Plumbing repair · Del City, Oklahoma
Plumbing repair in Del City, OK
Leak, backed-up drain, no hot water, or a frozen line? The largest share of Del City's homes (31%) was built 1960 to 1969[1]. Request a licensed plumber who works here. Del City, in Oklahoma County — ZIPs 73115, 73117, counts 21,138 residents (2025 estimate)[2].
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The Del City plumbing picture in brief
- Population (2025 est.)
- 21,138[2]-3.1% since 2020
- County
- Oklahoma[2]
- Land area
- 7.5 sq mi[3]
- Decade the most homes date from
- 1960 to 1969[1]31% of housing units
- Homes built before 1980
- 84%[1]the 2nd-highest share of the 14 Oklahoma City–area suburbs we cover
- Homes built 1980–1999
- 6%[1]2020–2024
- Homes built 2010 or later
- 3%[1]the 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
- 79[4]69 flash floods, 2016–2025; flood-prone homes need working drainage and backflow prevention
- FEMA flood-insurance claims, local ZIPs
- 87[5]2 in the last 10 years; 56 paid
- Homes on utility gas heat
- 67%[1]gas piping work usually needs a permit and a licensed installer
What the local data means for plumbing in Del City
Del City is one of the most established suburbs tracked here — 21,138 people (2025 estimate), down just 3.1% since 2020[2]. The city spans 7.5 square miles at 2,812 residents per square mile (the 3rd densest) and sits entirely in Oklahoma County, served by ZIP codes 73115, 73117[3].
With 3% of homes built since 2010 and 84% before 1980[1], Del City's plumbing runs from brand-new supply lines and fixtures to aging pipe, original valves and water heaters past their rated life.
2 ZIP codes cover Del City — 73115 (78% of the city's land), 73117 (22% of the city's land)[6].
The closest tracked neighbours are Midwest City (3.8 mi E), Moore (8.5 mi S) and Choctaw (9.9 mi E)[3].
84% of Del City's 9,697 housing units predate 1980 and 3% went up in 2010 or later[1] — the 2nd-highest pre-1980 share of the 14 Oklahoma City–area suburbs we cover; nearby, Midwest City (60%), Moore (39%), and Choctaw (46%) predate 1980. Houses that old can still have galvanized supply pipe or cast-iron drains — especially the 37% built before 1960.
The biggest single slice — 31% — was built 1960 to 1969, and the median home dates to 1964[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: 79 flood or flash-flood reports within 10 miles over 2016–2025[4], and FEMA logged 87 flood-insurance claims across Del City's ZIPs[5]. Homes that take water need working drainage, sump pumps and backflow prevention.
67% of homes heat with utility gas, and 44% of households rent[1]. Tenants: report plumbing failures to the landlord in writing.
Among the 14 suburbs tracked here, Del City stands out for the oldest housing (by median year built) (1964)[1], the lowest share of homes built since 2010 (3%)[1], the 2nd-highest pre-1980 housing share (84%)[1], and the 2nd-most flood reports nearby (79)[4].
Del City storm calendar
Within 10 miles of Del City, 2016–2025: 69 flash-flood reports and 10 flood or heavy-rain reports[4]. Peak: 72% in June, July, and August. Busiest year 2018 (17); 1 of 10 years had none. Busiest month August 2017 (9). Latest: flash-flood report, Apr 19, 2025, 4.5 mi out.
| Month | Flash flood | Flood & heavy rain | All |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar | 1 | – | 1 |
| Apr | 6 | – | 6 |
| May | 7 | 2 | 9 |
| Jun | 20 | 1 | 21 |
| Jul | 7 | 3 | 10 |
| Aug | 24 | 2 | 26 |
| Sep | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Oct | 1 | – | 1 |
| Nov | 1 | – | 1 |
plumbing help in Del City: what to do next
Plumbing repair contractors taking requests around Del City cover ZIP codes 73115, 73117.
Before you call: before the plumber arrives
The Del City numbers behind this page
| Measure | Del City | Median of 14 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built before 1960 | 37.4% | 9.8% | 28 pts higher |
| Flood reports (10 mi) | 79 | 35 | 44 more |
| Built 2010 or later | 3% | 13% | 10 pts lower |
| Built before 1980 | 84% | 49% | 34 pts higher |
| Renter-occupied | 44% | 33% | 11 pts higher |
| Utility-gas heat | 67% | 64% | 3 pts higher |
| Median year built | 1964 | 1981 | 17 years older |
Sorted by largest difference. Each median is the middle value across the covered Oklahoma City–area suburbs, from the same sources.
| City | Flood reports | NFIP claims | Freeze days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Del City | 79 | 87 | 29 |
| Midwest City 3.8 mi | 48 | 107 | 29 |
| Moore 8.5 mi | 100 | 50 | 21 |
| Choctaw 9.9 mi | 15 | 33 | 29 |
| Bethany 12.0 mi | 77 | 12 | 29 |
| Norman 15.3 mi | 67 | 197 | 21 |
| ZIP | Claims | Paid | Busiest year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 73115 | 77 | $904,650 | 2015 (19) |
| 73117 | 10 | $16,383 | 2010 (4) |
ZIPs extend past city limits.
| Date | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 19, 2025 | Flash Flood | 8.5 mi |
| Apr 19, 2025 | Flash Flood | 3.3 mi |
| Apr 19, 2025 | Flash Flood | 4.5 mi |
| Nov 3, 2024 | Flash Flood | 5.9 mi |
| Aug 11, 2024 | Flash Flood | 9.2 mi |
| Aug 11, 2024 | Flash Flood | 2.1 mi |
| Jun 4, 2024 | Flash Flood | 6.8 mi |
| Jun 4, 2024 | Flash Flood | 7.2 mi |
| Built | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0 | 0.0% | ±19 |
| 2010 to 2019 | 243 | 2.5% | ±113 |
| 2000 to 2009 | 724 | 7.5% | ±282 |
| 1990 to 1999 | 244 | 2.5% | ±118 |
| 1980 to 1989 | 378 | 3.9% | ±141 |
| 1970 to 1979 | 1,489 | 15.4% | ±290 |
| 1960 to 1969 | 2,991 | 30.8% | ±386 |
| 1950 to 1959 | 2,552 | 26.3% | ±346 |
| 1940 to 1949 | 897 | 9.3% | ±162 |
| 1939 or earlier | 179 | 1.8% | ±93 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates; margins of error are the Census Bureau's 90% intervals.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing units | 9,697 |
| Detached single-family | 7,878 (81%) |
| Occupied homes | 8,820 |
| Owner-occupied | 4,936 (56%) |
| Renter-occupied | 3,884 (44%) |
| Median home value | $126,800 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates.
| Main heating fuel | Homes | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 5,871 | 66.6% | ±443 |
| Electricity | 2,785 | 31.6% | ±385 |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane, butane, etc.) | 113 | 1.3% | ±66 |
| No fuel used | 25 | 0.3% | ±33 |
| Coal or coke | 15 | 0.2% | ±24 |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 11 | 0.1% | ±20 |
| ZIP (ZCTA) | Share of Del City's land | Share of the ZIP inside the city |
|---|---|---|
| 73115 | 78% | 99% |
| 73117 | 22% | 25% |
Dated heat and freeze records for the OKLAHOMA forecast zone: see the county list.
Del City plumbing questions
Are Del City homes likely to have old galvanized pipes?
Only an inspection can say, but age is the clue: 37% were built before 1960 and 84% before 1980[1].
How often do pipes freeze in Del City?
The record for Del City's forecast zone shows 29 winter-storm or freeze days over 2016–2025, in 9 different years[4].
Which ZIP codes are covered in Del City?
73115 and 73117[6], in Oklahoma County. Nearby suburbs with their own pages: Midwest City (3.8 mi), Moore (8.5 mi), and Choctaw (9.9 mi)[3].
I rent in Del City. Who arranges the repair?
44% of occupied Del City homes are rented[1], the 3rd-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.