Stockton, CA

Homes in 95209: what they're like and what they need

A plain-English report on the 14,106 homes in ZIP 95209, from public Census and city data, with the repairs and upgrades homes like these usually need.

1986

Typical home built

37%

Built before 1980

62%

Heat with gas

74%

Owner-occupied

What homes in 95209 usually need

Gas furnace to heat pump

62% of homes in 95209 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 32% 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 1987. 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 95209 were built

2020 or later1%
2010s5%
2000s25%
1990s12%
1980s21%
1970s25%
1960s4%
1950s5%
1940s2%
1939 or earlier1%

85% are detached houses. 33% heat with electricity. Median owner-reported value: $494,900.

Rebates for 95209 homes

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Permits in Stockton

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Questions about homes in 95209

How old are the homes in 95209?
Half of the 14,106 homes in 95209 (Stockton) were built before 1986, so the typical home is about 40 years old. 37% were built before 1980 and 30% since 2000.
How do homes in 95209 heat?
62% heat with gas and 33% with electricity. Gas-heated homes are the ones heat pump rebates are aimed at.
Are most homes in 95209 owned or rented?
74% are lived in by their owners and 26% are rented. 85% are detached single-family houses.
What is the median home value in 95209?
The Census estimate of the median owner-reported home value in 95209 is $494,900 (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 95209 (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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