Water damage restoration · Englewood, Colorado
Water damage restoration in Englewood, CO
Burst pipe, failed water heater, or storm water? Englewood-area ZIPs: 26 flood claims since 1979[1]; 68% of homes built before 1980[2]. Request help from local restoration crews. Englewood, in Arapahoe County — ZIPs 80110, 80113, counts 35,305 residents (2025 estimate)[3].
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Englewood water damage snapshot: the key figures
- Population (2025 est.)
- 35,305[3]+4.9% since 2020
- County
- Arapahoe[3]
- Land area
- 6.6 sq mi[4]
- Flood-insurance (NFIP) claims, local ZIPs
- 26 since 1979[1]$394,524 paid across 20 claims · ZIP 80110, 80113
- Flood & flash-flood reports within 10 mi
- 11[5]2016–2025 · latest Jun 25, 2025
- Federal disaster declarations incl. flooding, Arapahoe Co.
- 3[6]of 9 total declarations
- Homes built before 1980
- 68%[2]the highest share of the 15 Denver-area suburbs we cover
- Households renting
- 51%[2]2020–2024
What Englewood's numbers say about water damage
Englewood counts 35,305 residents (2025 estimate), growing at a middle-of-the-pack 4.9% since 2020[3]. 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[4].
Englewood mixes 12% of homes built since 2010 and 68% before 1980[2]: new supply lines and water heaters in one house, aging pipe and original valves in the next — so where a leak starts depends a lot on the address.
Mail to Englewood goes through 2 ZIP codes — 80110 (59% of the city's land), 80113 (38% of the city's land)[7].
The closest tracked neighbours are Littleton (4.1 mi S), Lakewood (7.5 mi NW) and Centennial (8.0 mi SE)[4].
26 flood-insurance claims have come from Englewood-area ZIP codes (80110, 80113) since 1979, and $394,524 has been paid on them (about $19,726 per paid claim)[1]. 2015 was the worst year, with 10 claims. That is the 6th-fewest of the 15 Denver-area suburbs we cover; for comparison, Littleton (35), Lakewood (200), and Centennial (54). Of the 24 claims rated in a flood zone, 3 were in FEMA's high-risk areas (zones A or V) and 21 outside them (zones B, C or X)[1][8] — flooding here is not only a high-risk-zone problem.
By month of loss, Englewood-area flood claims cluster in May (5), June (11), and July (4) — 20 of 26 dated claims[1].
Within 10 miles of central Englewood, weather observers filed 11 flood, flash-flood or heavy-rain reports in 2016–2025 (7 flash floods)[5]. Countywide: 3 flood declarations since 2000, latest Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes (DR-4731, 2023)[6]. Nearby: Littleton (4), Lakewood (10), and Centennial (8).
68% of Englewood's 17,798 housing units predate 1980[2] — the highest share of the 15 Denver-area suburbs we cover (Littleton (46%), Lakewood (56%), and Centennial (43%)). Aging supply lines and valves are the usual hidden-leak suspects in houses that old.
51% of Englewood households rent[2]: tenants should report leaks to the landlord in writing, with photos.
Among the 15 suburbs tracked here, Englewood stands out for the highest pre-1980 housing share (68%)[2], the oldest housing (by median year built) (1964)[2], the highest renter share (51%)[2], and the 3rd-most flood reports nearby (11, tied with Northglenn)[5].
How a leak spreads inside a wall
Leaked water spreads outward and wicks up drywall the longer it runs.
Englewood storm calendar
Within 10 miles of Englewood, 2016–2025: 7 flash-flood reports, 1 flood report, and 3 heavy-rain reports[5]. Peak: 91% in May, June, and July. Busiest year 2023 (3); 3 of 10 years had none. Busiest month June 2023 (3). Latest: flood report, Jun 25, 2025, 9.2 mi out.
| Month | Flash flood | Flood | Heavy rain | All |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May | – | – | 1 | 1 |
| Jun | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| Jul | 3 | – | 1 | 4 |
| Aug | 1 | – | – | 1 |
Get water damage help in Englewood
Water damage restoration contractors taking requests around Englewood cover ZIP codes 80110, 80113.
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Shared walls and ceilings: Englewood homes by building type
49%[2] of Englewood's homes share walls, floors or ceilings with a neighbour (multi-unit buildings alone: 43%, the highest multi-unit share of the 15 Denver-area suburbs we cover). Water crosses those lines: in an attached or stacked unit, tell the neighbour and the association or landlord right away, and check whose policy covers which part of the damage.
After detached houses, the biggest group is 50 or more units: 3,190 of 17,798 housing units[2].
| 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.
The data underneath this Englewood page
| Measure | Englewood | Median of 15 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built before 1980 | 68% | 37% | 32 pts higher |
| Flood reports (10 mi) | 11 | 6 | 5 more |
| Renter-occupied | 51% | 37% | 14 pts higher |
| NFIP flood claims (area ZIPs) | 26 | 35 | 9 fewer |
| Owner-occupied | 49% | 63% | 14 pts lower |
| Median year built | 1964 | 1987 | 23 years older |
| Median home value | $572,900 | $574,400 | about the same |
Sorted by largest difference. Each median is the middle value across the covered Denver-area suburbs, from the same sources.
| City | NFIP claims | Flood reports ≤10 mi | Built before 1980 | Renting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Englewood | 26 | 11 | 68% | 51% |
| Littleton 4.1 mi | 35 | 4 | 46% | 39% |
| Lakewood 7.5 mi | 200 | 10 | 56% | 42% |
| Centennial 8.0 mi | 54 | 8 | 43% | 19% |
| Golden 13.2 mi | 46 | 3 | 43% | 43% |
| Parker 15.2 mi | 22 | 4 | 3% | 28% |
| ZIP | Claims | Paid | Busiest year | Outside high-risk zones |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80110 | 8 | $663 | 1983 (3) | 6 of 6 |
| 80113 | 18 | $393,861 | 2015 (9) | 15 of 18 |
ZIPs extend past city limits. Outside high-risk zones: claims rated in zone B, C or X, of the claims that carry a zone.
| Year | Claims |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2015 | 10 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 1997 | 2 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1983 | 3 |
| 1979 | 2 |
| Month | Claims |
|---|---|
| March | 1 |
| April | 1 |
| May | 5 |
| June | 11 |
| July | 4 |
| August | 3 |
| September | 1 |
| 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 |
| ZIP (ZCTA) | Share of Englewood's land | Share of the ZIP inside the city |
|---|---|---|
| 80110 | 59% | 61% |
| 80113 | 38% | 33% |
Common Englewood water damage questions
Do I need flood insurance in Englewood?
Homeowners policies exclude outside floodwater[9], and Englewood-area ZIPs have 5 NFIP claims in just the last ten years[1].
Which Englewood ZIP codes do these crews cover?
80110 and 80113[7], in Arapahoe County. Nearby pages: Littleton (4.1 mi), Lakewood (7.5 mi), and Centennial (8.0 mi)[4].
Which Englewood ZIP code has the most flood claims?
80113, with 18 NFIP claims and $393,861 paid[1].
When was the last flood report near Englewood?
Jun 25, 2025: a flood report 9.2 miles from the city center[5].
A lot of Englewood homes predate 1980 — what does that mean for plumbing fixtures and water heater work?
68% of Englewood's housing units were built before 1980, 45.9% before 1960[2] — the highest share of the 15 Denver-area suburbs we cover. Older supply lines and original shut-off valves are common failure points — know where your main shut-off is before you need it.
I rent in Englewood. Who arranges the repair?
51% of occupied Englewood homes are rented[2], 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
- OpenFEMA NFIP claims
- Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year (keyless bulk)
- Census population estimates, Vintage 2025
- Census Gazetteer 2025
- NOAA Storm Events Database
- OpenFEMA disaster declarations
- Census 2020 ZCTA–place file
- FEMA, Flood Zones (link unverified)
- FEMA FloodSmart (link unverified)
Data pulled Sep 28, 2026. Full citations and method.