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Homes in 95148: what they're like and what they need

A plain-English report on the 12,369 homes in ZIP 95148, from public Census and city data, with the repairs and upgrades homes like these usually need.

1981

Typical home built

47%

Built before 1980

69%

Heat with gas

80%

Owner-occupied

What homes in 95148 usually need

Gas furnace to heat pump

69% of homes in 95148 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

47% 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 42% 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 1982. 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 95148 were built

2020 or later0%
2010s2%
2000s9%
1990s9%
1980s33%
1970s28%
1960s14%
1950s2%
1940s1%
1939 or earlier2%

89% are detached houses. 25% heat with electricity. Median owner-reported value: $1,279,500.

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Questions about homes in 95148

How old are the homes in 95148?
Half of the 12,369 homes in 95148 (San Jose) were built before 1981, so the typical home is about 45 years old. 47% were built before 1980 and 11% since 2000.
How do homes in 95148 heat?
69% heat with gas and 25% with electricity. Gas-heated homes are the ones heat pump rebates are aimed at.
Are most homes in 95148 owned or rented?
80% are lived in by their owners and 20% are rented. 89% are detached single-family houses.
What is the median home value in 95148?
The Census estimate of the median owner-reported home value in 95148 is $1,279,500 (2020-2024 average).

For local pros: trades that fit 95148

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

  • Roofing #7
  • Appliance Repair #7
  • Solar #9
  • Pressure Washing #9
  • Landscaping & Trees #12
  • Gutters #13
  • Garage Doors #13
  • Fences, Patios & Concrete #14

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Housing figures: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates for ZIP code tabulation area 95148 (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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