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Homes in 95832: what they're like and what they need
A plain-English report on the 3,428 homes in ZIP 95832, from public Census and city data, with the repairs and upgrades homes like these usually need.
1973
Typical home built
64%
Built before 1980
58%
Heat with gas
62%
Owner-occupied
What homes in 95832 usually need
Electrical panel check before an EV charger or heat pump
64% 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 60% 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
58% of homes in 95832 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 1974. 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 95832 were built
78% are detached houses. 34% heat with electricity. Median owner-reported value: $399,600.
Rebates for 95832 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 95832
- How old are the homes in 95832?
- Half of the 3,428 homes in 95832 (Sacramento) were built before 1973, so the typical home is about 53 years old. 64% were built before 1980 and 25% since 2000.
- How do homes in 95832 heat?
- 58% heat with gas and 34% with electricity. Gas-heated homes are the ones heat pump rebates are aimed at.
- Are most homes in 95832 owned or rented?
- 62% are lived in by their owners and 38% are rented. 78% are detached single-family houses.
- What is the median home value in 95832?
- The Census estimate of the median owner-reported home value in 95832 is $399,600 (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 95832 (estimates, via Census Reporter). "What homes usually need" is general guidance based on home age and heating type, not an inspection of any home.