Citrus Heights, CA

Homes in 95610: what they're like and what they need

A plain-English report on the 18,133 homes in ZIP 95610, from public Census and city data, with the repairs and upgrades homes like these usually need.

1978

Typical home built

58%

Built before 1980

48%

Heat with gas

53%

Owner-occupied

What homes in 95610 usually need

Electrical panel check before an EV charger or heat pump

58% 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 50% 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 1979. 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 95610 were built

2020 or later1%
2010s2%
2000s6%
1990s12%
1980s22%
1970s37%
1960s9%
1950s7%
1940s3%
1939 or earlier2%

57% are detached houses. 51% heat with electricity. Median owner-reported value: $485,900.

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Questions about homes in 95610

How old are the homes in 95610?
Half of the 18,133 homes in 95610 (Citrus Heights) were built before 1978, so the typical home is about 48 years old. 58% were built before 1980 and 9% since 2000.
How do homes in 95610 heat?
48% heat with gas and 51% with electricity. Gas-heated homes are the ones heat pump rebates are aimed at.
Are most homes in 95610 owned or rented?
53% are lived in by their owners and 47% are rented. 57% are detached single-family houses.
What is the median home value in 95610?
The Census estimate of the median owner-reported home value in 95610 is $485,900 (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 95610 (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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