Plumbing repair · Golden, Colorado

Plumbing repair in Golden, CO

Leak, backed-up drain, no hot water, or a frozen line? The largest share of Golden's homes (19%) was built 1990 to 1999^[1]. Request a licensed plumber who works here. Golden, in Jefferson County — ZIPs 80401, 80403, 80419, counts 20,390 residents (2025 estimate)^[2].

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Golden at a glance for plumbing

Population (2025 est.): 20,390^[2]-0.1% since 2020
County: Jefferson^[2]
Land area: 9.6 sq mi^[3]
Population density: 2,115 / sq mi^[2]^[3]
Decade the most homes date from: 1990 to 1999^[1]19% of housing units
Homes built before 1980: 43%^[1]the 6th-highest share of the 15 Denver-area suburbs we cover
Homes built 1980–1999: 27%^[1]2020–2024
Homes built 2010 or later: 13%^[1]the 7th-lowest share of the 15 Denver-area suburbs we cover
Flood & flash-flood reports within 10 mi: 3^[4]3 flash floods, 2016–2025; flood-prone homes need working drainage and backflow prevention
FEMA flood-insurance claims, local ZIPs: 46^[5]6 in the last 10 years; 24 paid
Homes on utility gas heat: 73%^[1]gas piping work usually needs a permit and a licensed installer

What Golden's numbers say about plumbing

Golden is one of the most established suburbs tracked here — 20,390 people (2025 estimate), down just 0.1% since 2020^[2]. The city spans 9.6 square miles at 2,115 residents per square mile (the 13th densest) and sits entirely in Jefferson County, served by ZIP codes 80401, 80403, 80419^[3].

With 13% of homes built since 2010 and 43% before 1980^[1], Golden's plumbing runs from brand-new supply lines and fixtures to aging pipe, original valves and water heaters past their rated life.

Golden is split across 3 ZIP codes: 80401 (75% of the city's land), 80403 (24% of the city's land), 80419 (1% of the city's land)^[6].

The tracked suburbs closest by are Lakewood (5.8 mi SE), Arvada (7.1 mi NE) and Westminster (12.4 mi NE)^[3].

43% of Golden's 8,175 housing units predate 1980 and 13% went up in 2010 or later^[1] — the 6th-highest pre-1980 share of the 15 Denver-area suburbs we cover; nearby, Lakewood (56%), Arvada (53%), and Westminster (34%) predate 1980. The 27% built in 1980–1999 are at the age where original water heaters and valves get replaced.

The biggest single slice — 19% — was built 1990 to 1999, and the median home dates to 1989^[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: 3 flood or flash-flood reports within 10 miles over 2016–2025^[4], and FEMA logged 46 flood-insurance claims across Golden's ZIPs^[5]. Homes that take water need working drainage, sump pumps and backflow prevention.

73% of homes heat with utility gas, and 43% of households rent^[1]. Tenants: report plumbing failures to the landlord in writing.

Among the 15 suburbs tracked here, Golden stands out for the 2nd-highest renter share (43%)^[1].

Finding plumbing help around Golden

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The Golden numbers behind this page

Golden next to the typical covered suburb (median of 15)^[1]^[4]
Measure	Golden	Median of 15	Difference
Built before 1960	14.8%	7.6%	7 pts higher
Flood reports (10 mi)	3	6	3 fewer
Built before 1980	43%	37%	6 pts higher
Renter-occupied	43%	37%	6 pts higher
Built 2010 or later	13%	15%	2 pts lower
Utility-gas heat	73%	71%	2 pts higher
Median year built	1989	1987	2 years newer

Sorted by largest difference. Each median is the middle value across the covered Denver-area suburbs, from the same sources.

Golden beside its nearest neighbours^[4]^[5]^[3]
City	Flood reports	NFIP claims
Golden	3	46
Lakewood 5.8 mi	10	200
Arvada 7.1 mi	12	103
Westminster 12.4 mi	14	45
Englewood 13.2 mi	11	26
Littleton 14.6 mi	4	35

Flood-insurance claims by ZIP code, since 1980^[5]
ZIP	Claims	Paid	Busiest year
80401	35	$75,837	2013 (9)
80403	11	$171,819	2013 (4)
80419	0	$0	—

ZIPs extend past city limits.

Most recent flood reports within 10 miles^[4]
Date	Type	Distance
Jun 29, 2023	Flash Flood	9.7 mi
Jul 20, 2019	Flash Flood	4.8 mi
Jul 20, 2019	Flash Flood	4.3 mi

When Golden's 8,175 housing units were built^[1]
Built	Units	Share	Margin of error
2020 or later	208	2.5%	±69
2010 to 2019	823	10.1%	±191
2000 to 2009	1,402	17.1%	±300
1990 to 1999	1,572	19.2%	±298
1980 to 1989	641	7.8%	±165
1970 to 1979	1,393	17.0%	±248
1960 to 1969	928	11.4%	±288
1950 to 1959	482	5.9%	±187
1940 to 1949	143	1.7%	±66
1939 or earlier	583	7.1%	±145

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

Golden housing and households^[1]
Measure	Value
Housing units	8,175
Detached single-family	3,936 (48%)
Occupied homes	7,780
Owner-occupied	4,419 (57%)
Renter-occupied	3,361 (43%)
Median home value	$837,700

ACS 2020–2024 estimates.

How Golden's 7,780 occupied homes are heated^[1]
Main heating fuel	Homes	Share	Margin of error
Utility gas	5,700	73.3%	±316
Electricity	1,885	24.2%	±300
Solar energy	53	0.7%	±43
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	51	0.7%	±60
Bottled or tank gas (propane, butane, etc.)	49	0.6%	±38
No fuel used	30	0.4%	±30
Wood	12	0.2%	±19

ZIP code areas covering Golden^[6]
ZIP (ZCTA)	Share of Golden's land	Share of the ZIP inside the city
80401	75%	15%
80403	24%	2%
80419	1%	100%

Golden plumbing questions

Are Golden homes likely to have old galvanized pipes?

Only an inspection can say, but age is the clue: 15% were built before 1960 and 43% before 1980^[1].

Which ZIP codes are covered in Golden?

80401, 80403, and 80419^[6], in Jefferson County. Nearby suburbs with their own pages: Lakewood (5.8 mi), Arvada (7.1 mi), and Westminster (12.4 mi)^[3].

I rent in Golden. Who arranges the repair?

43% of occupied Golden homes are rented^[1], the 2nd-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

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