Sacramento, CA
Homes in 95816: what they're like and what they need
A plain-English report on the 11,694 homes in ZIP 95816, from public Census and city data, with the repairs and upgrades homes like these usually need.
1949
Typical home built
77%
Built before 1980
58%
Heat with gas
29%
Owner-occupied
What homes in 95816 usually need
Electrical panel check before an EV charger or heat pump
77% of homes here were built before 1980, when panels were often sized for much less load. Check yours before adding big electric items.
Lead-safe painting and remodeling
About 75% of homes here are older than 1978. Painters and remodelers working on them must follow EPA lead-safe rules (RRP certification).
Older pipes and sewer lines
59% 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.
Gas furnace to heat pump
58% of homes in 95816 heat with gas. A heat pump replaces the furnace and adds AC, and local utility rebates often cover a large share.
Roof and gutters before the rains
Half the homes here were built before 1950. 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.
Rentals: faster repairs for landlords
71% of homes here are rented. Landlords and property managers can give tenants a repair link that goes straight to their go-to pro.
When homes in 95816 were built
33% are detached houses. 39% heat with electricity. Median owner-reported value: $839,700.
Rebates for 95816 homes
- SMUD home rebates (SMUD (electricity provider for Sacramento, Elk Grove, Folsom, Citrus Heights and Rancho Cordova))
- City of Sacramento water rebates (City of Sacramento Department of Utilities)
- Switch Is On incentive finder (Statewide (California))
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Get a proQuestions about homes in 95816
- How old are the homes in 95816?
- Half of the 11,694 homes in 95816 (Sacramento) were built before 1949, so the typical home is about 77 years old. 77% were built before 1980 and 13% since 2000.
- How do homes in 95816 heat?
- 58% heat with gas and 39% with electricity. Gas-heated homes are the ones heat pump rebates are aimed at.
- Are most homes in 95816 owned or rented?
- 29% are lived in by their owners and 71% are rented. 33% are detached single-family houses.
- What is the median home value in 95816?
- The Census estimate of the median owner-reported home value in 95816 is $839,700 (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 95816 (estimates, via Census Reporter). "What homes usually need" is general guidance based on home age and heating type, not an inspection of any home.