Lodi, CA
Homes in 95242: what they're like and what they need
A plain-English report on the 11,441 homes in ZIP 95242, from public Census and city data, with the repairs and upgrades homes like these usually need.
1983
Typical home built
43%
Built before 1980
66%
Heat with gas
70%
Owner-occupied
What homes in 95242 usually need
Gas furnace to heat pump
66% of homes in 95242 heat with gas. A heat pump replaces the furnace and adds AC, and local utility rebates often cover a large share.
Electrical panel check before an EV charger or heat pump
43% 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 40% 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 1984. 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 95242 were built
75% are detached houses. 26% heat with electricity. Median owner-reported value: $567,100.
Rebates for 95242 homes
- PG&E rebates and incentives (PG&E (electricity and gas delivery for Rocklin, West Sacramento, Stockton, Lodi gas and Manteca))
- Switch Is On incentive finder (Statewide (California))
Permits in Lodi
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Get a proQuestions about homes in 95242
- How old are the homes in 95242?
- Half of the 11,441 homes in 95242 (Lodi) were built before 1983, so the typical home is about 43 years old. 43% were built before 1980 and 25% since 2000.
- How do homes in 95242 heat?
- 66% heat with gas and 26% with electricity. Gas-heated homes are the ones heat pump rebates are aimed at.
- Are most homes in 95242 owned or rented?
- 70% are lived in by their owners and 30% are rented. 75% are detached single-family houses.
- What is the median home value in 95242?
- The Census estimate of the median owner-reported home value in 95242 is $567,100 (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 95242 (estimates, via Census Reporter). "What homes usually need" is general guidance based on home age and heating type, not an inspection of any home.