Plumbing repair · Parkville, Missouri
Plumbing repair in Parkville, MO
Leak, backed-up drain, no hot water, or a frozen line? The largest share of Parkville's homes (25%) was built 2000 to 2009[1]. Request a licensed plumber who works here. Parkville, in Platte County — ZIP 64152, counts 9,093 residents (2025 estimate)[2].
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The Parkville plumbing picture in brief
- Population (2025 est.)
- 9,093[2]+26.6% since 2020
- County
- Platte[2]
- Land area
- 15.0 sq mi[3]
- Decade the most homes date from
- 2000 to 2009[1]25% of housing units
- Homes built before 1980
- 20%[1]the 4th-lowest share of the 14 Kansas City–area suburbs we cover
- Homes built 1980–1999
- 26%[1]2020–2024
- Homes built 2010 or later
- 29%[1]the highest share of the 14 Kansas City–area suburbs we cover
- Winter-storm & freeze days, platte zone
- 16[4]2016–2025
- Flood & flash-flood reports within 10 mi
- 32[4]24 flash floods, 2016–2025; flood-prone homes need working drainage and backflow prevention
- FEMA flood-insurance claims, local ZIPs
- 61[5]17 in the last 10 years; 48 paid
- Homes on utility gas heat
- 77%[1]gas piping work usually needs a permit and a licensed installer
What the local data means for plumbing in Parkville
Parkville is one of the fastest-growing Kansas City–metro suburbs tracked here: 9,093 people (2025 estimate), up 26.6% since 2020[2]. On the map that's 15.0 square miles holding 608 residents per square mile, the 14th densest of the suburbs here; it sits entirely in Platte County, with ZIP code 64152[3].
With 29% of homes built since 2010 and 20% before 1980[1], Parkville's plumbing runs from brand-new supply lines and fixtures to aging pipe, original valves and water heaters past their rated life.
One ZIP code covers the whole city: 64152[6].
Nearest of the other suburbs we track: Gladstone (7.8 mi E), Liberty (15.4 mi E) and Raytown (20.0 mi SE)[3].
20% of Parkville's 3,200 housing units predate 1980 and 29% went up in 2010 or later[1] — the 4th-lowest pre-1980 share of the 14 Kansas City–area suburbs we cover; nearby, Gladstone (64%), Liberty (41%), and Raytown (82%) predate 1980. New-construction problems are usually fittings, supply lines, water-heater installs and drain slopes, not worn-out pipe.
The biggest single slice — 25% — was built 2000 to 2009, and the median home dates to 2002[1]. Neighbours from the same era tend to hit the same plumbing problems at the same time.
Freeze risk: the platte forecast zone logged 16 winter-storm, ice or hard-freeze days in 2016–2025, including February 2021; the latest was Feb 18, 2025[4].
Water from the sky is plumbing work too: 32 flood or flash-flood reports within 10 miles over 2016–2025[4], and FEMA logged 61 flood-insurance claims across Parkville's ZIPs[5]. Homes that take water need working drainage, sump pumps and backflow prevention.
77% of homes heat with utility gas, and 18% of households rent[1].
Among the 14 suburbs tracked here, Parkville stands out for the newest housing (by median year built) (2002, tied with 3 other suburbs)[1], the highest share of homes built since 2010 (29%)[1], the lowest renter share (18%)[1], and the 3rd-highest gas-heat share (77%)[1].
Parkville storm calendar
Within 10 miles of Parkville, 2016–2025: 24 flash-flood reports and 8 flood or heavy-rain reports[4]. Peak: 81% in May, July, and August. Busiest year 2017 (15); 4 of 10 years had none. Busiest month August 2017 (12). Latest: flash-flood report, Apr 28, 2021, 4.7 mi out.
| Month | Flash flood | Flood & heavy rain | All |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar | 1 | – | 1 |
| Apr | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| May | 6 | 3 | 9 |
| Jun | – | 1 | 1 |
| Jul | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| Aug | 11 | 2 | 13 |
| Oct | 1 | – | 1 |
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Parkville by the numbers
| Measure | Parkville | Median of 14 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2010 or later | 29% | 10% | 19 pts higher |
| Flood reports (10 mi) | 32 | 15 | 17 more |
| Built before 1960 | 5.3% | 14.7% | 9 pts lower |
| Built before 1980 | 20% | 40% | 20 pts lower |
| Renter-occupied | 18% | 32% | 14 pts lower |
| Utility-gas heat | 77% | 72% | 4 pts higher |
| Median year built | 2002 | 1986 | 16 years newer |
Biggest gaps first. Medians are middle values across the Kansas City–area suburbs we cover, drawn from the same sources.
| City | Flood reports | NFIP claims | Freeze days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkville | 32 | 61 | 16 |
| Gladstone 7.8 mi | 43 | 352 | 15 |
| Liberty 15.4 mi | 23 | 37 | 15 |
| Raytown 20.0 mi | 49 | 172 | 20 |
| Independence 20.9 mi | 15 | 388 | 20 |
| Kearney 20.9 mi | 11 | 3 | 15 |
| ZIP | Claims | Paid | Busiest year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 64152 | 61 | $547,396 | 2019 (10) |
ZIPs extend past city limits.
| Date | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2021 | Flash Flood | 4.7 mi |
| May 28, 2020 | Flash Flood | 7.0 mi |
| Jun 1, 2019 | Flood | 8.6 mi |
| May 24, 2019 | Flash Flood | 7.2 mi |
| May 21, 2019 | Flood | 7.3 mi |
| May 1, 2019 | Flood | 8.3 mi |
| May 1, 2019 | Flood | 6.4 mi |
| Apr 1, 2019 | Flood | 8.2 mi |
| Built | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 406 | 12.7% | ±119 |
| 2010 to 2019 | 527 | 16.5% | ±165 |
| 2000 to 2009 | 803 | 25.1% | ±189 |
| 1990 to 1999 | 388 | 12.1% | ±122 |
| 1980 to 1989 | 446 | 13.9% | ±182 |
| 1970 to 1979 | 177 | 5.5% | ±100 |
| 1960 to 1969 | 284 | 8.9% | ±188 |
| 1950 to 1959 | 94 | 2.9% | ±81 |
| 1940 to 1949 | 14 | 0.4% | ±24 |
| 1939 or earlier | 61 | 1.9% | ±74 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates; margins of error are the Census Bureau's 90% intervals.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing units | 3,200 |
| Detached single-family | 2,450 (77%) |
| Occupied homes | 2,953 |
| Owner-occupied | 2,431 (82%) |
| Renter-occupied | 522 (18%) |
| Median home value | $573,500 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates.
| Main heating fuel | Homes | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 2,261 | 76.6% | ±206 |
| Electricity | 665 | 22.5% | ±170 |
| Solar energy | 15 | 0.5% | ±26 |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane, butane, etc.) | 12 | 0.4% | ±20 |
| ZIP (ZCTA) | Share of Parkville's land | Share of the ZIP inside the city |
|---|---|---|
| 64152 | 95% | 46% |
Dated heat and freeze records for the PLATTE forecast zone: see the county list.
Common Parkville plumbing questions
Are Parkville homes likely to have old galvanized pipes?
Only an inspection can say, but age is the clue: 5% were built before 1960 and 20% before 1980[1].
How often do pipes freeze in Parkville?
The record for Parkville's forecast zone shows 16 winter-storm or freeze days over 2016–2025, in 8 different years[4].
Which ZIP codes are covered in Parkville?
64152[6], in Platte County. Nearby suburbs with their own pages: Gladstone (7.8 mi), Liberty (15.4 mi), and Raytown (20.0 mi)[3].
My Parkville home is fairly new — could the plumbing and water heater still be under warranty?
Possibly: 29% of Parkville's housing units were built in 2010 or later[1], the highest share of the 14 Kansas City–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.