Danville, CA
Homes in 94526: what they're like and what they need
A plain-English report on the 12,185 homes in ZIP 94526, from public Census and city data, with the repairs and upgrades homes like these usually need.
1976
Typical home built
65%
Built before 1980
75%
Heat with gas
84%
Owner-occupied
What homes in 94526 usually need
Gas furnace to heat pump
75% of homes in 94526 heat with gas. A heat pump replaces the furnace and adds AC, and Bay Area rebates often cover a large share.
Electrical panel check before an EV charger or heat pump
65% 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 57% 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 1977. 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 94526 were built
76% are detached houses. 20% heat with electricity. Median owner-reported value: $1,677,700.
Rebates for 94526 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
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Get a proQuestions about homes in 94526
- How old are the homes in 94526?
- Half of the 12,185 homes in 94526 (Danville) were built before 1976, so the typical home is about 50 years old. 65% were built before 1980 and 5% since 2000.
- How do homes in 94526 heat?
- 75% heat with gas and 20% with electricity. Gas-heated homes are the ones heat pump rebates are aimed at.
- Are most homes in 94526 owned or rented?
- 84% are lived in by their owners and 16% are rented. 76% are detached single-family houses.
- What is the median home value in 94526?
- The Census estimate of the median owner-reported home value in 94526 is $1,677,700 (2020-2024 average).
For local pros: trades that fit 94526
Compared with the other 68 ZIPs SVHN serves, homes here are among the best fits for:
- Flooring #2
- Home Inspection #2
- Roofing #3
- Blinds & Shades #3
- Security & Smart Home #3
- Real Estate Agents #3
- Mortgage Lenders #3
- Handyman #4
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Housing figures: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates for ZIP code tabulation area 94526 (estimates, via Census Reporter). "What homes usually need" is general guidance based on home age and heating type, not an inspection of any home.