West Sacramento, CA
Homes in 95691: what they're like and what they need
A plain-English report on the 15,223 homes in ZIP 95691, from public Census and city data, with the repairs and upgrades homes like these usually need.
1999
Typical home built
37%
Built before 1980
67%
Heat with gas
66%
Owner-occupied
What homes in 95691 usually need
Gas furnace to heat pump
67% of homes in 95691 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
49% 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.
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 35% 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 2000. 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.
Older pipes and sewer lines
23% of homes here are from the 1950s or earlier, when galvanized supply pipes and clay or cast-iron sewer lines were common. A camera inspection of the sewer line is cheap insurance.
When homes in 95691 were built
68% are detached houses. 26% heat with electricity. Median owner-reported value: $555,800.
Rebates for 95691 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 West Sacramento
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Get a proQuestions about homes in 95691
- How old are the homes in 95691?
- Half of the 15,223 homes in 95691 (West Sacramento) were built before 1999, so the typical home is about 27 years old. 37% were built before 1980 and 49% since 2000.
- How do homes in 95691 heat?
- 67% heat with gas and 26% with electricity. Gas-heated homes are the ones heat pump rebates are aimed at.
- Are most homes in 95691 owned or rented?
- 66% are lived in by their owners and 34% are rented. 68% are detached single-family houses.
- What is the median home value in 95691?
- The Census estimate of the median owner-reported home value in 95691 is $555,800 (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 95691 (estimates, via Census Reporter). "What homes usually need" is general guidance based on home age and heating type, not an inspection of any home.
