Sacramento, CA
Homes in 95821: what they're like and what they need
A plain-English report on the 16,427 homes in ZIP 95821, from public Census and city data, with the repairs and upgrades homes like these usually need.
1963
Typical home built
82%
Built before 1980
56%
Heat with gas
49%
Owner-occupied
What homes in 95821 usually need
Electrical panel check before an EV charger or heat pump
82% 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 79% of homes here are older than 1978. Painters and remodelers working on them must follow EPA lead-safe rules (RRP certification).
Gas furnace to heat pump
56% of homes in 95821 heat with gas. A heat pump replaces the furnace and adds AC, and local utility rebates often cover a large share.
Older pipes and sewer lines
42% 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.
Roof and gutters before the rains
Half the homes here were built before 1964. 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.
When homes in 95821 were built
51% are detached houses. 42% heat with electricity. Median owner-reported value: $496,500.
Rebates for 95821 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 95821
- How old are the homes in 95821?
- Half of the 16,427 homes in 95821 (Sacramento) were built before 1963, so the typical home is about 63 years old. 82% were built before 1980 and 4% since 2000.
- How do homes in 95821 heat?
- 56% heat with gas and 42% with electricity. Gas-heated homes are the ones heat pump rebates are aimed at.
- Are most homes in 95821 owned or rented?
- 49% are lived in by their owners and 51% are rented. 51% are detached single-family houses.
- What is the median home value in 95821?
- The Census estimate of the median owner-reported home value in 95821 is $496,500 (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 95821 (estimates, via Census Reporter). "What homes usually need" is general guidance based on home age and heating type, not an inspection of any home.