Plumbing repair · Arvada, Colorado
Plumbing repair in Arvada, CO
Leak, backed-up drain, no hot water, or a frozen line? The largest share of Arvada's homes (26%) was built 1970 to 1979[1]. Request a licensed plumber who works here. Arvada, in Jefferson County and Adams County — ZIPs 80007, 80004, 80005, 80403, 80003, 80002, counts 122,901 residents (2025 estimate)[2].
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The Arvada plumbing picture in brief
- Population (2025 est.)
- 122,901[2]-1.2% since 2020
- County
- Jefferson / Adams[2]city spans more than one county
- Land area
- 39.0 sq mi[3]
- Decade the most homes date from
- 1970 to 1979[1]26% of housing units
- Homes built before 1980
- 53%[1]the 4th-highest share of the 15 Denver-area suburbs we cover
- Homes built 1980–1999
- 21%[1]2020–2024
- Homes built 2010 or later
- 15%[1]the 7th-highest share of the 15 Denver-area suburbs we cover
- Flood & flash-flood reports within 10 mi
- 12[4]11 flash floods, 2016–2025; flood-prone homes need working drainage and backflow prevention
- FEMA flood-insurance claims, local ZIPs
- 103[5]12 in the last 10 years; 50 paid
- Homes on utility gas heat
- 75%[1]gas piping work usually needs a permit and a licensed installer
What the local data means for plumbing in Arvada
Arvada is one of the most established suburbs tracked here — 122,901 people (2025 estimate), down just 1.2% since 2020[2]. It covers 39.0 square miles (3,151 residents per square mile, the 8th densest), spans Jefferson County and Adams County, in ZIP codes 80007, 80004, 80005, 80403, 80003, 80002[3].
With 15% of homes built since 2010 and 53% before 1980[1], Arvada'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 Arvada — 80007 (26% of the city's land), 80004 (18% of the city's land), 80005 (17% of the city's land), 80403 (15% of the city's land), 80003 (14% of the city's land), 80002 (10% of the city's land)[6].
The closest tracked neighbours are Westminster (5.7 mi NE), Golden (7.1 mi SW) and Lakewood (9.5 mi S)[3].
53% of Arvada's 52,169 housing units predate 1980 and 15% went up in 2010 or later[1] — the 4th-highest pre-1980 share of the 15 Denver-area suburbs we cover; nearby, Westminster (34%), Golden (43%), and Lakewood (56%) 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 — 26% — was built 1970 to 1979, and the median home dates to 1979[1]. Neighbours from the same era tend to hit the same plumbing problems at the same time.
Water from the sky is plumbing work too: 12 flood or flash-flood reports within 10 miles over 2016–2025[4], and FEMA logged 103 flood-insurance claims across Arvada's ZIPs[5]. Homes that take water need working drainage, sump pumps and backflow prevention.
75% of homes heat with utility gas, and 25% of households rent[1].
Out of the 15 suburbs on this site, Arvada has the 2nd-most flood reports nearby (12)[4].
Arvada storm calendar
Within 10 miles of Arvada, 2016–2025: 11 flash-flood reports and 1 flood or heavy-rain report[4]. Peak: 100% in June, July, and August. Busiest year 2019 (4); 4 of 10 years had none. Busiest month July 2019 (3). Latest: flood or heavy-rain report, Jun 25, 2025, 8.3 mi out.
| Month | Flash flood | Flood & heavy rain | All |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| Jul | 4 | – | 4 |
| Aug | 4 | – | 4 |
plumbing help in Arvada: what to do next
Requests go to Plumbing repair contractors serving the Arvada area — ZIP codes 80007, 80004, 80005, 80403, 80003, 80002.
Before reaching out: before the plumber arrives
The Arvada numbers behind this page
| Measure | Arvada | Median of 15 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flood reports (10 mi) | 12 | 6 | 6 more |
| Built before 1960 | 11.0% | 7.6% | 3 pts higher |
| Built before 1980 | 53% | 37% | 16 pts higher |
| Renter-occupied | 25% | 37% | 13 pts lower |
| Utility-gas heat | 75% | 71% | 4 pts higher |
| Built 2010 or later | 15% | 15% | 1 pts higher |
| Median year built | 1979 | 1987 | 8 years older |
Sorted by largest difference. Each median is the middle value across the covered Denver-area suburbs, from the same sources.
| City | Flood reports | NFIP claims |
|---|---|---|
| Arvada | 12 | 103 |
| Westminster 5.7 mi | 14 | 45 |
| Golden 7.1 mi | 3 | 46 |
| Lakewood 9.5 mi | 10 | 200 |
| Broomfield 9.8 mi | 6 | 57 |
| Northglenn 10.4 mi | 11 | 19 |
| ZIP | Claims | Paid | Busiest year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80007 | 6 | $287,248 | 2013 (3) |
| 80004 | 35 | $23,429 | 2013 (5) |
| 80005 | 13 | $125,032 | 2013 (4) |
| 80403 | 11 | $171,819 | 2013 (4) |
| 80003 | 21 | $38,371 | 1984 (3) |
| 80002 | 17 | $25,981 | 1978 (5) |
ZIPs extend past city limits.
| Date | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2025 | Flood | 8.3 mi |
| Jul 20, 2024 | Flash Flood | 9.3 mi |
| Jun 29, 2023 | Flash Flood | 8.2 mi |
| Jun 29, 2023 | Flash Flood | 9.0 mi |
| Jun 29, 2023 | Flash Flood | 7.3 mi |
| Aug 16, 2022 | Flash Flood | 6.8 mi |
| Aug 7, 2022 | Flash Flood | 7.5 mi |
| Aug 21, 2019 | Flash Flood | 9.3 mi |
| Built | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 793 | 1.5% | ±219 |
| 2010 to 2019 | 7,270 | 13.9% | ±532 |
| 2000 to 2009 | 5,497 | 10.5% | ±558 |
| 1990 to 1999 | 5,641 | 10.8% | ±526 |
| 1980 to 1989 | 5,572 | 10.7% | ±553 |
| 1970 to 1979 | 13,331 | 25.6% | ±679 |
| 1960 to 1969 | 8,351 | 16.0% | ±603 |
| 1950 to 1959 | 4,633 | 8.9% | ±533 |
| 1940 to 1949 | 383 | 0.7% | ±118 |
| 1939 or earlier | 698 | 1.3% | ±199 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates; margins of error are the Census Bureau's 90% intervals.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing units | 52,169 |
| Detached single-family | 36,657 (70%) |
| Occupied homes | 49,881 |
| Owner-occupied | 37,573 (75%) |
| Renter-occupied | 12,308 (25%) |
| Median home value | $632,600 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates.
| Main heating fuel | Homes | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 37,492 | 75.2% | ±908 |
| Electricity | 11,538 | 23.1% | ±758 |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane, butane, etc.) | 374 | 0.7% | ±131 |
| Solar energy | 251 | 0.5% | ±101 |
| No fuel used | 102 | 0.2% | ±50 |
| Other fuel | 64 | 0.1% | ±54 |
| Wood | 51 | 0.1% | ±34 |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 9 | 0.0% | ±14 |
| ZIP (ZCTA) | Share of Arvada's land | Share of the ZIP inside the city |
|---|---|---|
| 80007 | 26% | 41% |
| 80004 | 18% | 96% |
| 80005 | 17% | 57% |
| 80403 | 15% | 4% |
| 80003 | 14% | 81% |
| 80002 | 10% | 57% |
plumbing questions from Arvada homeowners
Are Arvada homes likely to have old galvanized pipes?
Only an inspection can say, but age is the clue: 11% were built before 1960 and 53% before 1980[1].
Which ZIP codes are covered in Arvada?
80007, 80004, 80005, 80403, 80003, and 80002[6], in Jefferson County. Nearby suburbs with their own pages: Westminster (5.7 mi), Golden (7.1 mi), and Lakewood (9.5 mi)[3].
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.