Auburn, CA
Homes in 95602: what they're like and what they need
A plain-English report on the 8,182 homes in ZIP 95602, from public Census and city data, with the repairs and upgrades homes like these usually need.
1983
Typical home built
41%
Built before 1980
23%
Heat with gas
80%
Owner-occupied
What homes in 95602 usually need
Propane furnace to heat pump
45% of homes in 95602 heat with propane, usually the most expensive way to heat here. A heat pump replaces the furnace, adds AC, and ends tank refills; check rebates first.
Defensible space before fire season
California asks foothill homeowners to keep up to 100 feet of defensible space: clear dead plants and gutters near the house, and thin brush and trees farther out. Insurers increasingly check it.
Electrical panel check before an EV charger or heat pump
41% of homes here were built before 1980, when panels were often sized for much less load. Check yours before adding big electric items.
Chimney sweep and wood stove check
9% of homes here heat with wood. Creosote builds up every season; a yearly sweep and inspection before winter prevents chimney fires.
Lead-safe painting and remodeling
About 36% 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.
When homes in 95602 were built
82% are detached houses. 19% heat with electricity. Median owner-reported value: $688,500.
Rebates for 95602 homes
- Pioneer Community Energy programs (Pioneer Community Energy (electricity supplier for Rocklin, Auburn, Lincoln, Grass Valley, Nevada City, Placerville and most of western El Dorado County, delivered by PG&E))
- PG&E rebates and incentives (PG&E (electricity and gas delivery for Rocklin, West Sacramento, Stockton, Lodi gas, Manteca and the Sierra foothills))
- Placer County Water Agency rebates (Placer County Water Agency (water for most Rocklin and Auburn-area homes))
- Switch Is On incentive finder (Statewide (California))
Permits in Auburn
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Get a proQuestions about homes in 95602
- How old are the homes in 95602?
- Half of the 8,182 homes in 95602 (Auburn) were built before 1983, so the typical home is about 43 years old. 41% were built before 1980 and 20% since 2000.
- How do homes in 95602 heat?
- 45% heat with propane, 23% with utility gas, 19% with electricity and 9% with wood. Propane is usually the costliest, so those homes save the most with a heat pump.
- Are most homes in 95602 owned or rented?
- 80% are lived in by their owners and 20% are rented. 82% are detached single-family houses.
- What is the median home value in 95602?
- The Census estimate of the median owner-reported home value in 95602 is $688,500 (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 95602 (estimates, via Census Reporter). "What homes usually need" is general guidance based on home age and heating type, not an inspection of any home.
