Pleasanton, CA
Homes in 94588: what they're like and what they need
A plain-English report on the 12,797 homes in ZIP 94588, from public Census and city data, with the repairs and upgrades homes like these usually need.
1986
Typical home built
37%
Built before 1980
65%
Heat with gas
63%
Owner-occupied
What homes in 94588 usually need
Gas furnace to heat pump
65% of homes in 94588 heat with gas. A heat pump replaces the furnace and adds AC, and Bay Area rebates often cover a large share.
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 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 1987. 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 94588 were built
56% are detached houses. 30% heat with electricity. Median owner-reported value: $1,384,300.
Rebates for 94588 homes
- Ava Community Energy rebates (Ava Community Energy (electricity provider for much of the East Bay, Tri-Valley and Tracy))
- 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 94588
- How old are the homes in 94588?
- Half of the 12,797 homes in 94588 (Pleasanton) were built before 1986, so the typical home is about 40 years old. 37% were built before 1980 and 18% since 2000.
- How do homes in 94588 heat?
- 65% heat with gas and 30% with electricity. Gas-heated homes are the ones heat pump rebates are aimed at.
- Are most homes in 94588 owned or rented?
- 63% are lived in by their owners and 37% are rented. 56% are detached single-family houses.
- What is the median home value in 94588?
- The Census estimate of the median owner-reported home value in 94588 is $1,384,300 (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 94588 (estimates, via Census Reporter). "What homes usually need" is general guidance based on home age and heating type, not an inspection of any home.