Stockton, CA
Homes in 95206: what they're like and what they need
A plain-English report on the 18,787 homes in ZIP 95206, from public Census and city data, with the repairs and upgrades homes like these usually need.
1994
Typical home built
35%
Built before 1980
58%
Heat with gas
60%
Owner-occupied
What homes in 95206 usually need
Gas furnace to heat pump
58% of homes in 95206 heat with gas. A heat pump replaces the furnace and adds AC, and local utility rebates often cover a large share.
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 33% 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 1995. 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
23% 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.
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 95206 were built
87% are detached houses. 34% heat with electricity. Median owner-reported value: $424,600.
Rebates for 95206 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
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Get a proQuestions about homes in 95206
- How old are the homes in 95206?
- Half of the 18,787 homes in 95206 (Stockton) were built before 1994, so the typical home is about 32 years old. 35% were built before 1980 and 34% since 2000.
- How do homes in 95206 heat?
- 58% heat with gas and 34% with electricity. Gas-heated homes are the ones heat pump rebates are aimed at.
- Are most homes in 95206 owned or rented?
- 60% are lived in by their owners and 40% are rented. 87% are detached single-family houses.
- What is the median home value in 95206?
- The Census estimate of the median owner-reported home value in 95206 is $424,600 (2020-2024 average).
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Housing figures: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates for ZIP code tabulation area 95206 (estimates, via Census Reporter). "What homes usually need" is general guidance based on home age and heating type, not an inspection of any home.