Plumbing repair · Newcastle, Oklahoma
Plumbing repair in Newcastle, OK
Leak, backed-up drain, no hot water, or a frozen line? The largest share of Newcastle's homes (26%) was built 2010 to 2019[1]. Request a licensed plumber who works here. Newcastle, in McClain County — ZIPs 73065, 73072, counts 15,198 residents (2025 estimate)[2].
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Newcastle plumbing snapshot: the key figures
- Population (2025 est.)
- 15,198[2]+38.3% since 2020
- County
- McClain[2]
- Land area
- 60.1 sq mi[3]
- Decade the most homes date from
- 2010 to 2019[1]26% of housing units
- Homes built before 1980
- 18%[1]the lowest share of the 14 Oklahoma City–area suburbs we cover
- Homes built 1980–1999
- 28%[1]2020–2024
- Homes built 2010 or later
- 38%[1]the highest share of the 14 Oklahoma City–area suburbs we cover
- Winter-storm & freeze days, mcclain zone
- 20[4]2016–2025
- Flood & flash-flood reports within 10 mi
- 75[4]61 flash floods, 2016–2025; flood-prone homes need working drainage and backflow prevention
- FEMA flood-insurance claims, local ZIPs
- 104[5]11 in the last 10 years; 78 paid
- Homes on utility gas heat
- 56%[1]gas piping work usually needs a permit and a licensed installer
Reading the Newcastle data for plumbing
Newcastle is one of the fastest-growing Oklahoma City–metro suburbs tracked here: 15,198 people (2025 estimate), up 38.3% since 2020[2]. The city spans 60.1 square miles at 253 residents per square mile (the 13th densest) and sits entirely in McClain County, served by ZIP codes 73065, 73072[3].
With 38% of homes built since 2010 and 18% before 1980[1], Newcastle'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 Newcastle — 73065 (82% of the city's land), 73072 (14% of the city's land)[6].
The closest tracked neighbours are Moore (9.0 mi NE), Mustang (12.7 mi NW) and Norman (14.1 mi E)[3].
18% of Newcastle's 5,151 housing units predate 1980 and 38% went up in 2010 or later[1] — the lowest pre-1980 share of the 14 Oklahoma City–area suburbs we cover; nearby, Moore (39%), Mustang (28%), 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 — 26% — was built 2010 to 2019, and the median home dates to 2002[1]. Neighbours from the same era tend to hit the same plumbing problems at the same time.
Freeze risk: the mcclain forecast zone logged 20 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: 75 flood or flash-flood reports within 10 miles over 2016–2025[4], and FEMA logged 104 flood-insurance claims across Newcastle's ZIPs[5]. Homes that take water need working drainage, sump pumps and backflow prevention.
56% of homes heat with utility gas, and 16% of households rent[1].
Among the 14 suburbs tracked here, Newcastle stands out for the lowest pre-1980 housing share (18%)[1], the newest housing (by median year built) (2002)[1], the highest share of homes built since 2010 (38%)[1], and the 3rd-lowest gas-heat share (56%)[1].
Newcastle storm calendar
Within 10 miles of Newcastle, 2016–2025: 61 flash-flood reports and 14 flood or heavy-rain reports[4]. Peak: 71% in April, June, and August. Busiest year 2024 (15). Busiest month August 2018 (8). 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 | 1 | 5 |
| Jun | 12 | 3 | 15 |
| Jul | 8 | 4 | 12 |
| Aug | 20 | 3 | 23 |
| Sep | 3 | – | 3 |
| Dec | 1 | – | 1 |
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Newcastle by the numbers
| Measure | Newcastle | Median of 14 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2010 or later | 38% | 13% | 25 pts higher |
| Flood reports (10 mi) | 75 | 35 | 40 more |
| Built before 1960 | 2.5% | 9.8% | 7 pts lower |
| Built before 1980 | 18% | 49% | 31 pts lower |
| Renter-occupied | 16% | 33% | 17 pts lower |
| Utility-gas heat | 56% | 64% | 8 pts lower |
| Median year built | 2002 | 1981 | 21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle | 75 | 104 | 20 |
| Moore 9.0 mi | 100 | 50 | 21 |
| Mustang 12.7 mi | 33 | 15 | 26 |
| Norman 14.1 mi | 67 | 197 | 21 |
| Del City 16.7 mi | 79 | 87 | 29 |
| Bethany 18.5 mi | 77 | 12 | 29 |
| ZIP | Claims | Paid | Busiest year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 73065 | 9 | $52,005 | 1988 (4) |
| 73072 | 95 | $2,000,702 | 1993 (16) |
ZIPs extend past city limits.
| Date | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 3, 2025 | Flash Flood | 8.7 mi |
| Apr 30, 2025 | Flash Flood | 6.1 mi |
| Apr 30, 2025 | Flash Flood | 7.8 mi |
| Apr 30, 2025 | Flood | 2.8 mi |
| Apr 26, 2025 | Flash Flood | 0.7 mi |
| Apr 26, 2025 | Flash Flood | 8.4 mi |
| Apr 26, 2025 | Flash Flood | 7.3 mi |
| Apr 26, 2025 | Flash Flood | 7.3 mi |
| Built | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 583 | 11.3% | ±151 |
| 2010 to 2019 | 1,351 | 26.2% | ±232 |
| 2000 to 2009 | 839 | 16.3% | ±182 |
| 1990 to 1999 | 703 | 13.6% | ±178 |
| 1980 to 1989 | 739 | 14.3% | ±209 |
| 1970 to 1979 | 626 | 12.2% | ±165 |
| 1960 to 1969 | 183 | 3.6% | ±76 |
| 1950 to 1959 | 33 | 0.6% | ±31 |
| 1940 to 1949 | 24 | 0.5% | ±36 |
| 1939 or earlier | 70 | 1.4% | ±53 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates; margins of error are the Census Bureau's 90% intervals.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing units | 5,151 |
| Detached single-family | 4,531 (88%) |
| Occupied homes | 4,868 |
| Owner-occupied | 4,075 (84%) |
| Renter-occupied | 793 (16%) |
| Median home value | $271,800 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates.
| Main heating fuel | Homes | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 2,708 | 55.6% | ±275 |
| Electricity | 1,667 | 34.2% | ±279 |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane, butane, etc.) | 363 | 7.5% | ±144 |
| No fuel used | 82 | 1.7% | ±77 |
| Wood | 29 | 0.6% | ±31 |
| Other fuel | 19 | 0.4% | ±30 |
| ZIP (ZCTA) | Share of Newcastle's land | Share of the ZIP inside the city |
|---|---|---|
| 73065 | 82% | 95% |
| 73072 | 14% | 16% |
Dated heat and freeze records for the MCCLAIN forecast zone: see the county list.
Newcastle plumbing questions
Are Newcastle homes likely to have old galvanized pipes?
Only an inspection can say, but age is the clue: 2% were built before 1960 and 18% before 1980[1].
How often do pipes freeze in Newcastle?
The record for Newcastle's forecast zone shows 20 winter-storm or freeze days over 2016–2025, in 8 different years[4].
Which ZIP codes are covered in Newcastle?
73065 and 73072[6], in McClain County. Nearby suburbs with their own pages: Moore (9.0 mi), Mustang (12.7 mi), and Norman (14.1 mi)[3].
My Newcastle home is fairly new — could the plumbing and water heater still be under warranty?
Possibly: 38% of Newcastle's housing units were built in 2010 or later[1], the highest share of the 14 Oklahoma City–area suburbs we cover. Check your closing paperwork for warranties before paying for a repair.
My Newcastle home runs on propane — does that matter?
7.5% of occupied Newcastle 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.