Campbell, CA
Homes in 95008: what they're like and what they need
A plain-English report on the 20,353 homes in ZIP 95008, from public Census and city data, with the repairs and upgrades homes like these usually need.
1972
Typical home built
68%
Built before 1980
57%
Heat with gas
50%
Owner-occupied
What homes in 95008 usually need
Electrical panel check before an EV charger or heat pump
68% 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 64% 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
57% of homes in 95008 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 1973. 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
24% 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.
When homes in 95008 were built
42% are detached houses. 40% heat with electricity. Median owner-reported value: $1,633,600.
Rebates for 95008 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 95008
- How old are the homes in 95008?
- Half of the 20,353 homes in 95008 (Campbell) were built before 1972, so the typical home is about 54 years old. 68% were built before 1980 and 11% since 2000.
- How do homes in 95008 heat?
- 57% heat with gas and 40% with electricity. Gas-heated homes are the ones heat pump rebates are aimed at.
- Are most homes in 95008 owned or rented?
- 50% are lived in by their owners and 50% are rented. 42% are detached single-family houses.
- What is the median home value in 95008?
- The Census estimate of the median owner-reported home value in 95008 is $1,633,600 (2020-2024 average).
Housing figures: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates for ZIP code tabulation area 95008 (estimates, via Census Reporter). "What homes usually need" is general guidance based on home age and heating type, not an inspection of any home.