Plumbing repair · Mustang, Oklahoma
Plumbing repair in Mustang, OK
Leak, backed-up drain, no hot water, or a frozen line? The largest share of Mustang's homes (23%) was built 2000 to 2009[1]. Request a licensed plumber who works here. Mustang, in Canadian County — ZIP 73064, counts 24,571 residents (2025 estimate)[2].
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Mustang plumbing snapshot: the key figures
- Population (2025 est.)
- 24,571[2]+23.4% since 2020
- County
- Canadian[2]
- Land area
- 12.0 sq mi[3]
- Decade the most homes date from
- 2000 to 2009[1]23% of housing units
- Homes built before 1980
- 28%[1]the 4th-lowest share of the 14 Oklahoma City–area suburbs we cover
- Homes built 1980–1999
- 32%[1]2020–2024
- Homes built 2010 or later
- 16%[1]the 6th-highest share of the 14 Oklahoma City–area suburbs we cover
- Winter-storm & freeze days, canadian zone
- 26[4]2016–2025
- Flood & flash-flood reports within 10 mi
- 33[4]31 flash floods, 2016–2025; flood-prone homes need working drainage and backflow prevention
- FEMA flood-insurance claims, local ZIPs
- 15[5]1 in the last 10 years; 10 paid
- Homes on utility gas heat
- 60%[1]gas piping work usually needs a permit and a licensed installer
Reading the Mustang data for plumbing
Mustang is one of the fastest-growing Oklahoma City–metro suburbs tracked here: 24,571 people (2025 estimate), up 23.4% since 2020[2]. On the map that's 12.0 square miles holding 2,050 residents per square mile, the 5th densest of the suburbs here; it sits entirely in Canadian County, with ZIP code 73064[3].
With 16% of homes built since 2010 and 28% before 1980[1], Mustang'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: 73064[6].
The tracked suburbs closest by are Yukon (9.0 mi N), Bethany (9.2 mi NE) and Newcastle (12.7 mi SE)[3].
28% of Mustang's 8,481 housing units predate 1980 and 16% went up in 2010 or later[1] — the 4th-lowest pre-1980 share of the 14 Oklahoma City–area suburbs we cover; nearby, Yukon (53%), Bethany (84%), and Newcastle (18%) predate 1980. The 32% built in 1980–1999 are at the age where original water heaters and valves get replaced.
The biggest single slice — 23% — was built 2000 to 2009, and the median home dates to 1992[1]. Neighbours from the same era tend to hit the same plumbing problems at the same time.
Freeze risk: the canadian forecast zone logged 26 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: 33 flood or flash-flood reports within 10 miles over 2016–2025[4], and FEMA logged 15 flood-insurance claims across Mustang's ZIPs[5]. Homes that take water need working drainage, sump pumps and backflow prevention.
60% of homes heat with utility gas, and 24% of households rent[1].
Mustang storm calendar
Within 10 miles of Mustang, 2016–2025: 31 flash-flood reports and 2 flood or heavy-rain reports[4]. Peak: 70% in June, July, and August. Busiest year 2018 (10); 3 of 10 years had none. Busiest month August 2018 (5). Latest: flash-flood report, Jul 12, 2025, 7.8 mi out.
| Month | Flash flood | Flood & heavy rain | All |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr | 1 | – | 1 |
| May | 6 | – | 6 |
| Jun | 7 | – | 7 |
| Jul | 7 | 1 | 8 |
| Aug | 7 | 1 | 8 |
| Sep | 3 | – | 3 |
Finding plumbing help around Mustang
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Mustang by the numbers
| Measure | Mustang | Median of 14 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built before 1960 | 2.3% | 9.8% | 8 pts lower |
| Built before 1980 | 28% | 49% | 21 pts lower |
| Built 2010 or later | 16% | 13% | 4 pts higher |
| Renter-occupied | 24% | 33% | 9 pts lower |
| Utility-gas heat | 60% | 64% | 4 pts lower |
| Flood reports (10 mi) | 33 | 35 | 2 fewer |
| Median year built | 1992 | 1981 | 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mustang | 33 | 15 | 26 |
| Yukon 9.0 mi | 36 | 77 | 26 |
| Bethany 9.2 mi | 77 | 12 | 29 |
| Newcastle 12.7 mi | 75 | 104 | 20 |
| Moore 14.8 mi | 100 | 50 | 21 |
| Del City 16.5 mi | 79 | 87 | 29 |
| ZIP | Claims | Paid | Busiest year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 73064 | 15 | $148,690 | 2007 (4) |
ZIPs extend past city limits.
| Date | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 12, 2025 | Flash Flood | 5.4 mi |
| Jul 12, 2025 | Flood | 4.0 mi |
| Jul 12, 2025 | Flash Flood | 7.8 mi |
| May 25, 2025 | Flash Flood | 8.2 mi |
| Apr 30, 2025 | Flash Flood | 6.7 mi |
| Jun 4, 2024 | Flash Flood | 10.0 mi |
| Jul 9, 2023 | Flash Flood | 8.5 mi |
| Jul 9, 2023 | Flash Flood | 3.3 mi |
| Built | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 267 | 3.1% | ±123 |
| 2010 to 2019 | 1,104 | 13.0% | ±290 |
| 2000 to 2009 | 1,980 | 23.3% | ±346 |
| 1990 to 1999 | 1,075 | 12.7% | ±253 |
| 1980 to 1989 | 1,676 | 19.8% | ±275 |
| 1970 to 1979 | 1,404 | 16.6% | ±264 |
| 1960 to 1969 | 781 | 9.2% | ±232 |
| 1950 to 1959 | 111 | 1.3% | ±63 |
| 1940 to 1949 | 5 | 0.1% | ±8 |
| 1939 or earlier | 78 | 0.9% | ±63 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates; margins of error are the Census Bureau's 90% intervals.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing units | 8,481 |
| Detached single-family | 7,500 (88%) |
| Occupied homes | 7,975 |
| Owner-occupied | 6,046 (76%) |
| Renter-occupied | 1,929 (24%) |
| Median home value | $239,200 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates.
| Main heating fuel | Homes | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 4,809 | 60.3% | ±445 |
| Electricity | 2,992 | 37.5% | ±386 |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane, butane, etc.) | 142 | 1.8% | ±90 |
| No fuel used | 20 | 0.3% | ±25 |
| Wood | 12 | 0.2% | ±19 |
| ZIP (ZCTA) | Share of Mustang's land | Share of the ZIP inside the city |
|---|---|---|
| 73064 | 100% | 22% |
Dated heat and freeze records for the CANADIAN forecast zone: see the county list.
plumbing questions from Mustang homeowners
Are Mustang homes likely to have old galvanized pipes?
Only an inspection can say, but age is the clue: 2% were built before 1960 and 28% before 1980[1].
How often do pipes freeze in Mustang?
The record for Mustang's forecast zone shows 26 winter-storm or freeze days over 2016–2025, in 9 different years[4].
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.