Stockton, CA
Homes in 95204: what they're like and what they need
A plain-English report on the 12,344 homes in ZIP 95204, from public Census and city data, with the repairs and upgrades homes like these usually need.
1955
Typical home built
90%
Built before 1980
62%
Heat with gas
59%
Owner-occupied
What homes in 95204 usually need
Electrical panel check before an EV charger or heat pump
90% 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 88% of homes here are older than 1978. Painters and remodelers working on them must follow EPA lead-safe rules (RRP certification).
Older pipes and sewer lines
63% 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.
Gas furnace to heat pump
62% of homes in 95204 heat with gas. A heat pump replaces the furnace and adds AC, and local utility rebates often cover a large share.
Roof and gutters before the rains
Half the homes here were built before 1956. 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 95204 were built
77% are detached houses. 31% heat with electricity. Median owner-reported value: $387,100.
Rebates for 95204 homes
- Ava Community Energy rebates (Ava Community Energy (electricity provider for much of the East Bay, Tri-Valley, Tracy and Stockton))
- PG&E rebates and incentives (PG&E (electricity and gas delivery for Rocklin, West Sacramento, Stockton, Lodi gas and Manteca))
- Cal Water conservation rebates (Cal Water (water for central Stockton))
- Switch Is On incentive finder (Statewide (California))
Permits in Stockton
Which projects need a permit, how long it takes and where to apply.
Stockton permit checkerPros serving Stockton
- Plumbers in Stockton
- Heating & AC Contractors in Stockton
- Electricians in Stockton
- Handyman Services in Stockton
- Roofers in Stockton
- Pest Control Companies in Stockton
- Painters in Stockton
- Landscapers & Tree Services in Stockton
- General Contractors in Stockton
- Solar Installers in Stockton
Need something done in 95204?
Tell us once. SVHN finds a checked local pro, and you approve before anyone comes out.
Get a proQuestions about homes in 95204
- How old are the homes in 95204?
- Half of the 12,344 homes in 95204 (Stockton) were built before 1955, so the typical home is about 71 years old. 90% were built before 1980 and 3% since 2000.
- How do homes in 95204 heat?
- 62% heat with gas and 31% with electricity. Gas-heated homes are the ones heat pump rebates are aimed at.
- Are most homes in 95204 owned or rented?
- 59% are lived in by their owners and 41% are rented. 77% are detached single-family houses.
- What is the median home value in 95204?
- The Census estimate of the median owner-reported home value in 95204 is $387,100 (2020-2024 average).
Other Stockton ZIPs
Housing figures: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates for ZIP code tabulation area 95204 (estimates, via Census Reporter). "What homes usually need" is general guidance based on home age and heating type, not an inspection of any home.