Plumbing repair · Bethany, Oklahoma
Plumbing repair in Bethany, OK
Leak, backed-up drain, no hot water, or a frozen line? The largest share of Bethany's homes (33%) was built 1960 to 1969[1]. Request a licensed plumber who works here. Bethany, in Oklahoma County — ZIP 73008, counts 20,315 residents (2025 estimate)[2].
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Bethany plumbing snapshot: the key figures
- Population (2025 est.)
- 20,315[2]-2.4% since 2020
- County
- Oklahoma[2]
- Land area
- 5.2 sq mi[3]
- Decade the most homes date from
- 1960 to 1969[1]33% of housing units
- Homes built before 1980
- 84%[1]the highest share of the 14 Oklahoma City–area suburbs we cover
- Homes built 1980–1999
- 10%[1]2020–2024
- Homes built 2010 or later
- 4%[1]the 2nd-lowest share of the 14 Oklahoma City–area suburbs we cover
- Winter-storm & freeze days, oklahoma zone
- 29[4]2016–2025
- Flood & flash-flood reports within 10 mi
- 77[4]68 flash floods, 2016–2025; flood-prone homes need working drainage and backflow prevention
- FEMA flood-insurance claims, local ZIPs
- 12[5]2 in the last 10 years; 9 paid
- Homes on utility gas heat
- 64%[1]gas piping work usually needs a permit and a licensed installer
What the local data means for plumbing in Bethany
Bethany is one of the most established suburbs tracked here — 20,315 people (2025 estimate), down just 2.4% since 2020[2]. On the map that's 5.2 square miles holding 3,886 residents per square mile, the 1st densest of the suburbs here; it sits entirely in Oklahoma County, with ZIP code 73008[3].
With 4% of homes built since 2010 and 84% before 1980[1], Bethany'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: 73008[6].
Nearest of the other suburbs we track: Yukon (7.0 mi W), Mustang (9.2 mi SW) and Del City (12.0 mi E)[3].
84% of Bethany's 8,564 housing units predate 1980 and 4% went up in 2010 or later[1] — the highest pre-1980 share of the 14 Oklahoma City–area suburbs we cover; nearby, Yukon (53%), Mustang (28%), and Del City (84%) predate 1980. Houses that old can still have galvanized supply pipe or cast-iron drains — especially the 27% built before 1960.
The biggest single slice — 33% — was built 1960 to 1969, and the median home dates to 1967[1]. Neighbours from the same era tend to hit the same plumbing problems at the same time.
Freeze risk: the oklahoma forecast zone logged 29 winter-storm, ice or hard-freeze days in 2016–2025, including February 2021; the latest was Dec 1, 2025[4].
Water from the sky is plumbing work too: 77 flood or flash-flood reports within 10 miles over 2016–2025[4], and FEMA logged 12 flood-insurance claims across Bethany's ZIPs[5]. Homes that take water need working drainage, sump pumps and backflow prevention.
64% of homes heat with utility gas, and 47% of households rent[1]. Tenants: report plumbing failures to the landlord in writing.
Measured against the 14 suburbs on this site, Bethany records the highest pre-1980 housing share (84%)[1], the highest renter share (47%)[1], the 2nd-oldest housing (by median year built) (1967)[1], and the 2nd-lowest share of homes built since 2010 (4%)[1].
Bethany storm calendar
Within 10 miles of Bethany, 2016–2025: 68 flash-flood reports and 9 flood or heavy-rain reports[4]. Peak: 70% in May, June, and August. Busiest year 2019 (22). Busiest month June 2019 (10). Latest: flash-flood report, Jul 12, 2025, 5.7 mi out.
| Month | Flash flood | Flood & heavy rain | All |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar | 1 | – | 1 |
| Apr | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| May | 12 | 1 | 13 |
| Jun | 19 | 1 | 20 |
| Jul | 7 | 3 | 10 |
| Aug | 20 | 1 | 21 |
| Sep | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| Oct | 1 | – | 1 |
| Nov | 1 | – | 1 |
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The data underneath this Bethany page
| Measure | Bethany | Median of 14 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built before 1960 | 26.9% | 9.8% | 17 pts higher |
| Flood reports (10 mi) | 77 | 35 | 42 more |
| Built before 1980 | 84% | 49% | 35 pts higher |
| Built 2010 or later | 4% | 13% | 9 pts lower |
| Renter-occupied | 47% | 33% | 13 pts higher |
| Median year built | 1967 | 1981 | 14 years older |
| Utility-gas heat | 64% | 64% | about the same |
Largest differences first. Medians are the middle value across the covered Oklahoma City–area suburbs, from the same sources.
| City | Flood reports | NFIP claims | Freeze days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethany | 77 | 12 | 29 |
| Yukon 7.0 mi | 36 | 77 | 26 |
| Mustang 9.2 mi | 33 | 15 | 26 |
| Del City 12.0 mi | 79 | 87 | 29 |
| Piedmont 13.2 mi | 15 | 5 | 26 |
| Midwest City 15.4 mi | 48 | 107 | 29 |
| ZIP | Claims | Paid | Busiest year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 73008 | 12 | $133,084 | 1995 (3) |
ZIPs extend past city limits.
| Date | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 12, 2025 | Flash Flood | 7.3 mi |
| Jul 12, 2025 | Flood | 6.1 mi |
| Jul 12, 2025 | Flash Flood | 5.7 mi |
| Jul 12, 2025 | Flood | 3.5 mi |
| May 25, 2025 | Flash Flood | 1.1 mi |
| Nov 3, 2024 | Flash Flood | 8.7 mi |
| Jun 4, 2024 | Flash Flood | 9.6 mi |
| Jul 11, 2023 | Flood | 3.7 mi |
| Built | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 101 | 1.2% | ±90 |
| 2010 to 2019 | 240 | 2.8% | ±121 |
| 2000 to 2009 | 145 | 1.7% | ±59 |
| 1990 to 1999 | 438 | 5.1% | ±237 |
| 1980 to 1989 | 439 | 5.1% | ±162 |
| 1970 to 1979 | 2,104 | 24.6% | ±404 |
| 1960 to 1969 | 2,797 | 32.7% | ±383 |
| 1950 to 1959 | 1,427 | 16.7% | ±340 |
| 1940 to 1949 | 531 | 6.2% | ±162 |
| 1939 or earlier | 342 | 4.0% | ±92 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates; margins of error are the Census Bureau's 90% intervals.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing units | 8,564 |
| Detached single-family | 5,724 (67%) |
| Occupied homes | 7,604 |
| Owner-occupied | 4,037 (53%) |
| Renter-occupied | 3,567 (47%) |
| Median home value | $171,600 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates.
| Main heating fuel | Homes | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 4,883 | 64.2% | ±348 |
| Electricity | 2,690 | 35.4% | ±364 |
| No fuel used | 16 | 0.2% | ±24 |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane, butane, etc.) | 13 | 0.2% | ±14 |
| Wood | 2 | 0.0% | ±3 |
| ZIP (ZCTA) | Share of Bethany's land | Share of the ZIP inside the city |
|---|---|---|
| 73008 | 99% | 69% |
Dated heat and freeze records for the OKLAHOMA forecast zone: see the county list.
plumbing questions from Bethany homeowners
Are Bethany homes likely to have old galvanized pipes?
Only an inspection can say, but age is the clue: 27% were built before 1960 and 84% before 1980[1].
How often do pipes freeze in Bethany?
The record for Bethany's forecast zone shows 29 winter-storm or freeze days over 2016–2025, in 9 different years[4].
Which ZIP codes are covered in Bethany?
73008[6], in Oklahoma County. Nearby suburbs with their own pages: Yukon (7.0 mi), Mustang (9.2 mi), and Del City (12.0 mi)[3].
I rent in Bethany. Who arranges the repair?
47% of occupied Bethany homes are rented[1], the highest share of the 14 Oklahoma City–area 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.