Burlingame, CA

Homes in 94010: what they're like and what they need

Quick answer

Half of the 18,060 homes in 94010 (Burlingame) were built before 1960, and 78% before 1980. Gas heats 65% of them, and owners live in 60%. Homes like these usually need a panel check before adding an EV charger or heat pump, earthquake bolting and bracing, and lead-safe painting and remodeling.

Updated November 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS 2020-2024

A plain-English report on the 18,060 homes in ZIP 94010, from public Census and city data, with the repairs and upgrades homes like these usually need.

1960

Typical home built

78%

Built before 1980

65%

Heat with gas

60%

Owner-occupied

What homes in 94010 usually need

Electrical panel check before an EV charger or heat pump

78% 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 75% of homes here are older than 1978. Painters and remodelers working on them must follow EPA lead-safe rules (RRP certification).

Gas furnace to heat pump

65% of homes in 94010 heat with gas. A heat pump replaces the furnace and adds AC, and local utility rebates often cover a large share.

Older pipes and sewer lines

50% 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.

Roof and gutters before the rains

Half the homes here were built before 1961. 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.

When homes in 94010 were built

2020 or later2%
2010s4%
2000s5%
1990s5%
1980s6%
1970s15%
1960s13%
1950s15%
1940s10%
1939 or earlier25%

60% are detached houses. 31% heat with electricity. Median owner-reported value: $2,000,000+.

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Questions about homes in 94010

How old are the homes in 94010?
Half of the 18,060 homes in 94010 (Burlingame) were built before 1960, so the typical home is about 66 years old. 78% were built before 1980 and 11% since 2000.
How do homes in 94010 heat?
65% heat with gas and 31% with electricity. Gas-heated homes are the ones heat pump rebates are aimed at.
Are most homes in 94010 owned or rented?
60% are lived in by their owners and 40% are rented. 60% are detached single-family houses.
What is the median home value in 94010?
The Census estimate of the median owner-reported home value in 94010 is $2,000,000+ (2020-2024 average).

For local pros: trades that fit 94010

Compared with the other 162 ZIPs SVHN serves, homes here are among the best fits for:

  • Plumbing #15
  • Electrical #18
  • Remodeling #18
  • General Contractors #20
  • Water Damage & Mold #21
  • Windows & Doors #23
  • Pest Control #24
  • Chimney & Fireplace #25

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Housing figures: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates for ZIP code tabulation area 94010 (estimates, via Census Reporter). "What homes usually need" is general guidance based on home age and heating type, not an inspection of any home.

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