Milpitas, CA
Homes in 95035: what they're like and what they need
A plain-English report on the 26,098 homes in ZIP 95035, from public Census and city data, with the repairs and upgrades homes like these usually need.
1987
Typical home built
40%
Built before 1980
60%
Heat with gas
58%
Owner-occupied
What homes in 95035 usually need
Gas furnace to heat pump
60% of homes in 95035 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
40% 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 36% of homes here are older than 1978. Painters and remodelers working on them must follow EPA lead-safe rules (RRP certification).
Original furnace, AC and water heater
35% 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.
Roof and gutters before the rains
Half the homes here were built before 1988. 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.
When homes in 95035 were built
46% are detached houses. 35% heat with electricity. Median owner-reported value: $1,253,200.
Rebates for 95035 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))
Permits in Milpitas
Which projects need a permit, how long it takes and where to apply.
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Get a proQuestions about homes in 95035
- How old are the homes in 95035?
- Half of the 26,098 homes in 95035 (Milpitas) were built before 1987, so the typical home is about 39 years old. 40% were built before 1980 and 35% since 2000.
- How do homes in 95035 heat?
- 60% heat with gas and 35% with electricity. Gas-heated homes are the ones heat pump rebates are aimed at.
- Are most homes in 95035 owned or rented?
- 58% are lived in by their owners and 42% are rented. 46% are detached single-family houses.
- What is the median home value in 95035?
- The Census estimate of the median owner-reported home value in 95035 is $1,253,200 (2020-2024 average).
Housing figures: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates for ZIP code tabulation area 95035 (estimates, via Census Reporter). "What homes usually need" is general guidance based on home age and heating type, not an inspection of any home.