Plumbing repair · Irving, Texas
Plumbing repair in Irving, TX
Leak, backed-up drain, no hot water, or a frozen line? The largest share of Irving's homes (23%) was built 1980 to 1989[1]. Request a licensed plumber who works here. Irving, in Dallas County — ZIPs 75063, 75060, 75061, 75062, 75038, 75039, counts 257,076 residents (2025 estimate)[2].
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Irving at a glance for plumbing
- Population (2025 est.)
- 257,076[2]+0.1% since 2020
- County
- Dallas[2]
- Land area
- 67.0 sq mi[3]
- Decade the most homes date from
- 1980 to 1989[1]23% of housing units
- Homes built before 1980
- 36%[1]the 3rd-highest share of the 15 Dallas–Fort Worth–area suburbs we cover
- Homes built 1980–1999
- 37%[1]2020–2024
- Homes built 2010 or later
- 14%[1]the 5th-lowest share of the 15 Dallas–Fort Worth–area suburbs we cover
- Winter-storm & freeze days, dallas zone
- 20[4]2016–2025
- Flood & flash-flood reports within 10 mi
- 50[4]48 flash floods, 2016–2025; flood-prone homes need working drainage and backflow prevention
- FEMA flood-insurance claims, local ZIPs
- 196[5]38 in the last 10 years; 151 paid
What Irving's numbers say about plumbing
Irving is one of the most established suburbs tracked here — 257,076 people (2025 estimate), up just 0.1% since 2020[2]. It covers 67.0 square miles (3,838 residents per square mile, the 5th densest), sits entirely in Dallas County, in ZIP codes 75063, 75060, 75061, 75062, 75038, 75039[3].
With 14% of homes built since 2010 and 36% before 1980[1], Irving's plumbing runs from brand-new supply lines and fixtures to aging pipe, original valves and water heaters past their rated life.
6 ZIP codes cover Irving — 75063 (29% of the city's land), 75060 (18% of the city's land), 75061 (17% of the city's land), 75062 (16% of the city's land), 75038 (11% of the city's land), 75039 (8% of the city's land)[7].
Nearest of the other suburbs we track: Carrollton (10.0 mi NE), Grand Prairie (12.7 mi S) and Lewisville (13.3 mi N)[3].
36% of Irving's 102,512 housing units predate 1980 and 14% went up in 2010 or later[1] — the 3rd-highest pre-1980 share of the 15 Dallas–Fort Worth–area suburbs we cover; nearby, Carrollton (26%), Grand Prairie (31%), and Lewisville (14%) predate 1980. Houses that old can still have galvanized supply pipe or cast-iron drains — especially the 11% built before 1960.
The biggest single slice — 23% — 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 dallas forecast zone logged 20 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: 50 flood or flash-flood reports within 10 miles over 2016–2025[4], and FEMA logged 196 flood-insurance claims across Irving's ZIPs[5]. Homes that take water need working drainage, sump pumps and backflow prevention.
33% of homes heat with utility gas, and 62% of households rent[1]. Tenants: report plumbing failures to the landlord in writing.
Out of the 15 suburbs on this site, Irving has the most flood reports nearby (50)[4], the highest renter share (62%)[1], the 3rd-highest pre-1980 housing share (36%)[1], and the 3rd-oldest housing (by median year built) (1986, tied with Arlington)[1].
Irving storm calendar
Within 10 miles of Irving, 2016–2025: 48 flash-flood reports and 2 flood or heavy-rain reports[4]. Peak: spread out; April, May, and September held 44%. Busiest year 2025 (17); 2 of 10 years had none. Busiest month September 2018 (7). Latest: flash-flood report, Nov 20, 2025, 4.9 mi out.
| Month | Flash flood | Flood & heavy rain | All |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5 | – | 5 |
| Feb | 3 | – | 3 |
| Apr | 6 | – | 6 |
| May | 8 | – | 8 |
| Jun | – | 1 | 1 |
| Jul | 4 | – | 4 |
| Aug | 6 | – | 6 |
| Sep | 7 | 1 | 8 |
| Nov | 5 | – | 5 |
| Dec | 4 | – | 4 |
Get plumbing help in Irving
Requests go to Plumbing repair contractors serving the Irving area — ZIP codes 75063, 75060, 75061, 75062, 75038, 75039.
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Irving by the numbers
| Measure | Irving | Median of 15 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built before 1960 | 11.1% | 3.1% | 8 pts higher |
| Flood reports (10 mi) | 50 | 24 | 26 more |
| Built before 1980 | 36% | 18% | 17 pts higher |
| Renter-occupied | 62% | 38% | 23 pts higher |
| Built 2010 or later | 14% | 21% | 7 pts lower |
| Utility-gas heat | 33% | 42% | 8 pts lower |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irving | 50 | 196 | 20 |
| Carrollton 10.0 mi | 48 | 115 | 14 |
| Grand Prairie 12.7 mi | 24 | 347 | 20 |
| Lewisville 13.3 mi | 33 | 127 | 14 |
| Arlington 14.1 mi | 29 | 1,037 | 19 |
| Flower Mound 15.0 mi | 22 | 49 | 14 |
| ZIP | Claims | Paid | Busiest year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75063 | 5 | $175,368 | 2011 (2) |
| 75060 | 91 | $567,081 | 1995 (23) |
| 75061 | 67 | $1,226,467 | 2018 (12) |
| 75062 | 24 | $77,785 | 1995 (5) |
| 75038 | 9 | $117,162 | 1980 (3) |
| 75039 | 0 | $0 | — |
ZIPs extend past city limits.
| Date | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2025 | Flash Flood | 4.9 mi |
| Aug 31, 2025 | Flash Flood | 3.6 mi |
| Aug 30, 2025 | Flash Flood | 3.7 mi |
| Aug 30, 2025 | Flash Flood | 9.1 mi |
| Jul 12, 2025 | Flash Flood | 8.8 mi |
| Jul 12, 2025 | Flash Flood | 7.6 mi |
| Jul 12, 2025 | Flash Flood | 9.0 mi |
| Jul 8, 2025 | Flash Flood | 3.9 mi |
| Built | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1,858 | 1.8% | ±321 |
| 2010 to 2019 | 12,290 | 12.0% | ±964 |
| 2000 to 2009 | 14,104 | 13.8% | ±877 |
| 1990 to 1999 | 13,901 | 13.6% | ±1,151 |
| 1980 to 1989 | 23,585 | 23.0% | ±1,442 |
| 1970 to 1979 | 12,700 | 12.4% | ±993 |
| 1960 to 1969 | 12,709 | 12.4% | ±1,083 |
| 1950 to 1959 | 8,864 | 8.6% | ±742 |
| 1940 to 1949 | 1,576 | 1.5% | ±367 |
| 1939 or earlier | 925 | 0.9% | ±266 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates; margins of error are the Census Bureau's 90% intervals.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing units | 102,512 |
| Detached single-family | 39,946 (39%) |
| Occupied homes | 94,845 |
| Owner-occupied | 36,146 (38%) |
| Renter-occupied | 58,699 (62%) |
| Median home value | $315,600 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates.
| Main heating fuel | Homes | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electricity | 61,735 | 65.1% | ±1,650 |
| Utility gas | 31,542 | 33.3% | ±1,207 |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane, butane, etc.) | 763 | 0.8% | ±280 |
| No fuel used | 510 | 0.5% | ±160 |
| Solar energy | 102 | 0.1% | ±71 |
| Other fuel | 97 | 0.1% | ±77 |
| Wood | 61 | 0.1% | ±65 |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 35 | 0.0% | ±34 |
| ZIP (ZCTA) | Share of Irving's land | Share of the ZIP inside the city |
|---|---|---|
| 75063 | 29% | 97% |
| 75060 | 18% | 99% |
| 75061 | 17% | 100% |
| 75062 | 16% | 99% |
| 75038 | 11% | 100% |
| 75039 | 8% | 100% |
Dated heat and freeze records for the DALLAS forecast zone: see the county list.
plumbing questions from Irving homeowners
Are Irving homes likely to have old galvanized pipes?
Only an inspection can say, but age is the clue: 11% were built before 1960 and 36% before 1980[1].
How often do pipes freeze in Irving?
The record for Irving's forecast zone shows 20 winter-storm or freeze days over 2016–2025, in 9 different years[4].
Which ZIP codes are covered in Irving?
75063, 75060, 75061, 75062, 75038, and 75039[7], in Dallas County. Nearby suburbs with their own pages: Carrollton (10.0 mi), Grand Prairie (12.7 mi), and Lewisville (13.3 mi)[3].
I rent in Irving. Who arranges the repair?
62% of occupied Irving homes are rented[1], the 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.