Plumbing repair · Edmond, Oklahoma
Plumbing repair in Edmond, OK
Leak, backed-up drain, no hot water, or a frozen line? The largest share of Edmond's homes (18%) was built 1980 to 1989[1]. Request a licensed plumber who works here. Edmond, in Oklahoma County — ZIPs 73034, 73007, 73013, 73003, counts 100,479 residents (2025 estimate)[2].
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Edmond plumbing snapshot: the key figures
- Population (2025 est.)
- 100,479[2]+6.4% since 2020
- County
- Oklahoma[2]
- Land area
- 84.4 sq mi[3]
- Decade the most homes date from
- 1980 to 1989[1]18% of housing units
- Homes built before 1980
- 26%[1]the 3rd-lowest share of the 14 Oklahoma City–area suburbs we cover
- Homes built 1980–1999
- 35%[1]2020–2024
- Homes built 2010 or later
- 21%[1]the 3rd-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
- 34[4]28 flash floods, 2016–2025; flood-prone homes need working drainage and backflow prevention
- FEMA flood-insurance claims, local ZIPs
- 123[5]8 in the last 10 years; 73 paid
- Homes on utility gas heat
- 70%[1]gas piping work usually needs a permit and a licensed installer
Reading the Edmond data for plumbing
Edmond counts 100,479 residents (2025 estimate), growing at a middle-of-the-pack 6.4% since 2020[2]. It covers 84.4 square miles (1,190 residents per square mile, the 6th densest), sits entirely in Oklahoma County, in ZIP codes 73034, 73007, 73013, 73003[3].
With 21% of homes built since 2010 and 26% before 1980[1], Edmond's plumbing runs from brand-new supply lines and fixtures to aging pipe, original valves and water heaters past their rated life.
Mail to Edmond goes through 4 ZIP codes — 73034 (39% of the city's land), 73007 (23% of the city's land), 73013 (13% of the city's land), 73003 (9% of the city's land)[6].
The closest tracked neighbours are Guthrie (14.0 mi N), Midwest City (15.0 mi S) and Choctaw (15.3 mi SE)[3].
26% of Edmond's 39,841 housing units predate 1980 and 21% went up in 2010 or later[1] — the 3rd-lowest pre-1980 share of the 14 Oklahoma City–area suburbs we cover; nearby, Guthrie (69%), Midwest City (60%), and Choctaw (46%) predate 1980. New-construction problems are usually fittings, supply lines, water-heater installs and drain slopes, not worn-out pipe.
The biggest single slice — 18% — was built 1980 to 1989, and the median home dates to 1993[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: 34 flood or flash-flood reports within 10 miles over 2016–2025[4], and FEMA logged 123 flood-insurance claims across Edmond's ZIPs[5]. Homes that take water need working drainage, sump pumps and backflow prevention.
70% of homes heat with utility gas, and 30% of households rent[1].
Out of the 14 suburbs on this site, Edmond has the highest gas-heat share (70%)[1], the 3rd-lowest pre-1980 housing share (26%)[1], the 3rd-newest housing (by median year built) (1993)[1], and the 3rd-highest share of homes built since 2010 (21%)[1].
Edmond storm calendar
Within 10 miles of Edmond, 2016–2025: 28 flash-flood reports and 6 flood or heavy-rain reports[4]. Peak: spread out; April, June, and July held 59%. Busiest year 2018 (8); 1 of 10 years had none. Busiest month September 2018 (5). Latest: flash-flood report, Jul 12, 2025, 4.9 mi out.
| Month | Flash flood | Flood & heavy rain | All |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr | 6 | 1 | 7 |
| May | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| Jun | 5 | 2 | 7 |
| Jul | 5 | 1 | 6 |
| Aug | 5 | – | 5 |
| Sep | 4 | 1 | 5 |
Finding plumbing help around Edmond
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Edmond by the numbers
| Measure | Edmond | Median of 14 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2010 or later | 21% | 13% | 9 pts higher |
| Built before 1960 | 3.8% | 9.8% | 6 pts lower |
| Built before 1980 | 26% | 49% | 23 pts lower |
| Renter-occupied | 30% | 33% | 4 pts lower |
| Utility-gas heat | 70% | 64% | 6 pts higher |
| Flood reports (10 mi) | 34 | 35 | 1 fewer |
| Median year built | 1993 | 1981 | 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edmond | 34 | 123 | 29 |
| Guthrie 14.0 mi | 4 | 426 | 18 |
| Midwest City 15.0 mi | 48 | 107 | 29 |
| Choctaw 15.3 mi | 15 | 33 | 29 |
| Del City 15.7 mi | 79 | 87 | 29 |
| Bethany 17.3 mi | 77 | 12 | 29 |
| ZIP | Claims | Paid | Busiest year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 73034 | 63 | $978,305 | 2010 (15) |
| 73007 | 7 | $169,601 | 2010 (6) |
| 73013 | 48 | $1,710,663 | 2010 (10) |
| 73003 | 5 | $10,639 | 2010 (2) |
ZIPs extend past city limits.
| Date | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 12, 2025 | Flash Flood | 2.6 mi |
| Jul 12, 2025 | Flash Flood | 4.9 mi |
| Apr 30, 2025 | Flood | 9.7 mi |
| Apr 29, 2025 | Flash Flood | 4.7 mi |
| Aug 11, 2024 | Flash Flood | 7.3 mi |
| Jul 9, 2023 | Flash Flood | 7.9 mi |
| Jun 5, 2022 | Flash Flood | 6.6 mi |
| Jul 1, 2021 | Flood | 6.3 mi |
| Built | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1,742 | 4.4% | ±349 |
| 2010 to 2019 | 6,800 | 17.1% | ±567 |
| 2000 to 2009 | 6,951 | 17.4% | ±606 |
| 1990 to 1999 | 6,622 | 16.6% | ±614 |
| 1980 to 1989 | 7,293 | 18.3% | ±572 |
| 1970 to 1979 | 6,945 | 17.4% | ±659 |
| 1960 to 1969 | 1,992 | 5.0% | ±313 |
| 1950 to 1959 | 790 | 2.0% | ±208 |
| 1940 to 1949 | 294 | 0.7% | ±113 |
| 1939 or earlier | 412 | 1.0% | ±140 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates; margins of error are the Census Bureau's 90% intervals.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing units | 39,841 |
| Detached single-family | 31,148 (78%) |
| Occupied homes | 37,491 |
| Owner-occupied | 26,354 (70%) |
| Renter-occupied | 11,137 (30%) |
| Median home value | $351,400 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates.
| Main heating fuel | Homes | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 26,351 | 70.3% | ±848 |
| Electricity | 10,426 | 27.8% | ±688 |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane, butane, etc.) | 409 | 1.1% | ±124 |
| Solar energy | 88 | 0.2% | ±91 |
| Wood | 87 | 0.2% | ±63 |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 65 | 0.2% | ±77 |
| No fuel used | 45 | 0.1% | ±40 |
| Other fuel | 20 | 0.1% | ±26 |
| ZIP (ZCTA) | Share of Edmond's land | Share of the ZIP inside the city |
|---|---|---|
| 73034 | 39% | 64% |
| 73007 | 23% | 51% |
| 73013 | 13% | 34% |
| 73003 | 9% | 100% |
Dated heat and freeze records for the OKLAHOMA forecast zone: see the county list.
plumbing questions from Edmond homeowners
Are Edmond homes likely to have old galvanized pipes?
Only an inspection can say, but age is the clue: 4% were built before 1960 and 26% before 1980[1].
How often do pipes freeze in Edmond?
The record for Edmond's forecast zone shows 29 winter-storm or freeze days over 2016–2025, in 9 different years[4].
Which ZIP codes are covered in Edmond?
73034, 73007, 73013, and 73003[6], in Oklahoma County. Nearby suburbs with their own pages: Guthrie (14.0 mi), Midwest City (15.0 mi), and Choctaw (15.3 mi)[3].
My Edmond home is fairly new — could the plumbing and water heater still be under warranty?
Possibly: 21% of Edmond's housing units were built in 2010 or later[1], the 3rd-highest share of the 14 Oklahoma 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.