Santa Clara, CA

Homes in 95050: what they're like and what they need

A plain-English report on the 16,804 homes in ZIP 95050, from public Census and city data, with the repairs and upgrades homes like these usually need.

1965

Typical home built

71%

Built before 1980

59%

Heat with gas

41%

Owner-occupied

What homes in 95050 usually need

Electrical panel check before an EV charger or heat pump

71% of homes here were built before 1980, when panels were often sized for much less load. Check yours before adding big electric items.

Lead-safe painting and remodeling

About 68% 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

59% of homes in 95050 heat with gas. A heat pump replaces the furnace and adds AC, and Bay Area rebates often cover a large share.

Older pipes and sewer lines

41% 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.

Roof and gutters before the rains

Half the homes here were built before 1966. 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.

Rentals: faster repairs for landlords

59% of homes here are rented. Landlords and property managers can give tenants a repair link that goes straight to their go-to pro.

When homes in 95050 were built

2020 or later1%
2010s7%
2000s6%
1990s4%
1980s10%
1970s13%
1960s18%
1950s26%
1940s6%
1939 or earlier9%

38% are detached houses. 37% heat with electricity. Median owner-reported value: $1,464,700.

Rebates for 95050 homes

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Permits in Santa Clara

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Questions about homes in 95050

How old are the homes in 95050?
Half of the 16,804 homes in 95050 (Santa Clara) were built before 1965, so the typical home is about 61 years old. 71% were built before 1980 and 15% since 2000.
How do homes in 95050 heat?
59% heat with gas and 37% with electricity. Gas-heated homes are the ones heat pump rebates are aimed at.
Are most homes in 95050 owned or rented?
41% are lived in by their owners and 59% are rented. 38% are detached single-family houses.
What is the median home value in 95050?
The Census estimate of the median owner-reported home value in 95050 is $1,464,700 (2020-2024 average).

For local pros: trades that fit 95050

Compared with the other 68 ZIPs SVHN serves, homes here are among the best fits for:

  • Plumbing #17
  • Property Management #17

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Housing figures: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates for ZIP code tabulation area 95050 (estimates, via Census Reporter). "What homes usually need" is general guidance based on home age and heating type, not an inspection of any home.

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