Plumbing repair · Redlands, California
Plumbing repair in Redlands, CA
Leak, backed-up drain, no hot water, or a frozen line? The largest share of Redlands's homes (20%) was built 1980 to 1989[1]. Request a licensed plumber who works here. Redlands, in San Bernardino County — ZIPs 92373, 92374, counts 74,128 residents (2025 estimate)[2].
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Redlands plumbing snapshot: the key figures
- Population (2025 est.)
- 74,128[2]+1.3% since 2020
- County
- San Bernardino[2]
- Land area
- 36.0 sq mi[3]
- Decade the most homes date from
- 1980 to 1989[1]20% of housing units
- Homes built before 1980
- 58%[1]the highest share of the 15 Inland Empire suburbs we cover
- Homes built 1980–1999
- 26%[1]2020–2024
- Homes built 2010 or later
- 6%[1]the 3rd-lowest share of the 15 Inland Empire suburbs we cover
- Flood & flash-flood reports within 10 mi
- 27[4]9 flash floods, 2016–2025; flood-prone homes need working drainage and backflow prevention
- FEMA flood-insurance claims, local ZIPs
- 17[5]4 in the last 10 years; 3 paid
- Homes on utility gas heat
- 77%[1]gas piping work usually needs a permit and a licensed installer
Reading the Redlands data for plumbing
Redlands is one of the most established suburbs tracked here — 74,128 people (2025 estimate), up just 1.3% since 2020[2]. The city spans 36.0 square miles at 2,058 residents per square mile (the 13th densest) and sits entirely in San Bernardino County, served by ZIP codes 92373, 92374[3].
With 6% of homes built since 2010 and 58% before 1980[1], Redlands's plumbing runs from brand-new supply lines and fixtures to aging pipe, original valves and water heaters past their rated life.
Redlands is split across 2 ZIP codes: 92373 (50% of the city's land), 92374 (36% of the city's land)[6].
The tracked suburbs closest by are Moreno Valley (9.2 mi S), Rialto (13.3 mi W) and Fontana (17.2 mi W)[3].
58% of Redlands's 26,256 housing units predate 1980 and 6% went up in 2010 or later[1] — the highest pre-1980 share of the 15 Inland Empire suburbs we cover; nearby, Moreno Valley (19%), Rialto (44%), and Fontana (28%) predate 1980. Houses that old can still have galvanized supply pipe or cast-iron drains — especially the 26% built before 1960.
The biggest single slice — 20% — was built 1980 to 1989, and the median home dates to 1976[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: 27 flood or flash-flood reports within 10 miles over 2016–2025[4], and FEMA logged 17 flood-insurance claims across Redlands's ZIPs[5]. Homes that take water need working drainage, sump pumps and backflow prevention.
77% of homes heat with utility gas, and 43% of households rent[1]. Tenants: report plumbing failures to the landlord in writing.
Measured against the 15 suburbs on this site, Redlands records the highest pre-1980 housing share (58%)[1], the oldest housing (by median year built) (1976)[1], the highest renter share (43%)[1], and the 3rd-lowest share of homes built since 2010 (6%)[1].
Redlands storm calendar
Within 10 miles of Redlands, 2016–2025: 9 flash-flood reports and 18 flood or heavy-rain reports[4]. Peak: 63% in January, February, and March. Busiest year 2023 (6). Busiest month February 2025 (5). Latest: flood or heavy-rain report, Nov 21, 2025, 9.4 mi out.
| Month | Flash flood | Flood & heavy rain | All |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | – | 4 | 4 |
| Feb | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| Mar | 2 | 5 | 7 |
| Apr | – | 1 | 1 |
| Jul | – | 1 | 1 |
| Aug | – | 1 | 1 |
| Sep | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Nov | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Dec | 2 | – | 2 |
Finding plumbing help around Redlands
Plumbing repair contractors taking requests around Redlands cover ZIP codes 92373, 92374.
Before you call: before the plumber arrives
Redlands by the numbers
| Measure | Redlands | Median of 15 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built before 1960 | 26.3% | 6.5% | 20 pts higher |
| Built before 1980 | 58% | 25% | 33 pts higher |
| Built 2010 or later | 6% | 10% | 4 pts lower |
| Flood reports (10 mi) | 27 | 34 | 7 fewer |
| Renter-occupied | 43% | 36% | 7 pts higher |
| Utility-gas heat | 77% | 76% | 1 pts higher |
| Median year built | 1976 | 1989 | 13 years older |
Largest differences first. Medians are the middle value across the covered Inland Empire suburbs, from the same sources.
| City | Flood reports | NFIP claims |
|---|---|---|
| Redlands | 27 | 17 |
| Moreno Valley 9.2 mi | 24 | 16 |
| Rialto 13.3 mi | 51 | 6 |
| Fontana 17.2 mi | 53 | 23 |
| Rancho Cucamonga 23.2 mi | 51 | 47 |
| Hemet 24.2 mi | 14 | 18 |
| ZIP | Claims | Paid | Busiest year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 92373 | 12 | $15,553 | 2010 (3) |
| 92374 | 5 | $0 | 2010 (2) |
ZIPs extend past city limits.
| Date | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 21, 2025 | Flood | 9.4 mi |
| Feb 14, 2025 | Flash Flood | 9.4 mi |
| Feb 13, 2025 | Flood | 6.3 mi |
| Feb 13, 2025 | Flood | 2.0 mi |
| Feb 13, 2025 | Flash Flood | 8.7 mi |
| Feb 13, 2025 | Flash Flood | 8.7 mi |
| Sep 8, 2024 | Flood | 6.8 mi |
| Mar 7, 2024 | Flood | 3.5 mi |
| Built | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 582 | 2.2% | ±269 |
| 2010 to 2019 | 965 | 3.7% | ±259 |
| 2000 to 2009 | 2,610 | 9.9% | ±430 |
| 1990 to 1999 | 1,592 | 6.1% | ±329 |
| 1980 to 1989 | 5,354 | 20.4% | ±639 |
| 1970 to 1979 | 4,709 | 17.9% | ±504 |
| 1960 to 1969 | 3,529 | 13.4% | ±578 |
| 1950 to 1959 | 3,556 | 13.5% | ±523 |
| 1940 to 1949 | 1,017 | 3.9% | ±245 |
| 1939 or earlier | 2,342 | 8.9% | ±353 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates; margins of error are the Census Bureau's 90% intervals.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing units | 26,256 |
| Detached single-family | 16,224 (62%) |
| Occupied homes | 25,152 |
| Owner-occupied | 14,291 (57%) |
| Renter-occupied | 10,861 (43%) |
| Median home value | $618,900 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates.
| Main heating fuel | Homes | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 19,271 | 76.6% | ±852 |
| Electricity | 4,530 | 18.0% | ±549 |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane, butane, etc.) | 552 | 2.2% | ±190 |
| No fuel used | 374 | 1.5% | ±128 |
| Solar energy | 281 | 1.1% | ±128 |
| Wood | 90 | 0.4% | ±92 |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 28 | 0.1% | ±45 |
| Other fuel | 26 | 0.1% | ±31 |
| ZIP (ZCTA) | Share of Redlands's land | Share of the ZIP inside the city |
|---|---|---|
| 92373 | 50% | 45% |
| 92374 | 36% | 73% |
Common Redlands plumbing questions
Are Redlands homes likely to have old galvanized pipes?
Only an inspection can say, but age is the clue: 26% were built before 1960 and 58% before 1980[1].
Which ZIP codes are covered in Redlands?
92373 and 92374[6], in San Bernardino County. Nearby suburbs with their own pages: Moreno Valley (9.2 mi), Rialto (13.3 mi), and Fontana (17.2 mi)[3].
I rent in Redlands. Who arranges the repair?
43% of occupied Redlands homes are rented[1], the highest share of the 15 Inland Empire 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.