Sunnyvale, CA
Homes in 94086: what they're like and what they need
A plain-English report on the 21,955 homes in ZIP 94086, from public Census and city data, with the repairs and upgrades homes like these usually need.
1977
Typical home built
58%
Built before 1980
45%
Heat with gas
31%
Owner-occupied
What homes in 94086 usually need
Electrical panel check before an EV charger or heat pump
58% of homes here were built before 1980, when panels were often sized for much less load. Check yours before adding big electric items.
Lead-safe painting and remodeling
About 53% 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 1978. 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.
Rentals: faster repairs for landlords
69% of homes here are rented. Landlords and property managers can give tenants a repair link that goes straight to their go-to pro.
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.
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 94086 were built
28% are detached houses. 52% heat with electricity. Median owner-reported value: $1,810,200.
Rebates for 94086 homes
- Silicon Valley Clean Energy Home Rebates (Silicon Valley Clean Energy (your electricity provider))
- Valley Water Landscape Rebate Program (Valley Water (Santa Clara County water district))
- 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 94086
- How old are the homes in 94086?
- Half of the 21,955 homes in 94086 (Sunnyvale) were built before 1977, so the typical home is about 49 years old. 58% were built before 1980 and 19% since 2000.
- How do homes in 94086 heat?
- 45% heat with gas and 52% with electricity. Gas-heated homes are the ones heat pump rebates are aimed at.
- Are most homes in 94086 owned or rented?
- 31% are lived in by their owners and 69% are rented. 28% are detached single-family houses.
- What is the median home value in 94086?
- The Census estimate of the median owner-reported home value in 94086 is $1,810,200 (2020-2024 average).
For local pros: trades that fit 94086
Compared with the other 68 ZIPs SVHN serves, homes here are among the best fits for:
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- Property Management #6
- Locksmith #12
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Housing figures: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates for ZIP code tabulation area 94086 (estimates, via Census Reporter). "What homes usually need" is general guidance based on home age and heating type, not an inspection of any home.