Sacramento, CA
Homes in 95842: what they're like and what they need
A plain-English report on the 12,117 homes in ZIP 95842, from public Census and city data, with the repairs and upgrades homes like these usually need.
1978
Typical home built
59%
Built before 1980
49%
Heat with gas
51%
Owner-occupied
What homes in 95842 usually need
Electrical panel check before an EV charger or heat pump
59% 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 51% 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 1979. 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 95842 were built
54% are detached houses. 48% heat with electricity. Median owner-reported value: $413,700.
Rebates for 95842 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 95842
- How old are the homes in 95842?
- Half of the 12,117 homes in 95842 (Sacramento) were built before 1978, so the typical home is about 48 years old. 59% were built before 1980 and 4% since 2000.
- How do homes in 95842 heat?
- 49% heat with gas and 48% with electricity. Gas-heated homes are the ones heat pump rebates are aimed at.
- Are most homes in 95842 owned or rented?
- 51% are lived in by their owners and 49% are rented. 54% are detached single-family houses.
- What is the median home value in 95842?
- The Census estimate of the median owner-reported home value in 95842 is $413,700 (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 95842 (estimates, via Census Reporter). "What homes usually need" is general guidance based on home age and heating type, not an inspection of any home.