Elk Grove, CA
Homes in 95624: what they're like and what they need
A plain-English report on the 20,827 homes in ZIP 95624, from public Census and city data, with the repairs and upgrades homes like these usually need.
1996
Typical home built
21%
Built before 1980
58%
Heat with gas
77%
Owner-occupied
What homes in 95624 usually need
Gas furnace to heat pump
58% of homes in 95624 heat with gas. A heat pump replaces the furnace and adds AC, and local utility rebates often cover a large share.
Original furnace, AC and water heater
39% of homes here were built since 2000. Water heaters usually last 8-12 years and furnaces and AC 15-20, so many original systems are due now.
Roof and gutters before the rains
Half the homes here were built before 1997. 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 95624 were built
87% are detached houses. 35% heat with electricity. Median owner-reported value: $633,300.
Rebates for 95624 homes
- SMUD home rebates (SMUD (electricity provider for Sacramento, Elk Grove, Folsom, Citrus Heights and Rancho Cordova))
- Switch Is On incentive finder (Statewide (California))
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Get a proQuestions about homes in 95624
- How old are the homes in 95624?
- Half of the 20,827 homes in 95624 (Elk Grove) were built before 1996, so the typical home is about 30 years old. 21% were built before 1980 and 39% since 2000.
- How do homes in 95624 heat?
- 58% heat with gas and 35% with electricity. Gas-heated homes are the ones heat pump rebates are aimed at.
- Are most homes in 95624 owned or rented?
- 77% are lived in by their owners and 23% are rented. 87% are detached single-family houses.
- What is the median home value in 95624?
- The Census estimate of the median owner-reported home value in 95624 is $633,300 (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 95624 (estimates, via Census Reporter). "What homes usually need" is general guidance based on home age and heating type, not an inspection of any home.
