Plumbing repair · Arlington, Texas
Plumbing repair in Arlington, TX
Leak, backed-up drain, no hot water, or a frozen line? The largest share of Arlington's homes (26%) was built 1980 to 1989[1]. Request a licensed plumber who works here. Arlington, in Tarrant County — ZIPs 76001, 76017, 76010, 76011, 76018, 76012, 76013, 76016, 76002, 76006, 76014, 76015, 76005, counts 402,134 residents (2025 estimate)[2].
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Arlington at a glance for plumbing
- Population (2025 est.)
- 402,134[2]+2.0% since 2020
- County
- Tarrant[2]
- Land area
- 95.8 sq mi[3]
- Decade the most homes date from
- 1980 to 1989[1]26% of housing units
- Homes built before 1980
- 33%[1]the 4th-highest share of the 15 Dallas–Fort Worth–area suburbs we cover
- Homes built 1980–1999
- 43%[1]2020–2024
- Homes built 2010 or later
- 8%[1]the 2nd-lowest share of the 15 Dallas–Fort Worth–area suburbs we cover
- Winter-storm & freeze days, tarrant zone
- 19[4]2016–2025
- Flood & flash-flood reports within 10 mi
- 29[4]24 flash floods, 2016–2025; flood-prone homes need working drainage and backflow prevention
- FEMA flood-insurance claims, local ZIPs
- 1,037[5]150 in the last 10 years; 765 paid
What Arlington's numbers say about plumbing
Arlington is one of the most established suburbs tracked here — 402,134 people (2025 estimate), up just 2.0% since 2020[2]. The city spans 95.8 square miles at 4,197 residents per square mile (the 3rd densest) and sits entirely in Tarrant County, served by ZIP codes 76001, 76017, 76010, 76011, 76018, 76012, 76013, 76016, 76002, 76006, 76014, 76015, 76005[3].
With 8% of homes built since 2010 and 33% before 1980[1], Arlington's plumbing runs from brand-new supply lines and fixtures to aging pipe, original valves and water heaters past their rated life.
Arlington is split across 13 ZIP codes: 76001 (11% of the city's land), 76017 (11% of the city's land), 76010 (9% of the city's land), 76011 (9% of the city's land), 76018 (8% of the city's land), 76012 (8% of the city's land), 76013 (8% of the city's land), 76016 (8% of the city's land), 76002 (7% of the city's land), 76006 (7% of the city's land), 76014 (6% of the city's land), 76015 (4% of the city's land), 76005 (4% of the city's land)[7].
Nearest of the other suburbs we track: Grand Prairie (6.2 mi E), Mansfield (9.1 mi S) and Irving (14.1 mi NE)[3].
33% of Arlington's 153,137 housing units predate 1980 and 8% went up in 2010 or later[1] — the 4th-highest pre-1980 share of the 15 Dallas–Fort Worth–area suburbs we cover; nearby, Grand Prairie (31%), Mansfield (9%), and Irving (36%) predate 1980. Houses that old can still have galvanized supply pipe or cast-iron drains — especially the 7% built before 1960.
The biggest single slice — 26% — was built 1980 to 1989, and the median home dates to 1986[1]. Neighbours from the same era tend to hit the same plumbing problems at the same time.
Freeze risk: the tarrant forecast zone logged 19 winter-storm, ice or hard-freeze days in 2016–2025, including February 2021; the latest was Feb 18, 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 1,037 flood-insurance claims across Arlington's ZIPs[5]. Homes that take water need working drainage, sump pumps and backflow prevention.
26% of homes heat with utility gas, and 46% of households rent[1]. Tenants: report plumbing failures to the landlord in writing.
Measured against the 15 suburbs on this site, Arlington records the lowest gas-heat share (26%)[1], the 2nd-lowest share of homes built since 2010 (8%)[1], and the 3rd-oldest housing (by median year built) (1986, tied with Irving)[1].
Arlington storm calendar
Within 10 miles of Arlington, 2016–2025: 24 flash-flood reports and 5 flood or heavy-rain reports[4]. Peak: 83% in January, June, and September. Busiest year 2018 (10); 4 of 10 years had none. Busiest month September 2018 (9). Latest: flash-flood report, Nov 20, 2025, 9.0 mi out.
| Month | Flash flood | Flood & heavy rain | All |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8 | 1 | 9 |
| Apr | 1 | – | 1 |
| Jun | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| Aug | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Sep | 9 | – | 9 |
| Oct | 1 | – | 1 |
| Nov | 1 | – | 1 |
Finding plumbing help around Arlington
Plumbing repair contractors taking requests around Arlington cover ZIP codes 76001, 76017, 76010, 76011, 76018, 76012, 76013, 76016, 76002, 76006, 76014, 76015, 76005.
Before you pick up the phone: before the plumber arrives
Arlington by the numbers
| Measure | Arlington | Median of 15 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built before 1960 | 7.2% | 3.1% | 4 pts higher |
| Built before 1980 | 33% | 18% | 15 pts higher |
| Built 2010 or later | 8% | 21% | 12 pts lower |
| Utility-gas heat | 26% | 42% | 15 pts lower |
| Flood reports (10 mi) | 29 | 24 | 5 more |
| Renter-occupied | 46% | 38% | 7 pts higher |
| Median year built | 1986 | 1997 | 11 years older |
Largest differences first. Medians are the middle value across the covered Dallas–Fort Worth–area suburbs, from the same sources.
| City | Flood reports | NFIP claims | Freeze days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington | 29 | 1,037 | 19 |
| Grand Prairie 6.2 mi | 24 | 347 | 20 |
| Mansfield 9.1 mi | 13 | 154 | 19 |
| Irving 14.1 mi | 50 | 196 | 20 |
| Flower Mound 23.3 mi | 22 | 49 | 14 |
| Carrollton 23.8 mi | 48 | 115 | 14 |
| ZIP | Claims | Paid | Busiest year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 76001 | 90 | $2,659,694 | 2004 (24) |
| 76017 | 97 | $1,275,805 | 2010 (18) |
| 76010 | 258 | $3,332,989 | 1989 (86) |
| 76011 | 22 | $546,012 | 1989 (3) |
| 76018 | 8 | $64,955 | 2020 (3) |
| 76012 | 114 | $949,388 | 1990 (14) |
| 76013 | 224 | $11,938,436 | 2010 (67) |
| 76016 | 137 | $1,103,441 | 2015 (15) |
| 76002 | 19 | $63,361 | 2004 (4) |
| 76006 | 25 | $163,904 | 2018 (4) |
| 76014 | 12 | $102,922 | 1981 (5) |
| 76015 | 30 | $221,136 | 1981 (6) |
| 76005 | 1 | $13,416 | 1979 (1) |
ZIPs extend past city limits.
| Date | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2025 | Flash Flood | 9.0 mi |
| Apr 30, 2025 | Flash Flood | 8.8 mi |
| Jan 30, 2025 | Flash Flood | 9.6 mi |
| Jan 29, 2025 | Flash Flood | 6.8 mi |
| Jan 29, 2025 | Flash Flood | 9.3 mi |
| Aug 22, 2022 | Flood | 6.1 mi |
| Aug 22, 2022 | Flash Flood | 7.8 mi |
| Jun 3, 2022 | Flood | 5.4 mi |
| Built | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 2,894 | 1.9% | ±478 |
| 2010 to 2019 | 10,000 | 6.5% | ±712 |
| 2000 to 2009 | 23,073 | 15.1% | ±1,328 |
| 1990 to 1999 | 25,488 | 16.6% | ±1,167 |
| 1980 to 1989 | 40,487 | 26.4% | ±1,486 |
| 1970 to 1979 | 28,289 | 18.5% | ±1,257 |
| 1960 to 1969 | 11,883 | 7.8% | ±814 |
| 1950 to 1959 | 9,356 | 6.1% | ±639 |
| 1940 to 1949 | 965 | 0.6% | ±255 |
| 1939 or earlier | 702 | 0.5% | ±228 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates; margins of error are the Census Bureau's 90% intervals.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing units | 153,137 |
| Detached single-family | 91,588 (60%) |
| Occupied homes | 142,455 |
| Owner-occupied | 77,387 (54%) |
| Renter-occupied | 65,068 (46%) |
| Median home value | $304,700 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates.
| Main heating fuel | Homes | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electricity | 101,176 | 71.0% | ±2,052 |
| Utility gas | 37,748 | 26.5% | ±1,401 |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane, butane, etc.) | 1,450 | 1.0% | ±288 |
| No fuel used | 942 | 0.7% | ±268 |
| Solar energy | 627 | 0.4% | ±220 |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 260 | 0.2% | ±147 |
| Wood | 168 | 0.1% | ±104 |
| Other fuel | 65 | 0.0% | ±68 |
| Coal or coke | 19 | 0.0% | ±31 |
| ZIP (ZCTA) | Share of Arlington's land | Share of the ZIP inside the city |
|---|---|---|
| 76001 | 11% | 100% |
| 76017 | 11% | 99% |
| 76010 | 9% | 100% |
| 76011 | 9% | 100% |
| 76018 | 8% | 100% |
| 76012 | 8% | 96% |
| 76013 | 8% | 86% |
| 76016 | 8% | 84% |
| 76002 | 7% | 100% |
| 76006 | 7% | 83% |
| 76014 | 6% | 100% |
| 76015 | 4% | 96% |
| 76005 | 4% | 100% |
Dated heat and freeze records for the TARRANT forecast zone: see the county list.
plumbing questions from Arlington homeowners
Are Arlington homes likely to have old galvanized pipes?
Only an inspection can say, but age is the clue: 7% were built before 1960 and 33% before 1980[1].
How often do pipes freeze in Arlington?
The record for Arlington's forecast zone shows 19 winter-storm or freeze days over 2016–2025, in 8 different years[4].
Which ZIP codes are covered in Arlington?
76001, 76017, 76010, 76011, 76018, 76012, 76013, 76016, 76002, 76006, 76014, 76015 and 1 more[7], in Tarrant County. Nearby suburbs with their own pages: Grand Prairie (6.2 mi), Mansfield (9.1 mi), and Irving (14.1 mi)[3].
I rent in Arlington. Who arranges the repair?
46% of occupied Arlington homes are rented[1], the 4th-highest share of the 15 Dallas–Fort Worth–area suburbs we cover. Tell your landlord or property manager in writing first; your lease says who arranges repairs.
Sources
- Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year (keyless bulk)
- Census population estimates, Vintage 2025
- Census Gazetteer 2025
- NOAA Storm Events Database
- OpenFEMA NFIP claims
- Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners (link unverified)
- Census 2020 ZCTA–place file
Data pulled Sep 28, 2026. Full citations and method.