Danville, CA
Homes in 94506: what they're like and what they need
A plain-English report on the 9,444 homes in ZIP 94506, from public Census and city data, with the repairs and upgrades homes like these usually need.
1994
Typical home built
8%
Built before 1980
76%
Heat with gas
88%
Owner-occupied
What homes in 94506 usually need
Gas furnace to heat pump
76% of homes in 94506 heat with gas. A heat pump replaces the furnace and adds AC, and Bay Area rebates often cover a large share.
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.
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 94506 were built
84% are detached houses. 20% heat with electricity. Median owner-reported value: $1,956,800.
Rebates for 94506 homes
- MCE rebates and incentives (MCE (electricity provider for San Ramon, Danville and other Contra Costa towns))
- BayREN home energy programs (Bay Area Regional Energy Network (9 Bay Area counties))
- Switch Is On incentive finder (Statewide (California))
Permits in Danville
Which projects need a permit, how long it takes and where to apply.
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Get a proQuestions about homes in 94506
- How old are the homes in 94506?
- Half of the 9,444 homes in 94506 (Danville) were built before 1994, so the typical home is about 32 years old. 8% were built before 1980 and 23% since 2000.
- How do homes in 94506 heat?
- 76% heat with gas and 20% with electricity. Gas-heated homes are the ones heat pump rebates are aimed at.
- Are most homes in 94506 owned or rented?
- 88% are lived in by their owners and 12% are rented. 84% are detached single-family houses.
- What is the median home value in 94506?
- The Census estimate of the median owner-reported home value in 94506 is $1,956,800 (2020-2024 average).
For local pros: trades that fit 94506
Compared with the other 68 ZIPs SVHN serves, homes here are among the best fits for:
- Architects & Designers #1
- House Cleaning #1
- Blinds & Shades #2
- Security & Smart Home #2
- Mortgage Lenders #2
- Landscaping & Trees #3
- Fences, Patios & Concrete #3
- Solar #4
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Housing figures: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates for ZIP code tabulation area 94506 (estimates, via Census Reporter). "What homes usually need" is general guidance based on home age and heating type, not an inspection of any home.
