Electrical repair · Englewood, Colorado
Electrician for repairs and upgrades in Englewood, CO
Breaker keeps tripping, outlets dead, planning a panel upgrade or EV charger? 23% of Englewood's homes date from 1960–1979[1] and 3% from 2020 or later. Request a licensed electrician who works here. Englewood, in Arapahoe County — ZIPs 80110, 80113, counts 35,305 residents (2025 estimate)[2].
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Englewood at a glance for electrical
- Population (2025 est.)
- 35,305[2]+4.9% since 2020
- County
- Arapahoe[2]
- Land area
- 6.6 sq mi[3]
- Homes built 1960–1979
- 23%[1]the 7th-lowest share of the 15 Denver-area suburbs we cover
- Homes built before 1960
- 46%[1]2020–2024
- Homes built 2020 or later
- 3%[1]2020–2024
- Homes heated with electricity
- 34%[1]the highest share of the 15 Denver-area suburbs we cover
- Lightning-damage reports within 10 mi
- 4[4]2016–2025
- Damaging-wind reports within 10 mi
- 58[4]2016–2025
What the local data means for electrical in Englewood
Englewood counts 35,305 residents (2025 estimate), growing at a middle-of-the-pack 4.9% since 2020[2]. On the map that's 6.6 square miles holding 5,381 residents per square mile, the 1st densest of the suburbs here; it sits entirely in Arapahoe County, with ZIP codes 80110, 80113[3].
New construction arrives with 200-amp panels and room to grow; the older homes nearby are the ones where panels fill up, double-taps appear, and an EV charger triggers a load calculation.
Mail to Englewood goes through 2 ZIP codes — 80110 (59% of the city's land), 80113 (38% of the city's land)[5].
Nearest of the other suburbs we track: Littleton (4.1 mi S), Lakewood (7.5 mi NW) and Centennial (8.0 mi SE)[3].
23% of Englewood's housing was built in 1960–1979[1] — the 7th-lowest share of the 15 Denver-area suburbs we cover; nearby, Littleton (26%), Lakewood (40%), and Centennial (40%). That window includes roughly 1965–1973, when some homes got aluminum branch wiring[6].
34% of Englewood homes heat with electricity and 60% with gas[1] — the highest share of the 15 Denver-area suburbs we cover (Littleton (29%), Lakewood (26%), and Centennial (21%) nearby). Gas-heated homes often have more panel headroom, but only a load calculation tells.
Within 10 miles of central Englewood: 58 damaging-wind reports and 4 lightning-damage reports in 2016–2025, the latest on Jul 22, 2025[4].
3% of Englewood's housing is from 2020 or later[1] — new enough that builder warranties still apply to many electrical defects.
Measured against the 15 suburbs on this site, Englewood records the most lightning-damage reports nearby (4)[4].
Englewood storm calendar
Within 10 miles of Englewood, 2016–2025: 4 lightning reports and 58 damaging-wind reports[4]. Peak: 84% in June, July, and August. Busiest year 2020 (24); 1 of 10 years had none. Busiest month June 2020 (22). Latest: damaging-wind report, Jul 22, 2025, 9.8 mi out.
| Month | Lightning | Damaging wind | All |
|---|---|---|---|
| May | 3 | 4 | 7 |
| Jun | – | 27 | 27 |
| Jul | – | 16 | 16 |
| Aug | – | 9 | 9 |
| Sep | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Get electrical help in Englewood
Electrical repair contractors taking requests around Englewood cover ZIP codes 80110, 80113.
Before you pick up the phone: when to call an electrician now
Whose wiring is it? Englewood homes by building type
49%[1] of Englewood's homes are attached or in multi-unit buildings (multi-unit buildings alone: 43%, the highest multi-unit share of the 15 Denver-area suburbs we cover). In a condo or apartment the service entrance, meters and common-area wiring usually belong to the association or landlord, while work inside your unit is usually yours to arrange — check before you book.
After detached houses, the biggest group is 50 or more units: 3,190 of 17,798 housing units[1].
| Building type | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached house | 8,885 | 49.9% | ±428 |
| Attached house (townhouse, rowhouse) | 1,081 | 6.1% | ±243 |
| Duplex (2 units) | 464 | 2.6% | ±171 |
| 3–4 units | 548 | 3.1% | ±218 |
| 5–9 units | 460 | 2.6% | ±203 |
| 10–19 units | 1,018 | 5.7% | ±234 |
| 20–49 units | 2,002 | 11.2% | ±308 |
| 50 or more units | 3,190 | 17.9% | ±496 |
| Mobile home | 150 | 0.8% | ±58 |
Margins of error are the Census Bureau’s 90% intervals; small categories in small cities are rough.
Englewood by the numbers
| Measure | Englewood | Median of 15 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built before 1960 | 45.9% | 7.6% | 38 pts higher |
| Lightning-damage reports (10 mi) | 4 | 2 | 2 more |
| Built 1980–99 | 14% | 26% | 12 pts lower |
| Owner-occupied | 49% | 63% | 14 pts lower |
| Detached single-family | 50% | 58% | 8 pts lower |
| Built 1960–79 | 23% | 26% | 3 pts lower |
| Median home value | $572,900 | $574,400 | about the same |
Biggest gaps first. Medians are middle values across the Denver-area suburbs we cover, drawn from the same sources.
| City | Lightning reports | Damaging-wind reports |
|---|---|---|
| Englewood | 4 | 58 |
| Littleton 4.1 mi | 3 | 39 |
| Lakewood 7.5 mi | 3 | 22 |
| Centennial 8.0 mi | 3 | 45 |
| Golden 13.2 mi | 2 | 11 |
| Parker 15.2 mi | 1 | 34 |
| Built | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 558 | 3.1% | ±203 |
| 2010 to 2019 | 1,602 | 9.0% | ±317 |
| 2000 to 2009 | 927 | 5.2% | ±201 |
| 1990 to 1999 | 985 | 5.5% | ±253 |
| 1980 to 1989 | 1,545 | 8.7% | ±318 |
| 1970 to 1979 | 2,316 | 13.0% | ±365 |
| 1960 to 1969 | 1,695 | 9.5% | ±298 |
| 1950 to 1959 | 4,539 | 25.5% | ±332 |
| 1940 to 1949 | 1,662 | 9.3% | ±323 |
| 1939 or earlier | 1,969 | 11.1% | ±337 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates; margins of error are the Census Bureau's 90% intervals.
| Date | Wind | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2025 | 60 mph | 8.9 mi |
| Jul 22, 2025 | 58 mph | 9.8 mi |
| Jul 10, 2025 | 59 mph | 9.5 mi |
| Jul 10, 2025 | 58 mph | 9.4 mi |
| Jul 10, 2025 | 58 mph | 9.2 mi |
| Jul 8, 2025 | 58 mph (est.) | 9.2 mi |
| Date | Distance |
|---|---|
| May 24, 2023 | 8.4 mi |
| Sep 6, 2019 | 6.8 mi |
| May 2, 2018 | 4.8 mi |
| May 6, 2017 | 6.8 mi |
| ZIP (ZCTA) | Share of Englewood's land | Share of the ZIP inside the city |
|---|---|---|
| 80110 | 59% | 61% |
| 80113 | 38% | 33% |
Common Englewood electrical questions
Could my Englewood house have aluminum wiring?
Possibly, if built or rewired roughly 1965–1973[6]; 23% of Englewood homes date from 1960–1979[1].
When did damaging wind last hit near Englewood?
Jul 22, 2025, 8.9 miles from the city center, 60 mph[4].
Which Englewood ZIP codes are covered?
80110 and 80113[5] — Arapahoe County. Neighbouring suburbs with their own pages: Littleton (4.1 mi), Lakewood (7.5 mi), and Centennial (8.0 mi)[3].
A lot of Englewood homes predate 1980 — what does that mean for wiring and panel work?
68% of Englewood's housing units were built before 1980, 45.9% before 1960[1] — the highest share of the 15 Denver-area suburbs we cover. Houses of that age may have smaller panels or original wiring; ask for a panel and grounding check before adding a big load such as an EV charger.
Sources
- Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year (keyless bulk)
- Census population estimates, Vintage 2025
- Census Gazetteer 2025
- NOAA Storm Events Database
- Census 2020 ZCTA–place file
- CPSC, Repairing Aluminum Wiring (link unverified)
Data pulled Sep 28, 2026. Full citations and method.