Plumbing repair · Dublin, Ohio
Plumbing repair in Dublin, OH
Leak, backed-up drain, no hot water, or a frozen line? The largest share of Dublin's homes (28%) was built 1990 to 1999[1]. Request a licensed plumber who works here. Dublin, in Franklin County and Union County and Delaware County — ZIPs 43016, 43017, counts 49,094 residents (2025 estimate)[2].
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Dublin at a glance for plumbing
- Population (2025 est.)
- 49,094[2]-0.4% since 2020
- County
- Franklin / Union / Delaware[2]city spans more than one county
- Land area
- 24.7 sq mi[3]
- Decade the most homes date from
- 1990 to 1999[1]28% of housing units
- Homes built before 1980
- 11%[1]the 2nd-lowest share of the 15 Columbus-area suburbs we cover
- Homes built 1980–1999
- 51%[1]2020–2024
- Homes built 2010 or later
- 16%[1]the 7th-highest share of the 15 Columbus-area suburbs we cover
- Winter-storm & freeze days, franklin zone
- 68[4]2016–2025
- Flood & flash-flood reports within 10 mi
- 19[4]3 flash floods, 2016–2025; flood-prone homes need working drainage and backflow prevention
- FEMA flood-insurance claims, local ZIPs
- 26[5]1 in the last 10 years; 20 paid
- Homes on utility gas heat
- 77%[1]gas piping work usually needs a permit and a licensed installer
What Dublin's numbers say about plumbing
Dublin is one of the most established suburbs tracked here — 49,094 people (2025 estimate), down just 0.4% since 2020[2]. On the map that's 24.7 square miles holding 1,989 residents per square mile, the 14th densest of the suburbs here; it spans Franklin County and Union County and Delaware County, with ZIP codes 43016, 43017[3].
With 16% of homes built since 2010 and 11% before 1980[1], Dublin's plumbing runs from brand-new supply lines and fixtures to aging pipe, original valves and water heaters past their rated life.
Mail to Dublin goes through 2 ZIP codes — 43016 (50% of the city's land), 43017 (49% of the city's land)[6].
The tracked suburbs closest by are Powell (5.1 mi NE), Hilliard (5.5 mi S) and Worthington (6.7 mi E)[3].
11% of Dublin's 18,639 housing units predate 1980 and 16% went up in 2010 or later[1] — the 2nd-lowest pre-1980 share of the 15 Columbus-area suburbs we cover; nearby, Powell (4%), Hilliard (21%), and Worthington (83%) predate 1980. The 51% built in 1980–1999 are at the age where original water heaters and valves get replaced.
The biggest single slice — 28% — was built 1990 to 1999, and the median home dates to 1996[1]. Neighbours from the same era tend to hit the same plumbing problems at the same time.
Freeze risk: the franklin forecast zone logged 68 winter-storm, ice or hard-freeze days in 2016–2025, including February 2021; the latest was Dec 13, 2025[4].
Water from the sky is plumbing work too: 19 flood or flash-flood reports within 10 miles over 2016–2025[4], and FEMA logged 26 flood-insurance claims across Dublin's ZIPs[5]. Homes that take water need working drainage, sump pumps and backflow prevention.
77% of homes heat with utility gas, and 23% of households rent[1].
Among the 15 suburbs tracked here, Dublin stands out for the 2nd-lowest pre-1980 housing share (11%)[1] and the 2nd-fewest flood reports nearby (19)[4].
Dublin storm calendar
Within 10 miles of Dublin, 2016–2025: 3 flash-flood reports and 16 flood or heavy-rain reports[4]. Peak: 68% in May, June, and August. Busiest year 2020 (6); 3 of 10 years had none. Busiest month June 2018 (3). Latest: flood or heavy-rain report, Aug 21, 2022, 9.9 mi out.
| Month | Flash flood | Flood & heavy rain | All |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb | – | 1 | 1 |
| Mar | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| May | – | 4 | 4 |
| Jun | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| Jul | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Aug | – | 5 | 5 |
| Sep | – | 1 | 1 |
Get plumbing help in Dublin
Plumbing repair contractors taking requests around Dublin cover ZIP codes 43016, 43017.
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The Dublin numbers behind this page
| Measure | Dublin | Median of 15 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built before 1980 | 11% | 42% | 31 pts lower |
| Built before 1960 | 4.0% | 14.4% | 10 pts lower |
| Built 2010 or later | 16% | 10% | 6 pts higher |
| Flood reports (10 mi) | 19 | 35 | 16 fewer |
| Renter-occupied | 23% | 29% | 6 pts lower |
| Utility-gas heat | 77% | 75% | 2 pts higher |
| Median year built | 1996 | 1985 | 11 years newer |
Biggest gaps first. Medians are middle values across the Columbus-area suburbs we cover, drawn from the same sources.
| City | Flood reports | NFIP claims | Freeze days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dublin | 19 | 26 | 68 |
| Powell 5.1 mi | 32 | 32 | 55 |
| Hilliard 5.5 mi | 29 | 7 | 68 |
| Worthington 6.7 mi | 43 | 60 | 68 |
| Upper Arlington 7.1 mi | 46 | 76 | 68 |
| Westerville 12.3 mi | 35 | 71 | 68 |
| ZIP | Claims | Paid | Busiest year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43016 | 7 | $24,808 | 1981 (1) |
| 43017 | 19 | $371,698 | 1990 (3) |
ZIPs extend past city limits.
| Date | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2022 | Flood | 9.1 mi |
| Aug 21, 2022 | Flood | 9.9 mi |
| Jul 17, 2022 | Flood | 2.4 mi |
| May 14, 2022 | Flood | 8.8 mi |
| Aug 31, 2021 | Flood | 7.4 mi |
| Aug 7, 2021 | Flood | 6.6 mi |
| Sep 7, 2020 | Flood | 9.8 mi |
| May 19, 2020 | Flood | 6.3 mi |
| Built | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 190 | 1.0% | ±100 |
| 2010 to 2019 | 2,858 | 15.3% | ±328 |
| 2000 to 2009 | 4,176 | 22.4% | ±503 |
| 1990 to 1999 | 5,144 | 27.6% | ±550 |
| 1980 to 1989 | 4,273 | 22.9% | ±394 |
| 1970 to 1979 | 1,000 | 5.4% | ±221 |
| 1960 to 1969 | 246 | 1.3% | ±105 |
| 1950 to 1959 | 388 | 2.1% | ±223 |
| 1940 to 1949 | 105 | 0.6% | ±71 |
| 1939 or earlier | 259 | 1.4% | ±158 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates; margins of error are the Census Bureau's 90% intervals.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing units | 18,639 |
| Detached single-family | 12,772 (69%) |
| Occupied homes | 17,995 |
| Owner-occupied | 13,873 (77%) |
| Renter-occupied | 4,122 (23%) |
| Median home value | $563,500 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates.
| Main heating fuel | Homes | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 13,829 | 76.8% | ±653 |
| Electricity | 3,860 | 21.5% | ±526 |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane, butane, etc.) | 122 | 0.7% | ±74 |
| No fuel used | 80 | 0.4% | ±69 |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 71 | 0.4% | ±59 |
| Solar energy | 14 | 0.1% | ±22 |
| Wood | 10 | 0.1% | ±16 |
| Coal or coke | 9 | 0.1% | ±16 |
| ZIP (ZCTA) | Share of Dublin's land | Share of the ZIP inside the city |
|---|---|---|
| 43016 | 50% | 65% |
| 43017 | 49% | 75% |
Dated heat and freeze records for the FRANKLIN forecast zone: see the county list.
plumbing questions from Dublin homeowners
Are Dublin homes likely to have old galvanized pipes?
Only an inspection can say, but age is the clue: 4% were built before 1960 and 11% before 1980[1].
How often do pipes freeze in Dublin?
The record for Dublin's forecast zone shows 68 winter-storm or freeze days over 2016–2025, in 10 different years[4].
Which ZIP codes are covered in Dublin?
43016 and 43017[6], in Franklin County. Nearby suburbs with their own pages: Powell (5.1 mi), Hilliard (5.5 mi), and Worthington (6.7 mi)[3].
Sources
- Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year (keyless bulk)
- Census population estimates, Vintage 2025
- Census Gazetteer 2025
- NOAA Storm Events Database
- OpenFEMA NFIP claims
- Census 2020 ZCTA–place file
Data pulled Sep 28, 2026. Full citations and method.