Fremont, CA
Homes in 94539: what they're like and what they need
A plain-English report on the 18,127 homes in ZIP 94539, from public Census and city data, with the repairs and upgrades homes like these usually need.
1980
Typical home built
49%
Built before 1980
78%
Heat with gas
79%
Owner-occupied
What homes in 94539 usually need
Gas furnace to heat pump
78% of homes in 94539 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
49% 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 45% 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 1981. 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.
Water heater check
Most tank water heaters last 8-12 years. Rust at the base, rumbling or lukewarm water are the usual signs it's near the end.
When homes in 94539 were built
73% are detached houses. 17% heat with electricity. Median owner-reported value: $1,950,900.
Rebates for 94539 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 94539
- How old are the homes in 94539?
- Half of the 18,127 homes in 94539 (Fremont) were built before 1980, so the typical home is about 46 years old. 49% were built before 1980 and 18% since 2000.
- How do homes in 94539 heat?
- 78% heat with gas and 17% with electricity. Gas-heated homes are the ones heat pump rebates are aimed at.
- Are most homes in 94539 owned or rented?
- 79% are lived in by their owners and 21% are rented. 73% are detached single-family houses.
- What is the median home value in 94539?
- The Census estimate of the median owner-reported home value in 94539 is $1,950,900 (2020-2024 average).
For local pros: trades that fit 94539
Compared with the other 68 ZIPs SVHN serves, homes here are among the best fits for:
- Heating & AC #6
- House Cleaning #6
- Blinds & Shades #6
- Security & Smart Home #6
- Mortgage Lenders #6
- Solar #7
- Landscaping & Trees #7
- General Contractors #7
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Housing figures: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates for ZIP code tabulation area 94539 (estimates, via Census Reporter). "What homes usually need" is general guidance based on home age and heating type, not an inspection of any home.