How old are the homes in 95742?

Half of the 5,509 homes in 95742 (Rancho Cordova) were built before 2009, so the typical home is about 17 years old. 6% were built before 1980 and 91% since 2000.

How do homes in 95742 heat?

71% heat with gas and 23% with electricity. Gas-heated homes are the ones heat pump rebates are aimed at.

Are most homes in 95742 owned or rented?

87% are lived in by their owners and 13% are rented. 94% are detached single-family houses.

What is the median home value in 95742?

The Census estimate of the median owner-reported home value in 95742 is $634,200 (2020-2024 average).

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Homes in 95742: what they're like and what they need

A plain-English report on the 5,509 homes in ZIP 95742, from public Census and city data, with the repairs and upgrades homes like these usually need.

2009

Typical home built

Built before 1980

71%

Heat with gas

87%

Owner-occupied

What homes in 95742 usually need

Original furnace, AC and water heater

91% 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.

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Gas furnace to heat pump

71% of homes in 95742 heat with gas. A heat pump replaces the furnace and adds AC, and local utility rebates often cover a large share.

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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.

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When homes in 95742 were built

2020 or later11%

2010s32%

2000s48%

1990s1%

1980s2%

1970s2%

1960s2%

1950s1%

1940s0%

1939 or earlier1%

94% are detached houses. 23% heat with electricity. Median owner-reported value: $634,200.

Rebates for 95742 homes

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Permits in Rancho Cordova

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Questions about homes in 95742

How old are the homes in 95742?: Half of the 5,509 homes in 95742 (Rancho Cordova) were built before 2009, so the typical home is about 17 years old. 6% were built before 1980 and 91% since 2000.
How do homes in 95742 heat?: 71% heat with gas and 23% with electricity. Gas-heated homes are the ones heat pump rebates are aimed at.
Are most homes in 95742 owned or rented?: 87% are lived in by their owners and 13% are rented. 94% are detached single-family houses.
What is the median home value in 95742?: The Census estimate of the median owner-reported home value in 95742 is $634,200 (2020-2024 average).

Other Rancho Cordova ZIPs

95670

Housing figures: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates for ZIP code tabulation area 95742 (estimates, via Census Reporter). "What homes usually need" is general guidance based on home age and heating type, not an inspection of any home.