Plumbing repair · Piedmont, Oklahoma
Plumbing repair in Piedmont, OK
Leak, backed-up drain, no hot water, or a frozen line? The largest share of Piedmont's homes (27%) was built 2010 to 2019[1]. Request a licensed plumber who works here. Piedmont, in Canadian County and Kingfisher County — ZIP 73078, counts 9,427 residents (2025 estimate)[2].
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Piedmont at a glance for plumbing
- Population (2025 est.)
- 9,427[2]+27.4% since 2020
- County
- Canadian / Kingfisher[2]city spans more than one county
- Land area
- 43.4 sq mi[3]
- Decade the most homes date from
- 2010 to 2019[1]27% of housing units
- Homes built before 1980
- 22%[1]the 2nd-lowest share of the 14 Oklahoma City–area suburbs we cover
- Homes built 1980–1999
- 26%[1]2020–2024
- Homes built 2010 or later
- 31%[1]the 2nd-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
- 15[4]13 flash floods, 2016–2025; flood-prone homes need working drainage and backflow prevention
- FEMA flood-insurance claims, local ZIPs
- 5[5]0 in the last 10 years; 4 paid
- Homes on utility gas heat
- 56%[1]gas piping work usually needs a permit and a licensed installer
What Piedmont's numbers say about plumbing
Piedmont is one of the fastest-growing Oklahoma City–metro suburbs tracked here: 9,427 people (2025 estimate), up 27.4% since 2020[2]. The city spans 43.4 square miles at 217 residents per square mile (the 14th densest) and spans Canadian County and Kingfisher County, served by ZIP code 73078[3].
With 31% of homes built since 2010 and 22% before 1980[1], Piedmont'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: 73078[6].
The tracked suburbs closest by are Yukon (10.8 mi S), Bethany (13.2 mi SE) and El Reno (14.9 mi SW)[3].
22% of Piedmont's 2,894 housing units predate 1980 and 31% went up in 2010 or later[1] — the 2nd-lowest pre-1980 share of the 14 Oklahoma City–area suburbs we cover; nearby, Yukon (53%), Bethany (84%), and El Reno (63%) predate 1980. New-construction problems are usually fittings, supply lines, water-heater installs and drain slopes, not worn-out pipe.
The biggest single slice — 27% — was built 2010 to 2019, and the median home dates to 2001[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: 15 flood or flash-flood reports within 10 miles over 2016–2025[4], and FEMA logged 5 flood-insurance claims across Piedmont's ZIPs[5]. Homes that take water need working drainage, sump pumps and backflow prevention.
56% of homes heat with utility gas, and 9% of households rent[1].
Out of the 14 suburbs on this site, Piedmont has the lowest renter share (9%)[1], the 2nd-lowest pre-1980 housing share (22%)[1], the 2nd-newest housing (by median year built) (2001)[1], and the 2nd-highest share of homes built since 2010 (31%)[1].
Piedmont storm calendar
Within 10 miles of Piedmont, 2016–2025: 13 flash-flood reports and 2 flood or heavy-rain reports[4]. Peak: 73% in April, June, and August. Busiest year 2017 (6); 3 of 10 years had none. Busiest month October 2017 (3). Latest: flood or heavy-rain report, Apr 30, 2025, 9.7 mi out.
| Month | Flash flood | Flood & heavy rain | All |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Jun | 4 | – | 4 |
| Jul | 1 | – | 1 |
| Aug | 4 | – | 4 |
| Oct | 3 | – | 3 |
Finding plumbing help around Piedmont
Plumbing repair contractors taking requests around Piedmont cover ZIP code 73078.
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The Piedmont numbers behind this page
| Measure | Piedmont | Median of 14 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2010 or later | 31% | 13% | 18 pts higher |
| Built before 1960 | 2.0% | 9.8% | 8 pts lower |
| Renter-occupied | 9% | 33% | 25 pts lower |
| Flood reports (10 mi) | 15 | 35 | 20 fewer |
| Built before 1980 | 22% | 49% | 28 pts lower |
| Utility-gas heat | 56% | 64% | 8 pts lower |
| Median year built | 2001 | 1981 | 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piedmont | 15 | 5 | 26 |
| Yukon 10.8 mi | 36 | 77 | 26 |
| Bethany 13.2 mi | 77 | 12 | 29 |
| El Reno 14.9 mi | 2 | 106 | 26 |
| Edmond 19.1 mi | 34 | 123 | 29 |
| Mustang 19.6 mi | 33 | 15 | 26 |
| ZIP | Claims | Paid | Busiest year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 73078 | 5 | $80,108 | 1995 (3) |
ZIPs extend past city limits.
| Date | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2025 | Flood | 9.7 mi |
| Jul 11, 2023 | Flash Flood | 7.8 mi |
| Aug 29, 2022 | Flash Flood | 9.8 mi |
| Jun 7, 2022 | Flash Flood | 9.9 mi |
| Aug 31, 2020 | Flash Flood | 9.4 mi |
| Jun 9, 2019 | Flash Flood | 8.1 mi |
| Jun 6, 2019 | Flash Flood | 8.1 mi |
| Aug 8, 2018 | Flash Flood | 4.1 mi |
| Built | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 109 | 3.8% | ±82 |
| 2010 to 2019 | 786 | 27.2% | ±217 |
| 2000 to 2009 | 633 | 21.9% | ±245 |
| 1990 to 1999 | 370 | 12.8% | ±143 |
| 1980 to 1989 | 373 | 12.9% | ±168 |
| 1970 to 1979 | 514 | 17.8% | ±238 |
| 1960 to 1969 | 51 | 1.8% | ±40 |
| 1950 to 1959 | 20 | 0.7% | ±31 |
| 1940 to 1949 | 0 | 0.0% | ±15 |
| 1939 or earlier | 38 | 1.3% | ±49 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates; margins of error are the Census Bureau's 90% intervals.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing units | 2,894 |
| Detached single-family | 2,818 (97%) |
| Occupied homes | 2,861 |
| Owner-occupied | 2,615 (91%) |
| Renter-occupied | 246 (9%) |
| Median home value | $330,100 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates.
| Main heating fuel | Homes | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 1,597 | 55.8% | ±258 |
| Electricity | 960 | 33.6% | ±308 |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane, butane, etc.) | 279 | 9.8% | ±105 |
| Other fuel | 25 | 0.9% | ±42 |
| ZIP (ZCTA) | Share of Piedmont's land | Share of the ZIP inside the city |
|---|---|---|
| 73078 | 93% | 62% |
Dated heat and freeze records for the CANADIAN forecast zone: see the county list.
plumbing questions from Piedmont homeowners
Are Piedmont homes likely to have old galvanized pipes?
Only an inspection can say, but age is the clue: 2% were built before 1960 and 22% before 1980[1].
How often do pipes freeze in Piedmont?
The record for Piedmont's forecast zone shows 26 winter-storm or freeze days over 2016–2025, in 9 different years[4].
Which ZIP codes are covered in Piedmont?
73078[6], in Canadian County. Nearby suburbs with their own pages: Yukon (10.8 mi), Bethany (13.2 mi), and El Reno (14.9 mi)[3].
My Piedmont home is fairly new — could the plumbing and water heater still be under warranty?
Possibly: 31% of Piedmont's housing units were built in 2010 or later[1], the 2nd-highest share of the 14 Oklahoma City–area suburbs we cover. Check your closing paperwork for warranties before paying for a repair.
My Piedmont home runs on propane — does that matter?
9.8% of occupied Piedmont 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.