Plumbing repair · Broomfield, Colorado
Plumbing repair in Broomfield, CO
Leak, backed-up drain, no hot water, or a frozen line? The largest share of Broomfield's homes (29%) was built 2010 to 2019[1]. Request a licensed plumber who works here. Broomfield, in Broomfield County — ZIPs 80020, 80023, 80021, 80516, counts 79,174 residents (2025 estimate)[2].
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The Broomfield plumbing picture in brief
- Population (2025 est.)
- 79,174[2]+6.8% since 2020
- County
- Broomfield[2]
- Land area
- 33.0 sq mi[3]
- Decade the most homes date from
- 2010 to 2019[1]29% of housing units
- Homes built before 1980
- 21%[1]the 3rd-lowest share of the 15 Denver-area suburbs we cover
- Homes built 1980–1999
- 24%[1]2020–2024
- Homes built 2010 or later
- 32%[1]the 2nd-highest share of the 15 Denver-area suburbs we cover
- Flood & flash-flood reports within 10 mi
- 6[4]4 flash floods, 2016–2025; flood-prone homes need working drainage and backflow prevention
- FEMA flood-insurance claims, local ZIPs
- 57[5]6 in the last 10 years; 31 paid
- Homes on utility gas heat
- 71%[1]gas piping work usually needs a permit and a licensed installer
What the local data means for plumbing in Broomfield
Broomfield is one of the fastest-growing Denver-metro suburbs tracked here: 79,174 people (2025 estimate), up 6.8% since 2020[2]. On the map that's 33.0 square miles holding 2,402 residents per square mile, the 12th densest of the suburbs here; it sits entirely in Broomfield County, with ZIP codes 80020, 80023, 80021, 80516[3].
With 32% of homes built since 2010 and 21% before 1980[1], Broomfield's plumbing runs from brand-new supply lines and fixtures to aging pipe, original valves and water heaters past their rated life.
Broomfield is split across 4 ZIP codes: 80020 (36% of the city's land), 80023 (35% of the city's land), 80021 (17% of the city's land), 80516 (11% of the city's land)[6].
The tracked suburbs closest by are Northglenn (4.7 mi SE), Westminster (5.1 mi S) and Thornton (6.2 mi E)[3].
21% of Broomfield's 33,202 housing units predate 1980 and 32% went up in 2010 or later[1] — the 3rd-lowest pre-1980 share of the 15 Denver-area suburbs we cover; nearby, Northglenn (60%), Westminster (34%), and Thornton (22%) predate 1980. New-construction problems are usually fittings, supply lines, water-heater installs and drain slopes, not worn-out pipe.
The biggest single slice — 29% — was built 2010 to 2019, and the median home dates to 2002[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: 6 flood or flash-flood reports within 10 miles over 2016–2025[4], and FEMA logged 57 flood-insurance claims across Broomfield's ZIPs[5]. Homes that take water need working drainage, sump pumps and backflow prevention.
71% of homes heat with utility gas, and 37% of households rent[1]. Tenants: report plumbing failures to the landlord in writing.
Among the 15 suburbs tracked here, Broomfield stands out for the 2nd-highest share of homes built since 2010 (32%)[1] and the 3rd-lowest pre-1980 housing share (21%)[1].
Broomfield storm calendar
Within 10 miles of Broomfield, 2016–2025: 4 flash-flood reports and 2 flood or heavy-rain reports[4]. Peak: 100% in May, July, and August. Busiest year 2022 (2); 6 of 10 years had none. Busiest month August 2022 (2). Latest: flood or heavy-rain report, May 11, 2023, 5.8 mi out.
| Month | Flash flood | Flood & heavy rain | All |
|---|---|---|---|
| May | – | 2 | 2 |
| Jul | 1 | – | 1 |
| Aug | 3 | – | 3 |
Finding plumbing help around Broomfield
Requests go to Plumbing repair contractors serving the Broomfield area — ZIP codes 80020, 80023, 80021, 80516.
Before you call: before the plumber arrives
The Broomfield numbers behind this page
| Measure | Broomfield | Median of 15 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2010 or later | 32% | 15% | 17 pts higher |
| Built before 1980 | 21% | 37% | 16 pts lower |
| Built before 1960 | 4.3% | 7.6% | 3 pts lower |
| Median year built | 2002 | 1987 | 15 years newer |
| Utility-gas heat | 71% | 71% | about the same |
| Flood reports (10 mi) | 6 | 6 | same as median |
| Renter-occupied | 37% | 37% | same as median |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Broomfield | 6 | 57 |
| Northglenn 4.7 mi | 11 | 19 |
| Westminster 5.1 mi | 14 | 45 |
| Thornton 6.2 mi | 7 | 34 |
| Arvada 9.8 mi | 12 | 103 |
| Brighton 13.6 mi | 2 | 8 |
| ZIP | Claims | Paid | Busiest year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80020 | 19 | $122,606 | 1978 (3) |
| 80023 | 5 | $20,385 | 2013 (2) |
| 80021 | 8 | $1,041 | 2001 (3) |
| 80516 | 25 | $625,201 | 2013 (21) |
ZIPs extend past city limits.
| Date | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| May 11, 2023 | Flood | 6.4 mi |
| May 11, 2023 | Flood | 5.8 mi |
| Aug 16, 2022 | Flash Flood | 3.1 mi |
| Aug 7, 2022 | Flash Flood | 4.5 mi |
| Jul 30, 2021 | Flash Flood | 2.1 mi |
| Aug 30, 2016 | Flash Flood | 8.0 mi |
| Built | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1,105 | 3.3% | ±211 |
| 2010 to 2019 | 9,557 | 28.8% | ±454 |
| 2000 to 2009 | 7,684 | 23.1% | ±453 |
| 1990 to 1999 | 5,433 | 16.4% | ±405 |
| 1980 to 1989 | 2,471 | 7.4% | ±331 |
| 1970 to 1979 | 4,321 | 13.0% | ±375 |
| 1960 to 1969 | 1,196 | 3.6% | ±207 |
| 1950 to 1959 | 1,325 | 4.0% | ±177 |
| 1940 to 1949 | 48 | 0.1% | ±38 |
| 1939 or earlier | 62 | 0.2% | ±43 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates; margins of error are the Census Bureau's 90% intervals.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing units | 33,202 |
| Detached single-family | 19,372 (58%) |
| Occupied homes | 31,760 |
| Owner-occupied | 19,925 (63%) |
| Renter-occupied | 11,835 (37%) |
| Median home value | $664,500 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates.
| Main heating fuel | Homes | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 22,538 | 71.0% | ±629 |
| Electricity | 8,528 | 26.9% | ±585 |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane, butane, etc.) | 344 | 1.1% | ±90 |
| No fuel used | 146 | 0.5% | ±93 |
| Solar energy | 99 | 0.3% | ±52 |
| Wood | 58 | 0.2% | ±58 |
| Other fuel | 47 | 0.1% | ±30 |
| ZIP (ZCTA) | Share of Broomfield's land | Share of the ZIP inside the city |
|---|---|---|
| 80020 | 36% | 60% |
| 80023 | 35% | 63% |
| 80021 | 17% | 34% |
| 80516 | 11% | 9% |
Broomfield plumbing questions
Are Broomfield homes likely to have old galvanized pipes?
Only an inspection can say, but age is the clue: 4% were built before 1960 and 21% before 1980[1].
Which ZIP codes are covered in Broomfield?
80020, 80023, 80021, and 80516[6], in Broomfield County. Nearby suburbs with their own pages: Northglenn (4.7 mi), Westminster (5.1 mi), and Thornton (6.2 mi)[3].
My Broomfield home is fairly new — could the plumbing and water heater still be under warranty?
Possibly: 32% of Broomfield's housing units were built in 2010 or later[1], the 2nd-highest share of the 15 Denver-area suburbs we cover. Check your closing paperwork for warranties before paying for a repair.
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.