Sunnyvale, CA

Homes in 94087: what they're like and what they need

A plain-English report on the 21,617 homes in ZIP 94087, from public Census and city data, with the repairs and upgrades homes like these usually need.

1967

Typical home built

77%

Built before 1980

63%

Heat with gas

56%

Owner-occupied

What homes in 94087 usually need

Electrical panel check before an EV charger or heat pump

77% 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 74% 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

63% of homes in 94087 heat with gas. A heat pump replaces the furnace and adds AC, and Bay Area rebates often cover a large share.

Older pipes and sewer lines

29% 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 1968. 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 94087 were built

2020 or later1%
2010s3%
2000s5%
1990s5%
1980s10%
1970s19%
1960s30%
1950s27%
1940s1%
1939 or earlier1%

56% are detached houses. 34% heat with electricity. Median owner-reported value: $2,000,000+.

Rebates for 94087 homes

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Permits in Sunnyvale

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Questions about homes in 94087

How old are the homes in 94087?
Half of the 21,617 homes in 94087 (Sunnyvale) were built before 1967, so the typical home is about 59 years old. 77% were built before 1980 and 8% since 2000.
How do homes in 94087 heat?
63% heat with gas and 34% with electricity. Gas-heated homes are the ones heat pump rebates are aimed at.
Are most homes in 94087 owned or rented?
56% are lived in by their owners and 44% are rented. 56% are detached single-family houses.
What is the median home value in 94087?
The Census estimate of the median owner-reported home value in 94087 is $2,000,000+ (2020-2024 average).

For local pros: trades that fit 94087

Compared with the other 68 ZIPs SVHN serves, homes here are among the best fits for:

  • Plumbing #12
  • Remodeling #12
  • Water Damage & Mold #15
  • General Contractors #15
  • Electrical #16
  • Pest Control #17
  • Windows & Doors #17

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Housing figures: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates for ZIP code tabulation area 94087 (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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