Fremont, CA
Homes in 94536: what they're like and what they need
A plain-English report on the 26,533 homes in ZIP 94536, from public Census and city data, with the repairs and upgrades homes like these usually need.
1975
Typical home built
62%
Built before 1980
72%
Heat with gas
59%
Owner-occupied
What homes in 94536 usually need
Gas furnace to heat pump
72% of homes in 94536 heat with gas. A heat pump replaces the furnace and adds AC, and Bay Area rebates often cover a large share.
Electrical panel check before an EV charger or heat pump
62% of homes here were built before 1980, when panels were often sized for much less load. Check yours before adding big electric items.
Earthquake bolting and bracing
Houses built before 1980 on raised foundations are the ones California's Earthquake Brace + Bolt program offers grants for. Check whether your home qualifies.
Lead-safe painting and remodeling
About 57% of homes here are older than 1978. Painters and remodelers working on them must follow EPA lead-safe rules (RRP certification).
Roof and gutters before the rains
Half the homes here were built before 1976. Most roofs last 20-30 years, so many are on their second or third. Clean gutters and a roof check before winter storms prevent most leaks.
Older pipes and sewer lines
18% of homes here are from the 1950s or earlier, when galvanized supply pipes and clay or cast-iron sewer lines were common. A camera inspection of the sewer line is cheap insurance.
When homes in 94536 were built
54% are detached houses. 25% heat with electricity. Median owner-reported value: $1,287,800.
Rebates for 94536 homes
- Ava Community Energy rebates (Ava Community Energy (electricity provider for much of the East Bay, Tri-Valley and Tracy))
- BayREN home energy programs (Bay Area Regional Energy Network (9 Bay Area counties))
- Switch Is On incentive finder (Statewide (California))
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Get a proQuestions about homes in 94536
- How old are the homes in 94536?
- Half of the 26,533 homes in 94536 (Fremont) were built before 1975, so the typical home is about 51 years old. 62% were built before 1980 and 11% since 2000.
- How do homes in 94536 heat?
- 72% heat with gas and 25% with electricity. Gas-heated homes are the ones heat pump rebates are aimed at.
- Are most homes in 94536 owned or rented?
- 59% are lived in by their owners and 41% are rented. 54% are detached single-family houses.
- What is the median home value in 94536?
- The Census estimate of the median owner-reported home value in 94536 is $1,287,800 (2020-2024 average).
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Housing figures: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates for ZIP code tabulation area 94536 (estimates, via Census Reporter). "What homes usually need" is general guidance based on home age and heating type, not an inspection of any home.