Plumbing repair · Hilliard, Ohio
Plumbing repair in Hilliard, OH
Leak, backed-up drain, no hot water, or a frozen line? The largest share of Hilliard's homes (27%) was built 1990 to 1999[1]. Request a licensed plumber who works here. Hilliard, in Franklin County — ZIP 43026, counts 38,898 residents (2025 estimate)[2].
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The Hilliard plumbing picture in brief
- Population (2025 est.)
- 38,898[2]+4.7% since 2020
- County
- Franklin[2]
- Land area
- 14.2 sq mi[3]
- Decade the most homes date from
- 1990 to 1999[1]27% of housing units
- Homes built before 1980
- 21%[1]the 4th-lowest share of the 15 Columbus-area suburbs we cover
- Homes built 1980–1999
- 36%[1]2020–2024
- Homes built 2010 or later
- 27%[1]the 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
- 29[4]8 flash floods, 2016–2025; flood-prone homes need working drainage and backflow prevention
- FEMA flood-insurance claims, local ZIPs
- 7[5]0 in the last 10 years; 4 paid
- Homes on utility gas heat
- 72%[1]gas piping work usually needs a permit and a licensed installer
What Hilliard's numbers say about plumbing
Hilliard counts 38,898 residents (2025 estimate), growing at a middle-of-the-pack 4.7% since 2020[2]. On the map that's 14.2 square miles holding 2,737 residents per square mile, the 7th densest of the suburbs here; it sits entirely in Franklin County, with ZIP code 43026[3].
With 27% of homes built since 2010 and 21% before 1980[1], Hilliard's plumbing runs from brand-new supply lines and fixtures to aging pipe, original valves and water heaters past their rated life.
43026 is the city's single ZIP code[6].
Nearest of the other suburbs we track: Upper Arlington (4.6 mi E), Dublin (5.5 mi N) and Worthington (8.4 mi NE)[3].
21% of Hilliard's 14,931 housing units predate 1980 and 27% went up in 2010 or later[1] — the 4th-lowest pre-1980 share of the 15 Columbus-area suburbs we cover; nearby, Upper Arlington (84%), Dublin (11%), and Worthington (83%) predate 1980. New-construction problems are usually fittings, supply lines, water-heater installs and drain slopes, not worn-out pipe.
The biggest single slice — 27% — was built 1990 to 1999, and the median home dates to 1997[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: 29 flood or flash-flood reports within 10 miles over 2016–2025[4], and FEMA logged 7 flood-insurance claims across Hilliard's ZIPs[5]. Homes that take water need working drainage, sump pumps and backflow prevention.
72% of homes heat with utility gas, and 31% of households rent[1].
Out of the 15 suburbs on this site, Hilliard has the highest share of homes built since 2010 (27%)[1].
Hilliard storm calendar
Within 10 miles of Hilliard, 2016–2025: 8 flash-flood reports and 21 flood or heavy-rain reports[4]. Peak: 69% in May, June, and August. Busiest year 2020 (7); 2 of 10 years had none. Busiest month May 2020 (4). Latest: flood or heavy-rain report, Apr 2, 2024, 9.4 mi out.
| Month | Flash flood | Flood & heavy rain | All |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Apr | – | 2 | 2 |
| May | 1 | 6 | 7 |
| Jun | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| Jul | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| Aug | – | 8 | 8 |
Get plumbing help in Hilliard
Plumbing repair contractors taking requests around Hilliard cover ZIP code 43026.
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The Hilliard numbers behind this page
| Measure | Hilliard | Median of 15 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2010 or later | 27% | 10% | 17 pts higher |
| Built before 1980 | 21% | 42% | 21 pts lower |
| Flood reports (10 mi) | 29 | 35 | 6 fewer |
| Built before 1960 | 12.8% | 14.4% | 2 pts lower |
| Renter-occupied | 31% | 29% | 2 pts higher |
| Utility-gas heat | 72% | 75% | 3 pts lower |
| Median year built | 1997 | 1985 | 12 years newer |
Sorted by largest difference. Each median is the middle value across the covered Columbus-area suburbs, from the same sources.
| City | Flood reports | NFIP claims | Freeze days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilliard | 29 | 7 | 68 |
| Upper Arlington 4.6 mi | 46 | 76 | 68 |
| Dublin 5.5 mi | 19 | 26 | 68 |
| Worthington 8.4 mi | 43 | 60 | 68 |
| Powell 10.0 mi | 32 | 32 | 55 |
| Grove City 12.6 mi | 44 | 89 | 68 |
| ZIP | Claims | Paid | Busiest year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43026 | 7 | $7,093 | 1979 (4) |
ZIPs extend past city limits.
| Date | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2024 | Flood | 9.4 mi |
| Aug 21, 2022 | Flood | 9.9 mi |
| Aug 21, 2022 | Flood | 6.8 mi |
| Aug 21, 2022 | Flood | 7.8 mi |
| Jul 17, 2022 | Flood | 7.1 mi |
| Jul 6, 2022 | Flash Flood | 9.5 mi |
| May 14, 2022 | Flood | 6.8 mi |
| Aug 25, 2021 | Flood | 8.2 mi |
| Built | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 518 | 3.5% | ±149 |
| 2010 to 2019 | 3,511 | 23.5% | ±478 |
| 2000 to 2009 | 2,409 | 16.1% | ±350 |
| 1990 to 1999 | 4,002 | 26.8% | ±394 |
| 1980 to 1989 | 1,314 | 8.8% | ±314 |
| 1970 to 1979 | 751 | 5.0% | ±193 |
| 1960 to 1969 | 516 | 3.5% | ±191 |
| 1950 to 1959 | 1,412 | 9.5% | ±302 |
| 1940 to 1949 | 107 | 0.7% | ±78 |
| 1939 or earlier | 391 | 2.6% | ±147 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates; margins of error are the Census Bureau's 90% intervals.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing units | 14,931 |
| Detached single-family | 9,592 (64%) |
| Occupied homes | 14,223 |
| Owner-occupied | 9,777 (69%) |
| Renter-occupied | 4,446 (31%) |
| Median home value | $385,100 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates.
| Main heating fuel | Homes | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 10,271 | 72.2% | ±555 |
| Electricity | 3,712 | 26.1% | ±498 |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane, butane, etc.) | 131 | 0.9% | ±145 |
| Other fuel | 55 | 0.4% | ±82 |
| No fuel used | 50 | 0.4% | ±49 |
| Solar energy | 4 | 0.0% | ±9 |
| ZIP (ZCTA) | Share of Hilliard's land | Share of the ZIP inside the city |
|---|---|---|
| 43026 | 95% | 39% |
Dated heat and freeze records for the FRANKLIN forecast zone: see the county list.
Common Hilliard plumbing questions
Are Hilliard homes likely to have old galvanized pipes?
Only an inspection can say, but age is the clue: 13% were built before 1960 and 21% before 1980[1].
How often do pipes freeze in Hilliard?
The record for Hilliard's forecast zone shows 68 winter-storm or freeze days over 2016–2025, in 10 different years[4].
Which ZIP codes are covered in Hilliard?
43026[6], in Franklin County. Nearby suburbs with their own pages: Upper Arlington (4.6 mi), Dublin (5.5 mi), and Worthington (8.4 mi)[3].
My Hilliard home is fairly new — could the plumbing and water heater still be under warranty?
Possibly: 27% of Hilliard's housing units were built in 2010 or later[1], the highest share of the 15 Columbus-area suburbs we cover. Check your closing paperwork for warranties before paying for a repair.
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.