Plumbing repair · Choctaw, Oklahoma
Plumbing repair in Choctaw, OK
Leak, backed-up drain, no hot water, or a frozen line? The largest share of Choctaw's homes (21%) was built 1970 to 1979[1]. Request a licensed plumber who works here. Choctaw, in Oklahoma County — ZIP 73020, counts 12,549 residents (2025 estimate)[2].
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Choctaw at a glance for plumbing
- Population (2025 est.)
- 12,549[2]+2.7% since 2020
- County
- Oklahoma[2]
- Land area
- 27.2 sq mi[3]
- Decade the most homes date from
- 1970 to 1979[1]21% of housing units
- Homes built before 1980
- 46%[1]the 7th-lowest share of the 14 Oklahoma City–area suburbs we cover
- Homes built 1980–1999
- 23%[1]2020–2024
- Homes built 2010 or later
- 13%[1]the 7th-highest 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
- 15[4]11 flash floods, 2016–2025; flood-prone homes need working drainage and backflow prevention
- FEMA flood-insurance claims, local ZIPs
- 33[5]4 in the last 10 years; 21 paid
- Homes on utility gas heat
- 46%[1]gas piping work usually needs a permit and a licensed installer
Reading the Choctaw data for plumbing
Choctaw counts 12,549 residents (2025 estimate), growing at a middle-of-the-pack 2.7% since 2020[2]. The city spans 27.2 square miles at 461 residents per square mile (the 11th densest) and sits entirely in Oklahoma County, served by ZIP code 73020[3].
With 13% of homes built since 2010 and 46% before 1980[1], Choctaw'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: 73020[6].
The tracked suburbs closest by are Midwest City (6.2 mi W), Del City (9.9 mi W) and Edmond (15.3 mi NW)[3].
46% of Choctaw's 4,579 housing units predate 1980 and 13% went up in 2010 or later[1] — the 7th-lowest pre-1980 share of the 14 Oklahoma City–area suburbs we cover; nearby, Midwest City (60%), Del City (84%), and Edmond (26%) predate 1980. The 23% built in 1980–1999 are at the age where original water heaters and valves get replaced.
The biggest single slice — 21% — was built 1970 to 1979, and the median home dates to 1983[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: 15 flood or flash-flood reports within 10 miles over 2016–2025[4], and FEMA logged 33 flood-insurance claims across Choctaw's ZIPs[5]. Homes that take water need working drainage, sump pumps and backflow prevention.
46% of homes heat with utility gas, and 12% of households rent[1].
Out of the 14 suburbs on this site, Choctaw has the lowest gas-heat share (46%)[1] and the 2nd-lowest renter share (12%)[1].
Choctaw storm calendar
Within 10 miles of Choctaw, 2016–2025: 11 flash-flood reports and 4 flood or heavy-rain reports[4]. Peak: 87% in June, July, and August. Busiest year 2021 (4); 3 of 10 years had none. Busiest month June 2021 (4). Latest: flash-flood report, Aug 11, 2024, 9.7 mi out.
| Month | Flash flood | Flood & heavy rain | All |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun | 6 | 1 | 7 |
| Jul | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Aug | 3 | – | 3 |
| Sep | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Finding plumbing help around Choctaw
Requests go to Plumbing repair contractors serving the Choctaw area — ZIP code 73020.
Before reaching out: before the plumber arrives
The data underneath this Choctaw page
| Measure | Choctaw | Median of 14 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied | 12% | 33% | 21 pts lower |
| Flood reports (10 mi) | 15 | 35 | 20 fewer |
| Built before 1960 | 6.4% | 9.8% | 3 pts lower |
| Utility-gas heat | 46% | 64% | 18 pts lower |
| Built before 1980 | 46% | 49% | 4 pts lower |
| Built 2010 or later | 13% | 13% | about the same |
| Median year built | 1983 | 1981 | 2 years newer |
Biggest gaps first. Medians are middle values across the Oklahoma City–area suburbs we cover, drawn from the same sources.
| City | Flood reports | NFIP claims | Freeze days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Choctaw | 15 | 33 | 29 |
| Midwest City 6.2 mi | 48 | 107 | 29 |
| Del City 9.9 mi | 79 | 87 | 29 |
| Edmond 15.3 mi | 34 | 123 | 29 |
| Moore 15.8 mi | 100 | 50 | 21 |
| Norman 17.4 mi | 67 | 197 | 21 |
| ZIP | Claims | Paid | Busiest year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 73020 | 33 | $542,543 | 2013 (17) |
ZIPs extend past city limits.
| Date | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2024 | Flash Flood | 9.7 mi |
| Jun 4, 2024 | Flash Flood | 9.3 mi |
| Jun 4, 2024 | Flash Flood | 1.3 mi |
| Jul 11, 2023 | Flood | 8.8 mi |
| Jul 11, 2023 | Flood | 8.4 mi |
| Jul 9, 2023 | Flash Flood | 7.8 mi |
| Jun 27, 2021 | Flash Flood | 4.1 mi |
| Jun 27, 2021 | Flash Flood | 8.3 mi |
| Built | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 77 | 1.7% | ±56 |
| 2010 to 2019 | 508 | 11.1% | ±138 |
| 2000 to 2009 | 831 | 18.1% | ±144 |
| 1990 to 1999 | 471 | 10.3% | ±154 |
| 1980 to 1989 | 604 | 13.2% | ±144 |
| 1970 to 1979 | 946 | 20.7% | ±167 |
| 1960 to 1969 | 849 | 18.5% | ±187 |
| 1950 to 1959 | 137 | 3.0% | ±75 |
| 1940 to 1949 | 53 | 1.2% | ±42 |
| 1939 or earlier | 103 | 2.2% | ±73 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates; margins of error are the Census Bureau's 90% intervals.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing units | 4,579 |
| Detached single-family | 4,306 (94%) |
| Occupied homes | 4,266 |
| Owner-occupied | 3,733 (88%) |
| Renter-occupied | 533 (12%) |
| Median home value | $242,100 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates.
| Main heating fuel | Homes | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electricity | 2,057 | 48.2% | ±275 |
| Utility gas | 1,942 | 45.5% | ±250 |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane, butane, etc.) | 228 | 5.3% | ±94 |
| No fuel used | 22 | 0.5% | ±35 |
| Other fuel | 9 | 0.2% | ±13 |
| Wood | 8 | 0.2% | ±11 |
| ZIP (ZCTA) | Share of Choctaw's land | Share of the ZIP inside the city |
|---|---|---|
| 73020 | 100% | 44% |
Dated heat and freeze records for the OKLAHOMA forecast zone: see the county list.
plumbing questions from Choctaw homeowners
Are Choctaw homes likely to have old galvanized pipes?
Only an inspection can say, but age is the clue: 6% were built before 1960 and 46% before 1980[1].
How often do pipes freeze in Choctaw?
The record for Choctaw's forecast zone shows 29 winter-storm or freeze days over 2016–2025, in 9 different years[4].
Which ZIP codes are covered in Choctaw?
73020[6], in Oklahoma County. Nearby suburbs with their own pages: Midwest City (6.2 mi), Del City (9.9 mi), and Edmond (15.3 mi)[3].
My Choctaw home runs on propane — does that matter?
5.3% of occupied Choctaw homes heat mainly with bottled, tank or LP gas[1], at least twice the median share of the suburbs we cover (1.6%). Homes on propane need a contractor who works on LP appliances — mention it when you request service.
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.