSD school locator before touring — one block can separate two school zones, and that gap shows at resale.
The Dumbarton Bridge connects 94555 to the Peninsula, and that geography drives everything about this ZIP. Specifically, Ardenwood sits in the northwest corner of Fremont, bordered by the San Francisco Bay to the west and the Newark city limits to the north. Planned community is the right description — streets here were laid out in the 1980s and 1990s around parks, walking paths, and proximity to the Ardenwood Historic Farm, a 205-acre working farm operated by the East Bay Regional Park District that preserves the area's agricultural past. In addition, Coyote Hills Regional Park adds baylands trails and open space on the western edge.
The Dumbarton Bridge is the practical route to Menlo Park and the Peninsula corridor. Currently, buyers commuting to Facebook's campus, Stanford University, or similar Peninsula employers count on it. Additionally, the American Attendance Area covers most of 94555, with American High School as the neighborhood high school and Ardenwood Elementary among the area's elementary schools. If you're expecting an older Fremont neighborhood, 94555 will surprise you — housing here runs newer, with a high proportion of attached townhomes alongside single-family neighborhoods. That said, if you're comparing East Bay addresses for a Peninsula commute, this ZIP consistently comes up early in the conversation.
Pro Tip
Time the Dumbarton Bridge crossing during your actual commute hours before writing an offer in 94555 — peak-hour tolls and traffic can shift sharply from what a mapping app shows at midday.
About Fremont: City, County, and Geography
Fremont is an Alameda County city in the East Bay. According to the 2020 U.S. Census, its population was 230,504, ranking it fourth in the Bay Area behind San Jose, San Francisco, and Oakland. Notably, the city covers roughly 88 square miles, from the San Francisco Bay shoreline on the west to the Diablo Range foothills on the east.
Unlike most Bay Area cities, Fremont didn't develop from a single downtown. In fact, on January 23, 1956, five distinct communities merged into one city: Centerville, Irvington, Mission San Jose, Niles, and Warm Springs. That merger is why Fremont still doesn't feel like one place — it feels like five. In fact, each of those historic communities left a geographic and cultural imprint that remains visible in the ZIP code breakdown today.
No East Bay city sits closer to the Silicon Valley corridor than Fremont — and for tech and manufacturing workers who need Bay Area access without Santa Clara County prices, that matters. Additionally, the city sits along two major freeways and is served by two BART stations, with Dumbarton Bridge access rounding out the commute picture. One context note before searching: Fremont is in Alameda County. That matters, consequently, for property tax jurisdiction, county services, and how MLS searches are structured. All search links on this page use county=Alameda accordingly.
For a broader view of the Fremont real estate market, the Fremont listings page and the Alameda County ZIP code map provide citywide context. Additionally, use this Fremont ZIP codes map alongside both for the most complete picture of the Fremont market.
What School District Serves Fremont, CA?
Notably, one school district covers all of Fremont from TK through 12th grade. Fremont Unified School District (FUSD), with more than 32,000 students, operates five high schools, five middle schools, and 29 elementary campuses, according to fremontunified.org. In particular, the district divides Fremont into five attendance areas, each named after its high school.
American High School serves the northern part of the city, including most of 94536 and 94555. Washington High School, meanwhile, covers central Fremont. South of Washington, Irvington High School takes over — away from Mission San Jose and toward the city's southern edge. Similarly, Kennedy High School serves the area between Irvington and Washington. Mission San Jose High School, in turn, serves the Mission San Jose neighborhood that largely corresponds to 94539.
Don't stop at the high school level, though. Each attendance area also designates a middle school and several elementary schools. In short, the split isn't always clear. Two addresses two blocks apart can feed into different elementary schools within the same zone. FUSD manages this through sub-boundary rules at the elementary level. You'll hear about GreatSchools ratings in almost any conversation about Fremont schools. Those ratings reflect test score data and other benchmarks, but they don't verify your enrollment status. That said, the only tool that does is the FUSD school locator at fremontunified.org.
One important distinction from cities like Campbell or Sunnyvale: Fremont is served by a single unified K-12 district. There is no separate elementary district and high school district to navigate. FUSD handles both — which cuts the research in half but doesn't eliminate it. However, it doesn't eliminate the need to verify. Boundaries change, and they don't always shift in ways that get updated on real estate listing descriptions. Still, confirm the specific address with the district enrollment office before any purchase decision based on school access.
For independent verification, the California Department of Education maintains enrollment figures, school performance, and district profiles at cde.ca.gov. Additionally, cross-reference FUSD's data with CDE records for a complete picture — especially for any buyer using this Fremont ZIP codes map to search by school zone before committing.
What Drives the Fremont Economy?
Fremont's economy is one of the most distinctive in the Bay Area. It's not a tech office hub like Palo Alto — it's a manufacturing powerhouse. According to fremont.gov, the city currently hosts more than 1,200 tech, life science, and clean energy companies across three main job clusters: Warm Springs, Bayside, and City Center.
Specifically, Tesla's Fremont Factory anchors the Warm Springs Innovation District in South Fremont. Currently, the factory is one of the largest manufacturing sites in California. It now produces the Model 3 and Model Y. As a result, the surrounding Innovation District has attracted additional companies including Zoox, Western Digital, Seagate, and ThermoFisher Scientific, all in the 94538 corridor near the Warm Springs/South Fremont BART station. Notably, seven of the world's ten largest AI data center server manufacturers now have a Fremont presence, according to CoStar.
By contrast, the Bayside Technology Park, accessible from the 94536 corridor, is the largest single cluster of jobs in the city. Specifically, Lam Research, a leading semiconductor equipment company, is headquartered there and anchors the district. In addition, the park hosts a range of technology, life sciences, and warehousing operations, according to the City of Fremont Economic Development Office.
In addition, Washington Hospital, Kaiser Permanente, and Sutter Health form the healthcare cluster in Fremont's City Center. That cluster, along with city government and retail at Fremont Hub and Gateway Plaza, makes 94536 one of the most job-dense ZIPs in the city. Consequently, buyers who work within Fremont rather than commuting out find that all four residential ZIP codes put them within practical reach of major employers.
How Do Fremont Residents Get Around?
Fremont has more commute options than most East Bay cities, and the right pick depends on which ZIP you're in. In fact, two BART stations serve the city. Fremont Station in 94536 links to Oakland, Berkeley, and San Francisco. Meanwhile, Warm Springs/South Fremont Station in 94538 connects South Fremont to the same network. Check bart.gov for schedules and fares.
On the freeway side, Interstate 880 runs north-south along the western city, linking Oakland north to San Jose south. Interstate 680, meanwhile, cuts through the eastern city, connecting to the Tri-Valley. In particular, if your commute runs toward Menlo Park or Palo Alto, the Dumbarton Bridge is what makes 94555 and the western Fremont corridor viable — Facebook, Stanford, and Palo Alto-area campuses are all reachable without going through San Jose.
That said, before touring in any Fremont ZIP and assuming the commute is workable, drive or take BART at your actual commute hours. Peak-hour conditions, platform crowding, and Dumbarton Bridge toll lane patterns vary enough that a midday test run gives a misleading picture. In short, every ZIP on this Fremont zip codes map has a different commute profile — time the real one before writing the offer.
Can Fremont Homes Support an ADU or Guest House?
Specifically, California AB-68 (2019) and SB-9 (2022) expanded ADU rights statewide, reducing or eliminating many local restrictions that had blocked ADU construction on single-family lots. As a result, a broader range of Fremont properties may now support a guest house, casita, garage conversion, or attached junior ADU than was possible before these laws took effect.
However, lot size matters. Ardenwood's 94555 and portions of 94536 and 94538 include lots large enough to accommodate detached ADU structures, though the specifics depend on lot dimensions, setbacks, and current zoning. The City of Fremont Planning Division at fremont.gov handles ADU permit applications and can confirm what your specific parcel allows before you commit to a purchase based on an ADU plan.
Don't assume a lot will support new construction. Meanwhile, multigenerational buyers looking for a next-gen suite, an in-law unit, or income-offset rental space should search for homes already permitted with ADU structures. In particular, a quick call to Don Orason before the search can help you narrow to listings where the ADU setup already exists. You can also search active Fremont homes with ADU or guest house using live MLS filters.
How Do Property Taxes Work for Fremont Buyers?
Three California laws govern property taxes for Fremont buyers. Specifically, Prop 13 (1978) limits assessed value increases after purchase. Passed the same year, Prop 8 allows temporary reductions when market values fall. In turn, Prop 19 (2020) changed family transfer rules. As a result, all three apply at closing. See boe.ca.gov for details.
Mello-Roos Community Facilities Districts exist in parts of Fremont, notably in the newer planned developments of the 94555 ZIP code. However, whether a specific property carries Mello-Roos supplemental taxes is a parcel-level question, not a ZIP-level one. For the specific parcel, check with Alameda County records at acgov.org, and ask for full disclosure as part of due diligence during any transaction.
That said, before making any purchase or transfer decision based on tax considerations, consult a licensed CPA and tax attorney who practices California property tax law. Nothing on this page constitutes tax or legal advice.
Quick Answers
How many residential ZIP codes does Fremont have?
Four: 94536, 94538, 94539, and 94555. A fifth code, 94537, is a PO Box designation with no residential addresses or MLS listings.
What ZIP code is Mission San Jose in?
ZIP code 94539 covers the Mission San Jose neighborhood and is served by Mission San Jose High School through FUSD.
What county is Fremont in?
Fremont is in Alameda County, not Santa Clara County. All MLS searches for Fremont use county=Alameda.
What school district serves Fremont?
Fremont Unified School District (FUSD) serves TK through 12th grade students across all four Fremont residential ZIP codes. In particular, use the school locator at fremontunified.org to verify enrollment by address.
Frequently Asked Questions About Fremont ZIP Codes
How many ZIP codes appear on the Fremont ZIP codes map?
Fremont has five ZIP codes in total. Four are standard residential codes with active MLS listings: 94536 (Centerville), 94538 (Irvington), 94539 (Mission San Jose), and 94555 (Ardenwood). However, the fifth, 94537, is a PO Box with no residential addresses and no MLS results. As a result, all real estate searches in Fremont use the four standard codes. Search 94537 in any MLS and you'll get zero results. That's not an error.
What is 94537 and why does it show no homes for sale?
ZIP code 94537 is a PO Box-only designation with no residential street delivery addresses. Specifically, searching it in any MLS returns zero results. If you received mail or a utility bill addressed to 94537, your actual residential ZIP is one of the four standard codes. So, confirm your residential ZIP with USPS if you're unsure. Don't rely on a mailing label to determine which MLS search to run.
What school district serves all of Fremont?
One unified district covers the entire city. Fremont Unified School District serves TK through 12th grade across all four residential ZIP codes. In particular, the district divides Fremont into five attendance areas, each named after its high school: American, Irvington, Kennedy, Mission, and Washington. Your street address, not your ZIP code, determines which area you fall into. Use the school locator at fremontunified.org to confirm your assignment before purchasing based on school access.
Which high school serves the 94539 Mission San Jose ZIP code?
Address matters more than ZIP code here. Still, Mission San Jose High School serves most of the 94539 area through FUSD's Mission Attendance Area. However, not every address in 94539 falls into that zone. Some parcels land in a different attendance area. So, the only way to confirm is FUSD's school locator at fremontunified.org. Therefore, check before writing an offer if school access drives your decision.
What BART stations serve Fremont?
Fremont has two BART stations. The 94536 station, for instance, sits in the City Center area of 94536, linking residents to Oakland and San Francisco. Warm Springs/South Fremont Station, which opened in 2017, serves the 94538 area and connects the Warm Springs Innovation District to the rail network. Both are on the same line — the choice comes down to which ZIP you're in and where you're headed. Check bart.gov for fares and schedules.
What are the named neighborhoods in 94536?
Centerville is the most referenced — the historic commercial and residential core running along Fremont Boulevard. South of that corridor sits Glenmoor, an established mid-century pocket. Brookvale occupies the quieter residential stretch north of Centerville. The Fremont Hub shopping center anchors the ZIP's retail activity. That said, MLS usage of neighborhood names isn't always consistent. Ask a local agent about exact boundaries before making decisions based on them.
Is 94539 the most expensive ZIP code in Fremont?
Among Fremont's four residential ZIP codes, 94539 consistently carries the highest home prices. Mission San Jose High School access, hillside lots with views, and a buyer pool weighted toward tech professionals — that combination keeps values above every other ZIP in the city. That pricing gap has been consistent across multiple market cycles, according to the most recent MLS data. Competition is real in 94539. Homes don't sit. If you're searching 94539 seriously, have financing ready before you start touring.
What makes 94555 Ardenwood appealing to Peninsula commuters?
Geography is the short answer. The Dumbarton Bridge connects 94555 to Menlo Park and the Palo Alto corridor — one of the few East Bay ZIPs where a reverse commute to Facebook, Stanford, or similar Peninsula employers can run under 30 minutes. In addition, the Ardenwood Historic Farm parkland and the San Francisco Bay Trail round out the area. That said, time your actual commute before assuming the bridge is as fast as it looks on a map.
Are there ADU and guest house opportunities in Fremont?
Yes. California AB-68 (2019) and SB-9 (2022) expanded ADU rights statewide — Fremont benefits, but results vary by parcel. Ardenwood's 94555 and parts of 94536 and 94538 include lots sized for ADU additions. However, dimensions, setbacks, and current zoning all control what's actually allowed. Confirm ADU eligibility with the City of Fremont Planning Division at fremont.gov before buying with an ADU plan.
What do California's property tax laws mean for Fremont buyers?
What you pay on closing day is just the starting point. California Proposition 13 (1978) limits how much that assessed value can rise each year — but Proposition 8 (1978) can push it back down. Proposition 19 (2020), in turn, changed the rules for passing that base to family members. Also, Mello-Roos taxes may apply in parts of 94555. Check parcel data at acgov.org and boe.ca.gov. That said, consult a licensed CPA and tax attorney before any tax-based decision.
What are the major employers accessible from Fremont ZIP codes?
Fremont's job base is substantial. The Tesla Fremont Factory in the Warm Springs Innovation District is the city's largest employer. Lam Research, meanwhile, anchors the Bayside Technology Park. Western Digital and Seagate round out the semiconductor and storage cluster. Washington Hospital, Kaiser Permanente, and Sutter Health form the healthcare cluster near the 94536 corridor. According to fremont.gov, the Warm Springs Innovation District is on track for tens of thousands of tech jobs in coming years.
How do I verify which school my Fremont address is assigned to?
Your street address, however, is the only reliable method. In particular, ZIP code does not determine your school assignment, and boundaries can shift between academic years. Therefore, start with the FUSD school locator at fremontunified.org. Then call the district enrollment office to confirm. Don't rely on listing agent comments, neighborhood descriptions, or third-party websites for this decision. If you're buying for school access, confirm this before writing an offer — not after.
Are there foreclosures or short sales in Fremont?
Distressed properties exist in every Bay Area market, including Fremont. How many are available at any given time shifts with broader market conditions. Live MLS searches for Fremont foreclosures and short sales are in the Resources section below. However, don't assume a distressed listing means a below-market deal. In competitive ZIPs like 94539, even foreclosed properties can trade at or near full market value because demand in this market doesn't disappear when a property type changes.
Does Fremont have Eichler homes?
Yes, though Fremont isn't as known for Eichler homes as Palo Alto, Sunnyvale, or San Jose. A small number of Joseph Eichler post-and-beam homes were built here in the late 1950s and 1960s. In fact, they appear in MLS searches and draw competitive offers when listed. Use the style search in the Resources section to filter for Eichler listings. For the broader Silicon Valley Eichler market, the Silicon Valley Eichler homes for sale page covers all cities.
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Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. MLS data provided through Real Geeks IDX and is updated every five minutes. All search results reflect current MLS inventory and are subject to change without notice. School boundary information is sourced from Fremont Unified School District and should be verified directly with the district before any purchase decision. Tax information is general in nature and does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult a licensed CPA and tax attorney for guidance specific to your situation. Use this Fremont ZIP codes map for Alameda County residential searches. Silicon Valley Real Estate Team | Don Orason | DRE #01319840 | siliconvalleyrealestateteam.com
