Plumbing repair · Moore, Oklahoma
Plumbing repair in Moore, OK
Leak, backed-up drain, no hot water, or a frozen line? The largest share of Moore's homes (20%) was built 1970 to 1979[1]. Request a licensed plumber who works here. Moore, in Cleveland County — ZIP 73160, counts 63,609 residents (2025 estimate)[2].
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The Moore plumbing picture in brief
- Population (2025 est.)
- 63,609[2]+1.3% since 2020
- County
- Cleveland[2]
- Land area
- 22.1 sq mi[3]
- Decade the most homes date from
- 1970 to 1979[1]20% of housing units
- Homes built before 1980
- 39%[1]the 6th-lowest share of the 14 Oklahoma City–area suburbs we cover
- Homes built 1980–1999
- 22%[1]2020–2024
- Homes built 2010 or later
- 20%[1]the 4th-highest share of the 14 Oklahoma City–area suburbs we cover
- Winter-storm & freeze days, cleveland zone
- 21[4]2016–2025
- Flood & flash-flood reports within 10 mi
- 100[4]83 flash floods, 2016–2025; flood-prone homes need working drainage and backflow prevention
- FEMA flood-insurance claims, local ZIPs
- 50[5]5 in the last 10 years; 36 paid
- Homes on utility gas heat
- 68%[1]gas piping work usually needs a permit and a licensed installer
What the local data means for plumbing in Moore
Moore is one of the most established suburbs tracked here — 63,609 people (2025 estimate), up just 1.3% since 2020[2]. On the map that's 22.1 square miles holding 2,879 residents per square mile, the 2nd densest of the suburbs here; it sits entirely in Cleveland County, with ZIP code 73160[3].
With 20% of homes built since 2010 and 39% before 1980[1], Moore'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: 73160[6].
The tracked suburbs closest by are Del City (8.5 mi N), Newcastle (9.0 mi SW) and Norman (9.5 mi SE)[3].
39% of Moore's 24,995 housing units predate 1980 and 20% went up in 2010 or later[1] — the 6th-lowest pre-1980 share of the 14 Oklahoma City–area suburbs we cover; nearby, Del City (84%), Newcastle (18%), and Norman (38%) predate 1980. New-construction problems are usually fittings, supply lines, water-heater installs and drain slopes, not worn-out pipe.
The biggest single slice — 20% — was built 1970 to 1979, and the median home dates to 1987[1]. Neighbours from the same era tend to hit the same plumbing problems at the same time.
Freeze risk: the cleveland forecast zone logged 21 winter-storm, ice or hard-freeze days in 2016–2025, including February 2021; the latest was Feb 21, 2025[4].
Water from the sky is plumbing work too: 100 flood or flash-flood reports within 10 miles over 2016–2025[4], and FEMA logged 50 flood-insurance claims across Moore's ZIPs[5]. Homes that take water need working drainage, sump pumps and backflow prevention.
68% of homes heat with utility gas, and 32% of households rent[1].
Out of the 14 suburbs on this site, Moore has the most flood reports nearby (100)[4] and the 2nd-highest gas-heat share (68%)[1].
Moore storm calendar
Within 10 miles of Moore, 2016–2025: 83 flash-flood reports and 17 flood or heavy-rain reports[4]. Peak: 72% in April, June, and August. Busiest year 2018 (20). Busiest month August 2018 (13). Latest: flash-flood report, Jun 3, 2025, 8.7 mi out.
| Month | Flash flood | Flood & heavy rain | All |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar | 1 | – | 1 |
| Apr | 12 | 3 | 15 |
| May | 4 | 2 | 6 |
| Jun | 19 | 5 | 24 |
| Jul | 10 | 4 | 14 |
| Aug | 30 | 3 | 33 |
| Sep | 4 | – | 4 |
| Oct | 1 | – | 1 |
| Nov | 1 | – | 1 |
| Dec | 1 | – | 1 |
Finding plumbing help around Moore
Plumbing repair contractors taking requests around Moore cover ZIP code 73160.
Before you pick up the phone: before the plumber arrives
The Moore numbers behind this page
| Measure | Moore | Median of 14 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flood reports (10 mi) | 100 | 35 | 65 more |
| Built before 1960 | 3.0% | 9.8% | 7 pts lower |
| Built 2010 or later | 20% | 13% | 7 pts higher |
| Built before 1980 | 39% | 49% | 10 pts lower |
| Utility-gas heat | 68% | 64% | 4 pts higher |
| Renter-occupied | 32% | 33% | 1 pts lower |
| Median year built | 1987 | 1981 | 6 years newer |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moore | 100 | 50 | 21 |
| Del City 8.5 mi | 79 | 87 | 29 |
| Newcastle 9.0 mi | 75 | 104 | 20 |
| Norman 9.5 mi | 67 | 197 | 21 |
| Midwest City 10.6 mi | 48 | 107 | 29 |
| Mustang 14.8 mi | 33 | 15 | 26 |
| ZIP | Claims | Paid | Busiest year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 73160 | 50 | $918,874 | 2015 (10) |
ZIPs extend past city limits.
| Date | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 3, 2025 | Flash Flood | 8.7 mi |
| Apr 30, 2025 | Flash Flood | 7.2 mi |
| Apr 30, 2025 | Flood | 6.7 mi |
| Apr 26, 2025 | Flash Flood | 8.3 mi |
| Apr 26, 2025 | Flash Flood | 7.4 mi |
| Apr 26, 2025 | Flash Flood | 6.1 mi |
| Apr 26, 2025 | Flash Flood | 2.6 mi |
| Apr 19, 2025 | Flash Flood | 0.1 mi |
| Built | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 584 | 2.3% | ±194 |
| 2010 to 2019 | 4,308 | 17.2% | ±513 |
| 2000 to 2009 | 4,798 | 19.2% | ±516 |
| 1990 to 1999 | 1,863 | 7.5% | ±324 |
| 1980 to 1989 | 3,629 | 14.5% | ±553 |
| 1970 to 1979 | 5,067 | 20.3% | ±659 |
| 1960 to 1969 | 3,996 | 16.0% | ±401 |
| 1950 to 1959 | 465 | 1.9% | ±196 |
| 1940 to 1949 | 187 | 0.7% | ±126 |
| 1939 or earlier | 98 | 0.4% | ±61 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates; margins of error are the Census Bureau's 90% intervals.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing units | 24,995 |
| Detached single-family | 21,149 (85%) |
| Occupied homes | 23,671 |
| Owner-occupied | 16,078 (68%) |
| Renter-occupied | 7,593 (32%) |
| Median home value | $204,500 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates.
| Main heating fuel | Homes | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 16,077 | 67.9% | ±728 |
| Electricity | 7,104 | 30.0% | ±647 |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane, butane, etc.) | 312 | 1.3% | ±134 |
| Other fuel | 69 | 0.3% | ±46 |
| No fuel used | 63 | 0.3% | ±47 |
| Wood | 36 | 0.2% | ±34 |
| Solar energy | 10 | 0.0% | ±16 |
| ZIP (ZCTA) | Share of Moore's land | Share of the ZIP inside the city |
|---|---|---|
| 73160 | 87% | 89% |
Dated heat and freeze records for the CLEVELAND forecast zone: see the county list.
Common Moore plumbing questions
Are Moore homes likely to have old galvanized pipes?
Only an inspection can say, but age is the clue: 3% were built before 1960 and 39% before 1980[1].
How often do pipes freeze in Moore?
The record for Moore's forecast zone shows 21 winter-storm or freeze days over 2016–2025, in 7 different years[4].
Which ZIP codes are covered in Moore?
73160[6], in Cleveland County. Nearby suburbs with their own pages: Del City (8.5 mi), Newcastle (9.0 mi), and Norman (9.5 mi)[3].
My Moore home is fairly new — could the plumbing and water heater still be under warranty?
Possibly: 20% of Moore's housing units were built in 2010 or later[1], the 4th-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.