Plumbing repair · Raytown, Missouri
Plumbing repair in Raytown, MO
Leak, backed-up drain, no hot water, or a frozen line? The largest share of Raytown's homes (35%) was built 1950 to 1959[1]. Request a licensed plumber who works here. Raytown, in Jackson County — ZIPs 64133, 64138, counts 29,154 residents (2025 estimate)[2].
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Raytown at a glance for plumbing
- Population (2025 est.)
- 29,154[2]-2.5% since 2020
- County
- Jackson[2]
- Land area
- 9.9 sq mi[3]
- Decade the most homes date from
- 1950 to 1959[1]35% of housing units
- Homes built before 1980
- 82%[1]the highest share of the 14 Kansas City–area suburbs we cover
- Homes built 1980–1999
- 12%[1]2020–2024
- Homes built 2010 or later
- 1%[1]the lowest share of the 14 Kansas City–area suburbs we cover
- Winter-storm & freeze days, jackson zone
- 20[4]2016–2025
- Flood & flash-flood reports within 10 mi
- 49[4]42 flash floods, 2016–2025; flood-prone homes need working drainage and backflow prevention
- FEMA flood-insurance claims, local ZIPs
- 172[5]10 in the last 10 years; 127 paid
- Homes on utility gas heat
- 82%[1]gas piping work usually needs a permit and a licensed installer
Reading the Raytown data for plumbing
Raytown is one of the most established suburbs tracked here — 29,154 people (2025 estimate), down just 2.5% since 2020[2]. It covers 9.9 square miles (2,936 residents per square mile, the 2nd densest), sits entirely in Jackson County, in ZIP codes 64133, 64138[3].
With 1% of homes built since 2010 and 82% before 1980[1], Raytown's plumbing runs from brand-new supply lines and fixtures to aging pipe, original valves and water heaters past their rated life.
Mail to Raytown goes through 2 ZIP codes — 64133 (59% of the city's land), 64138 (41% of the city's land)[6].
Nearest of the other suburbs we track: Lee's Summit (6.5 mi SE), Grandview (8.5 mi SW) and Independence (8.6 mi NE)[3].
82% of Raytown's 13,452 housing units predate 1980 and 1% went up in 2010 or later[1] — the highest pre-1980 share of the 14 Kansas City–area suburbs we cover; nearby, Lee's Summit (25%), Grandview (68%), and Independence (70%) predate 1980. Houses that old can still have galvanized supply pipe or cast-iron drains — especially the 45% built before 1960.
The biggest single slice — 35% — was built 1950 to 1959, and the median home dates to 1962[1]. Neighbours from the same era tend to hit the same plumbing problems at the same time.
Freeze risk: the jackson forecast zone logged 20 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: 49 flood or flash-flood reports within 10 miles over 2016–2025[4], and FEMA logged 172 flood-insurance claims across Raytown's ZIPs[5]. Homes that take water need working drainage, sump pumps and backflow prevention.
82% of homes heat with utility gas, and 35% of households rent[1].
Among the 14 suburbs tracked here, Raytown stands out for the highest pre-1980 housing share (82%)[1], the oldest housing (by median year built) (1962)[1], the lowest share of homes built since 2010 (1%)[1], and the highest gas-heat share (82%)[1].
Raytown storm calendar
Within 10 miles of Raytown, 2016–2025: 42 flash-flood reports and 7 flood or heavy-rain reports[4]. Peak: 82% in May, July, and August. Busiest year 2017 (28); 3 of 10 years had none. Busiest month August 2017 (21). Latest: flash-flood report, Jul 1, 2024, 9.7 mi out.
| Month | Flash flood | Flood & heavy rain | All |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr | – | 3 | 3 |
| May | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| Jun | 4 | – | 4 |
| Jul | 12 | – | 12 |
| Aug | 21 | 1 | 22 |
| Oct | 2 | – | 2 |
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The Raytown numbers behind this page
| Measure | Raytown | Median of 14 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flood reports (10 mi) | 49 | 15 | 34 more |
| Built before 1960 | 45.1% | 14.7% | 30 pts higher |
| Built before 1980 | 82% | 40% | 42 pts higher |
| Built 2010 or later | 1% | 10% | 9 pts lower |
| Utility-gas heat | 82% | 72% | 9 pts higher |
| Renter-occupied | 35% | 32% | 3 pts higher |
| Median year built | 1962 | 1986 | 24 years older |
Sorted by largest difference. Each median is the middle value across the covered Kansas City–area suburbs, from the same sources.
| City | Flood reports | NFIP claims | Freeze days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raytown | 49 | 172 | 20 |
| Lee's Summit 6.5 mi | 12 | 96 | 20 |
| Grandview 8.5 mi | 18 | 47 | 20 |
| Independence 8.6 mi | 15 | 388 | 20 |
| Blue Springs 10.5 mi | 13 | 27 | 20 |
| Belton 12.7 mi | 11 | 50 | 17 |
| ZIP | Claims | Paid | Busiest year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 64133 | 110 | $510,617 | 1982 (28) |
| 64138 | 62 | $303,582 | 1982 (18) |
ZIPs extend past city limits.
| Date | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2024 | Flash Flood | 9.7 mi |
| Jul 1, 2024 | Flash Flood | 9.7 mi |
| May 16, 2021 | Flash Flood | 8.3 mi |
| May 28, 2020 | Flood | 3.2 mi |
| Jul 4, 2019 | Flash Flood | 9.3 mi |
| Jul 4, 2019 | Flash Flood | 8.9 mi |
| Jul 4, 2019 | Flash Flood | 8.7 mi |
| Jun 21, 2019 | Flash Flood | 9.3 mi |
| Built | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 59 | 0.4% | ±100 |
| 2010 to 2019 | 86 | 0.6% | ±81 |
| 2000 to 2009 | 568 | 4.2% | ±182 |
| 1990 to 1999 | 504 | 3.7% | ±175 |
| 1980 to 1989 | 1,161 | 8.6% | ±425 |
| 1970 to 1979 | 1,796 | 13.4% | ±341 |
| 1960 to 1969 | 3,211 | 23.9% | ±462 |
| 1950 to 1959 | 4,764 | 35.4% | ±535 |
| 1940 to 1949 | 870 | 6.5% | ±248 |
| 1939 or earlier | 433 | 3.2% | ±175 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates; margins of error are the Census Bureau's 90% intervals.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing units | 13,452 |
| Detached single-family | 11,047 (82%) |
| Occupied homes | 12,492 |
| Owner-occupied | 8,129 (65%) |
| Renter-occupied | 4,363 (35%) |
| Median home value | $182,900 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates.
| Main heating fuel | Homes | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 10,200 | 81.7% | ±516 |
| Electricity | 2,065 | 16.5% | ±387 |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane, butane, etc.) | 166 | 1.3% | ±93 |
| Wood | 50 | 0.4% | ±57 |
| No fuel used | 11 | 0.1% | ±18 |
| ZIP (ZCTA) | Share of Raytown's land | Share of the ZIP inside the city |
|---|---|---|
| 64133 | 59% | 34% |
| 64138 | 41% | 31% |
Dated heat and freeze records for the JACKSON forecast zone: see the county list.
Common Raytown plumbing questions
Are Raytown homes likely to have old galvanized pipes?
Only an inspection can say, but age is the clue: 45% were built before 1960 and 82% before 1980[1].
How often do pipes freeze in Raytown?
The record for Raytown's forecast zone shows 20 winter-storm or freeze days over 2016–2025, in 7 different years[4].
Which ZIP codes are covered in Raytown?
64133 and 64138[6], in Jackson County. Nearby suburbs with their own pages: Lee's Summit (6.5 mi), Grandview (8.5 mi), and Independence (8.6 mi)[3].
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.