Sunnyvale, CA
Homes in 94089: what they're like and what they need
A plain-English report on the 9,521 homes in ZIP 94089, from public Census and city data, with the repairs and upgrades homes like these usually need.
1994
Typical home built
35%
Built before 1980
56%
Heat with gas
53%
Owner-occupied
What homes in 94089 usually need
Gas furnace to heat pump
56% of homes in 94089 heat with gas. A heat pump replaces the furnace and adds AC, and Bay Area rebates often cover a large share.
Original furnace, AC and water heater
39% of homes here were built since 2000. Water heaters usually last 8-12 years and furnaces and AC 15-20, so many original systems are due now.
Lead-safe painting and remodeling
About 33% 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 1995. 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
19% 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 94089 were built
22% are detached houses. 38% heat with electricity. Median owner-reported value: $387,800.
Rebates for 94089 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 94089
- How old are the homes in 94089?
- Half of the 9,521 homes in 94089 (Sunnyvale) were built before 1994, so the typical home is about 32 years old. 35% were built before 1980 and 39% since 2000.
- How do homes in 94089 heat?
- 56% heat with gas and 38% with electricity. Gas-heated homes are the ones heat pump rebates are aimed at.
- Are most homes in 94089 owned or rented?
- 53% are lived in by their owners and 47% are rented. 22% are detached single-family houses.
- What is the median home value in 94089?
- The Census estimate of the median owner-reported home value in 94089 is $387,800 (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 94089 (estimates, via Census Reporter). "What homes usually need" is general guidance based on home age and heating type, not an inspection of any home.