Plumbing repair · Englewood, Colorado
Plumbing repair in Englewood, CO
Leak, backed-up drain, no hot water, or a frozen line? The largest share of Englewood's homes (26%) was built 1950 to 1959[1]. Request a licensed plumber 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 plumbing
- Population (2025 est.)
- 35,305[2]+4.9% since 2020
- County
- Arapahoe[2]
- Land area
- 6.6 sq mi[3]
- Decade the most homes date from
- 1950 to 1959[1]26% of housing units
- Homes built before 1980
- 68%[1]the highest share of the 15 Denver-area suburbs we cover
- Homes built 1980–1999
- 14%[1]2020–2024
- Homes built 2010 or later
- 12%[1]the 6th-lowest share of the 15 Denver-area suburbs we cover
- Flood & flash-flood reports within 10 mi
- 11[4]7 flash floods, 2016–2025; flood-prone homes need working drainage and backflow prevention
- FEMA flood-insurance claims, local ZIPs
- 26[5]5 in the last 10 years; 20 paid
- Homes on utility gas heat
- 60%[1]gas piping work usually needs a permit and a licensed installer
Reading the Englewood data for plumbing
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].
With 12% of homes built since 2010 and 68% before 1980[1], Englewood's plumbing runs from brand-new supply lines and fixtures to aging pipe, original valves and water heaters past their rated life.
Mail to Englewood goes through 2 ZIP codes — 80110 (59% of the city's land), 80113 (38% of the city's land)[6].
The tracked suburbs closest by are Littleton (4.1 mi S), Lakewood (7.5 mi NW) and Centennial (8.0 mi SE)[3].
68% of Englewood's 17,798 housing units predate 1980 and 12% went up in 2010 or later[1] — the highest pre-1980 share of the 15 Denver-area suburbs we cover; nearby, Littleton (46%), Lakewood (56%), and Centennial (43%) predate 1980. Houses that old can still have galvanized supply pipe or cast-iron drains — especially the 46% built before 1960.
The biggest single slice — 26% — was built 1950 to 1959, and the median home dates to 1964[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: 11 flood or flash-flood reports within 10 miles over 2016–2025[4], and FEMA logged 26 flood-insurance claims across Englewood's ZIPs[5]. Homes that take water need working drainage, sump pumps and backflow prevention.
60% of homes heat with utility gas, and 51% of households rent[1]. Tenants: report plumbing failures to the landlord in writing.
Out of the 15 suburbs on this site, Englewood has the highest pre-1980 housing share (68%)[1], the oldest housing (by median year built) (1964)[1], the lowest gas-heat share (60%)[1], and the highest renter share (51%)[1].
Englewood storm calendar
Within 10 miles of Englewood, 2016–2025: 7 flash-flood reports and 4 flood or heavy-rain reports[4]. Peak: 91% in May, June, and July. Busiest year 2023 (3); 3 of 10 years had none. Busiest month June 2023 (3). Latest: flood or heavy-rain report, Jun 25, 2025, 9.2 mi out.
| Month | Flash flood | Flood & heavy rain | All |
|---|---|---|---|
| May | – | 1 | 1 |
| Jun | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| Jul | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| Aug | 1 | – | 1 |
Get plumbing help in Englewood
Plumbing repair contractors taking requests around Englewood cover ZIP codes 80110, 80113.
Before reaching out: before the plumber arrives
The data underneath this Englewood page
| Measure | Englewood | Median of 15 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built before 1960 | 45.9% | 7.6% | 38 pts higher |
| Built before 1980 | 68% | 37% | 32 pts higher |
| Flood reports (10 mi) | 11 | 6 | 5 more |
| Renter-occupied | 51% | 37% | 14 pts higher |
| Built 2010 or later | 12% | 15% | 3 pts lower |
| Utility-gas heat | 60% | 71% | 11 pts lower |
| Median year built | 1964 | 1987 | 23 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Englewood | 11 | 26 |
| Littleton 4.1 mi | 4 | 35 |
| Lakewood 7.5 mi | 10 | 200 |
| Centennial 8.0 mi | 8 | 54 |
| Golden 13.2 mi | 3 | 46 |
| Parker 15.2 mi | 4 | 22 |
| ZIP | Claims | Paid | Busiest year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80110 | 8 | $663 | 1983 (3) |
| 80113 | 18 | $393,861 | 2015 (9) |
ZIPs extend past city limits.
| Date | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2025 | Flood | 9.2 mi |
| Jun 4, 2025 | Heavy Rain | 5.0 mi |
| May 25, 2025 | Heavy Rain | 9.0 mi |
| Jul 20, 2024 | Flash Flood | 9.2 mi |
| Jun 29, 2023 | Flash Flood | 8.1 mi |
| Jun 29, 2023 | Flash Flood | 7.3 mi |
| Jun 29, 2023 | Flash Flood | 9.7 mi |
| Aug 15, 2022 | Flash Flood | 5.0 mi |
| 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.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing units | 17,798 |
| Detached single-family | 8,885 (50%) |
| Occupied homes | 16,805 |
| Owner-occupied | 8,271 (49%) |
| Renter-occupied | 8,534 (51%) |
| Median home value | $572,900 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates.
| Main heating fuel | Homes | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 10,162 | 60.5% | ±570 |
| Electricity | 5,793 | 34.5% | ±492 |
| Other fuel | 373 | 2.2% | ±249 |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane, butane, etc.) | 289 | 1.7% | ±122 |
| No fuel used | 120 | 0.7% | ±68 |
| Solar energy | 39 | 0.2% | ±42 |
| Wood | 25 | 0.1% | ±39 |
| Coal or coke | 4 | 0.0% | ±7 |
| ZIP (ZCTA) | Share of Englewood's land | Share of the ZIP inside the city |
|---|---|---|
| 80110 | 59% | 61% |
| 80113 | 38% | 33% |
Common Englewood plumbing questions
Are Englewood homes likely to have old galvanized pipes?
Only an inspection can say, but age is the clue: 46% were built before 1960 and 68% before 1980[1].
Which ZIP codes are covered in Englewood?
80110 and 80113[6], in Arapahoe County. Nearby suburbs with their own pages: Littleton (4.1 mi), Lakewood (7.5 mi), and Centennial (8.0 mi)[3].
I rent in Englewood. Who arranges the repair?
51% of occupied Englewood homes are rented[1], the highest share of the 15 Denver-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
- Census 2020 ZCTA–place file
Data pulled Sep 28, 2026. Full citations and method.