Plumbing repair · McKinney, Texas

Plumbing repair in McKinney, TX

Leak, backed-up drain, no hot water, or a frozen line? The largest share of McKinney's homes (35%) was built 2010 to 2019^[1]. Request a licensed plumber who works here. McKinney, in Collin County — ZIPs 75071, 75069, 75072, 75070, counts 236,001 residents (2025 estimate)^[2].

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McKinney at a glance for plumbing

Population (2025 est.): 236,001^[2]+20.8% since 2020
County: Collin^[2]
Land area: 68.7 sq mi^[3]
Population density: 3,436 / sq mi^[2]^[3]
Decade the most homes date from: 2010 to 2019^[1]35% of housing units
Homes built before 1980: 8%^[1]the 4th-lowest share of the 15 Dallas–Fort Worth–area suburbs we cover
Homes built 1980–1999: 19%^[1]2020–2024
Homes built 2010 or later: 40%^[1]the 2nd-highest share of the 15 Dallas–Fort Worth–area suburbs we cover
Winter-storm & freeze days, collin zone: 14^[4]2016–2025
Flood & flash-flood reports within 10 mi: 11^[4]10 flash floods, 2016–2025; flood-prone homes need working drainage and backflow prevention
FEMA flood-insurance claims, local ZIPs: 57^[5]12 in the last 10 years; 42 paid
Homes on utility gas heat: 53%^[1]^[6]gas piping is plumber-licensed work in Texas

What McKinney's numbers say about plumbing

McKinney is one of the fastest-growing Dallas–Fort Worth suburbs tracked here: 236,001 people (2025 estimate), up 20.8% since 2020^[2]. On the map that's 68.7 square miles holding 3,436 residents per square mile, the 8th densest of the suburbs here; it sits entirely in Collin County, with ZIP codes 75071, 75069, 75072, 75070^[3].

With 40% of homes built since 2010 and 8% before 1980^[1], McKinney's plumbing runs from brand-new supply lines and fixtures to aging pipe, original valves and water heaters past their rated life.

Mail to McKinney goes through 4 ZIP codes — 75071 (41% of the city's land), 75069 (24% of the city's land), 75072 (18% of the city's land), 75070 (17% of the city's land)^[7].

The tracked suburbs closest by are Allen (6.5 mi S), Frisco (9.7 mi W) and Plano (11.5 mi SW)^[3].

8% of McKinney's 77,617 housing units predate 1980 and 40% went up in 2010 or later^[1] — the 4th-lowest pre-1980 share of the 15 Dallas–Fort Worth–area suburbs we cover; nearby, Allen (7%), Frisco (2%), and Plano (18%) predate 1980. New-construction problems are usually fittings, supply lines, water-heater installs and drain slopes, not worn-out pipe.

The biggest single slice — 35% — was built 2010 to 2019, and the median home dates to 2007^[1]. Neighbours from the same era tend to hit the same plumbing problems at the same time.

Freeze risk: the collin forecast zone logged 14 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: 11 flood or flash-flood reports within 10 miles over 2016–2025^[4], and FEMA logged 57 flood-insurance claims across McKinney's ZIPs^[5]. Homes that take water need working drainage, sump pumps and backflow prevention.

53% of homes heat with utility gas, and 36% of households rent^[1]. Tenants: report plumbing failures to the landlord in writing.

Out of the 15 suburbs on this site, McKinney has the fewest flood reports nearby (11)^[4], the 2nd-newest housing (by median year built) (2007)^[1], and the 2nd-highest share of homes built since 2010 (40%)^[1].

McKinney storm calendar

Within 10 miles of McKinney, 2016–2025: 10 flash-flood reports and 1 flood or heavy-rain report^[4]. Peak: 82% in April, May, and July. Busiest year 2017 (3); 5 of 10 years had none. Busiest month July 2017 (3). Latest: flash-flood report, Sep 22, 2025, 3.9 mi out.

McKinney, 2016–2025
Month	Flash flood	Flood & heavy rain	All
Apr	4	–	4
May	2	–	2
Jul	3	–	3
Sep	1	–	1
Oct	–	1	1

Darker squares, more reports. NOAA Storm Events Database^[4].

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McKinney against the typical suburb we cover (median of 15)^[1]^[4]
Measure	McKinney	Median of 15	Difference
Built 2010 or later	40%	21%	19 pts higher
Built before 1980	8%	18%	11 pts lower
Flood reports (10 mi)	11	24	13 fewer
Utility-gas heat	53%	42%	12 pts higher
Built before 1960	3.5%	3.1%	about the same
Renter-occupied	36%	38%	2 pts lower
Median year built	2007	1997	10 years newer

Sorted by largest difference. Each median is the middle value across the covered Dallas–Fort Worth–area suburbs, from the same sources.

How McKinney compares with its nearest neighbours^[4]^[5]^[3]
City	Flood reports	NFIP claims	Freeze days
McKinney	11	57	14
Allen 6.5 mi	27	56	14
Frisco 9.7 mi	17	32	14
Plano 11.5 mi	36	114	14
Carrollton 20.0 mi	48	115	14
Garland 20.2 mi	49	460	20

Flood-insurance claims by ZIP code, since 1981^[5]
ZIP	Claims	Paid	Busiest year
75071	7	$218,558	1990 (3)
75069	30	$281,239	1989 (3)
75072	7	$36,311	2018 (2)
75070	13	$468,024	1990 (5)

ZIPs extend past city limits.

Most recent flood reports within 10 miles^[4]
Date	Type	Distance
Sep 22, 2025	Flash Flood	3.9 mi
Apr 30, 2025	Flash Flood	6.4 mi
May 30, 2024	Flash Flood	9.5 mi
May 30, 2024	Flash Flood	2.3 mi
Apr 4, 2022	Flash Flood	1.5 mi
Apr 4, 2022	Flash Flood	3.0 mi
Apr 4, 2022	Flash Flood	7.8 mi
Oct 19, 2018	Flood	9.7 mi

When McKinney's 77,617 housing units were built^[1]
Built	Units	Share	Margin of error
2020 or later	3,783	4.9%	±588
2010 to 2019	26,956	34.7%	±1,194
2000 to 2009	25,753	33.2%	±1,133
1990 to 1999	11,568	14.9%	±992
1980 to 1989	3,465	4.5%	±578
1970 to 1979	1,840	2.4%	±472
1960 to 1969	1,524	2.0%	±418
1950 to 1959	1,164	1.5%	±300
1940 to 1949	436	0.6%	±186
1939 or earlier	1,128	1.5%	±356

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

McKinney housing and households^[1]
Measure	Value
Housing units	77,617
Detached single-family	54,718 (70%)
Occupied homes	74,072
Owner-occupied	47,290 (64%)
Renter-occupied	26,782 (36%)
Median home value	$471,800

ACS 2020–2024 estimates.

How McKinney's 74,072 occupied homes are heated^[1]
Main heating fuel	Homes	Share	Margin of error
Utility gas	39,406	53.2%	±1,215
Electricity	33,003	44.6%	±1,453
Bottled or tank gas (propane, butane, etc.)	826	1.1%	±314
No fuel used	469	0.6%	±226
Other fuel	142	0.2%	±105
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	108	0.1%	±103
Solar energy	54	0.1%	±51
Coal or coke	33	0.0%	±47
Wood	31	0.0%	±30

ZIP code areas covering McKinney^[7]
ZIP (ZCTA)	Share of McKinney's land	Share of the ZIP inside the city
75071	41%	37%
75069	24%	47%
75072	18%	98%
75070	17%	100%

Dated heat and freeze records for the COLLIN forecast zone: see the county list.

Common McKinney plumbing questions

Are McKinney homes likely to have old galvanized pipes?

Only an inspection can say, but age is the clue: 4% were built before 1960 and 8% before 1980^[1].

How often do pipes freeze in McKinney?

The record for McKinney's forecast zone shows 14 winter-storm or freeze days over 2016–2025, in 8 different years^[4].

Which ZIP codes are covered in McKinney?

75071, 75069, 75072, and 75070^[7], in Collin County. Nearby suburbs with their own pages: Allen (6.5 mi), Frisco (9.7 mi), and Plano (11.5 mi)^[3].

My McKinney home is fairly new — could the plumbing and water heater still be under warranty?

Possibly: 40% of McKinney's housing units were built in 2010 or later^[1], the 2nd-highest share of the 15 Dallas–Fort Worth–area suburbs we cover. Check your closing paperwork for warranties before paying for a repair.

Sources

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