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Roof repair and hail-damage roofing in Folsom, CA

2 hail reports within 10 miles of Folsom in 2016–2025[1]. Get a roofer out to inspect before a small leak becomes a ceiling. Folsom, in Sacramento County — ZIPs 95630, 95671, counts 91,983 residents (2025 estimate)[2].

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Folsom roofing snapshot: the key figures

Population (2025 est.)
91,983[2]+14.3% since 2020
County
Sacramento[2]
Land area
27.9 sq mi[3]
Population density
3,299 / sq mi[2][3]
Hail reports within 10 mi
2[1]2016–2025 · 1 at 1 inch or larger
Largest hail reported nearby
1.25″[1]Oct 2, 2016, 9.9 mi from city center
Months with the most hail reports
March and October[1]2016–2025
Damaging-wind reports within 10 mi
1[1]peak 49 mph measured · Jan 10, 2023
Median year homes were built
1997[4]the 5th-newest of the 13 Sacramento-area suburbs we cover
Median home value
$755,200[4]2020–2024
Detached single-family homes
73%[4]share of all housing units

What the local data means for roofing in Folsom

Folsom is one of the fastest-growing Sacramento-metro suburbs tracked here: 91,983 people (2025 estimate), up 14.3% since 2020[2]. The city spans 27.9 square miles at 3,299 residents per square mile (the 8th densest) and sits entirely in Sacramento County, served by ZIP codes 95630, 95671[3].

Roofs of every age sit side by side here: 15% of homes were built in 2010 or later and 13% before 1980[4], so two houses on one street can need very different roof work.

2 ZIP codes cover Folsom — 95630 (94% of the city's land), 95671 (5% of the city's land)[5].

The tracked suburbs closest by are Rancho Cordova (8.0 mi SW), Citrus Heights (8.1 mi W) and Rocklin (11.3 mi NW)[3].

Observers filed 2 hail reports within 10 miles of central Folsom in 2016–2025, on 2 storm days across 2 years[1] — the 4th-most of the 13 Sacramento-area suburbs we cover; Rancho Cordova (1), Citrus Heights (3), and Rocklin (3) for comparison. 1 was severe-size, 1 inch or more[6].

Biggest: 1.25-inch on Oct 2, 2016, 9.9 miles NW of the center. Latest: Mar 20, 2019, 0.88-inch[1]. Reports peak in March and October.

1 damaging-wind report came from within 10 miles in 2016–2025, peaking at 49 mph (measured) on Jan 10, 2023[1]. 1 tornado report also falls inside that radius[1].

Half of Folsom's homes were built in 1997 or later[4] — the 5th-newest of the 13 Sacramento-area suburbs we cover (median years nearby: Rancho Cordova (1979), Citrus Heights (1977), and Rocklin (1998)). Many roofs here may still carry builder or manufacturer warranties.

Median home value: $755,200 (the 2nd-highest of the 13 Sacramento-area suburbs we cover); 73% of housing is detached houses[4].

Among the 13 suburbs tracked here, Folsom stands out for the 2nd-highest median home value ($755,200)[4].

Hail reports within 10 miles of Folsom, 2016–2025

N 5 mi10 mi
Largest reports
DateSizeDistance
Oct 2, 20161.25″9.9 mi
Mar 20, 20190.88″9.7 mi
Each dot is one hail report, sized by hail diameter, placed relative to the city center. Rings: 5 and 10 miles.[1]

Finding roofing help around Folsom

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Whose roof is it? Folsom homes by building type

Most Folsom homes stand alone (73%[4] detached), so the roof — and the call on repair versus replacement — usually rests with the owner.

After detached houses, the biggest group is 5–9 units: 1,624 of 30,868 housing units[4].

Folsom's 720 mobile homes (2.3%) need a roofer who works on manufactured-home roofs; mention it when you request help.

Folsom's 30,868 housing units by building type, 2020–2024[4]
Building typeUnitsShareMargin of error
Detached house22,43172.7%±581
Attached house (townhouse, rowhouse)1,2654.1%±241
Duplex (2 units)1620.5%±84
3–4 units8252.7%±202
5–9 units1,6245.3%±336
10–19 units1,5725.1%±388
20–49 units6572.1%±209
50 or more units1,6125.2%±244
Mobile home7202.3%±323

Margins of error are the Census Bureau’s 90% intervals; small categories in small cities are rough.

The data underneath this Folsom page

Folsom next to the typical covered suburb (median of 13)[4][1]
MeasureFolsomMedian of 13Difference
Built 2010 or later15%13%3 pts higher
Median home value$755,200$630,10020% higher
Owner-occupied70%62%7 pts higher
Detached single-family73%71%2 pts higher
Median year built1997198710 years newer
Hail reports (10 mi)22same as median
Damaging-wind reports (10 mi)11same as median

Sorted by largest difference. Each median is the middle value across the covered Sacramento-area suburbs, from the same sources.

Folsom beside its nearest neighbours[1][4][3]
CityHail reports ≤10 mi1 inch or largerLargestMedian year built
Folsom211.25″1997
Rancho Cordova 8.0 mi100.88″1979
Citrus Heights 8.1 mi311.25″1977
Rocklin 11.3 mi311.25″1998
Roseville 12.0 mi311.25″1998
Auburn 16.2 mi00—1978
Most recent hail reports within 10 miles of Folsom[1]
DateSizeWhere
Mar 20, 20190.88″9.7 mi W
Oct 2, 20161.25″9.9 mi NW
Most recent damaging-wind reports within 10 miles[1]
DateWindDistance
Jan 10, 202349 mph8.9 mi
Hail reports near Folsom by month, 2016–2025[1]
MonthReports
March1
October1
When Folsom's 30,868 housing units were built[4]
BuiltUnitsShareMargin of error
2020 or later1,3804.5%±308
2010 to 20193,38511.0%±463
2000 to 20098,10226.2%±603
1990 to 19998,34227.0%±600
1980 to 19895,78518.7%±484
1970 to 19791,7265.6%±239
1960 to 19697562.4%±364
1950 to 19591,0463.4%±292
1940 to 1949490.2%±48
1939 or earlier2971.0%±102

ACS 2020–2024 estimates; margins of error are the Census Bureau's 90% intervals.

ZIP code areas covering Folsom[5]
ZIP (ZCTA)Share of Folsom's landShare of the ZIP inside the city
9563094%100%
956715%100%

roofing questions from Folsom homeowners

How often does hail hit near Folsom?

On 2 days in 2016–2025, in 2 different years[1].

When is hail season in Folsom?

Nearby reports peak in March and October[1].

Which Folsom areas do these roofers cover?

ZIP 95630 and 95671[5], Sacramento County. Close by: Rancho Cordova (8.0 mi), Citrus Heights (8.1 mi), and Rocklin (11.3 mi)[3].

Storm disaster declarations for Sacramento County?

9 storm-related declarations since 2000, including Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides (DR-4699, 2023), Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides (EM-3592, 2023), and Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides (DR-4683, 2022)[7].

My Folsom home is fairly new — could the roof still be under warranty?

Possibly: 15% of Folsom's housing units were built in 2010 or later[4], the 4th-highest share of the 13 Sacramento-area suburbs we cover. Check your closing paperwork for warranties before paying for a repair.

Sources

  1. NOAA Storm Events Database
  2. Census population estimates, Vintage 2025
  3. Census Gazetteer 2025
  4. Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year (keyless bulk)
  5. Census 2020 ZCTA–place file
  6. NWS Storm Prediction Center FAQ (link unverified)
  7. OpenFEMA disaster declarations

Data pulled Sep 28, 2026. Full citations and method.