Plumbing repair · Shawnee, Oklahoma
Plumbing repair in Shawnee, OK
Leak, backed-up drain, no hot water, or a frozen line? The largest share of Shawnee's homes (20%) was built 1970 to 1979[1]. Request a licensed plumber who works here. Shawnee, in Pottawatomie County — ZIPs 74801, 74804, counts 32,474 residents (2025 estimate)[2].
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Shawnee plumbing snapshot: the key figures
- Population (2025 est.)
- 32,474[2]+3.9% since 2020
- County
- Pottawatomie[2]
- Land area
- 38.6 sq mi[3]
- Decade the most homes date from
- 1970 to 1979[1]20% of housing units
- Homes built before 1980
- 63%[1]the 4th-highest share of the 14 Oklahoma City–area suburbs we cover
- Homes built 1980–1999
- 17%[1]2020–2024
- Homes built 2010 or later
- 9%[1]the 4th-lowest share of the 14 Oklahoma City–area suburbs we cover
- Winter-storm & freeze days, pottawatomie zone
- 19[4]2016–2025
- Flood & flash-flood reports within 10 mi
- 14[4]10 flash floods, 2016–2025; flood-prone homes need working drainage and backflow prevention
- FEMA flood-insurance claims, local ZIPs
- 135[5]7 in the last 10 years; 115 paid
- Homes on utility gas heat
- 65%[1]gas piping work usually needs a permit and a licensed installer
Reading the Shawnee data for plumbing
Shawnee counts 32,474 residents (2025 estimate), growing at a middle-of-the-pack 3.9% since 2020[2]. The city spans 38.6 square miles at 841 residents per square mile (the 8th densest) and sits entirely in Pottawatomie County, served by ZIP codes 74801, 74804[3].
With 9% of homes built since 2010 and 63% before 1980[1], Shawnee's plumbing runs from brand-new supply lines and fixtures to aging pipe, original valves and water heaters past their rated life.
Mail to Shawnee goes through 2 ZIP codes — 74801 (53% of the city's land), 74804 (45% of the city's land)[6].
The closest tracked neighbours are Choctaw (19.4 mi NW), Norman (23.7 mi W) and Midwest City (24.3 mi W)[3].
63% of Shawnee's 13,652 housing units predate 1980 and 9% went up in 2010 or later[1] — the 4th-highest pre-1980 share of the 14 Oklahoma City–area suburbs we cover; nearby, Choctaw (46%), Norman (38%), and Midwest City (60%) predate 1980. Houses that old can still have galvanized supply pipe or cast-iron drains — especially the 33% built before 1960.
The biggest single slice — 20% — was built 1970 to 1979, and the median home dates to 1973[1]. Neighbours from the same era tend to hit the same plumbing problems at the same time.
Freeze risk: the pottawatomie forecast zone logged 19 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: 14 flood or flash-flood reports within 10 miles over 2016–2025[4], and FEMA logged 135 flood-insurance claims across Shawnee's ZIPs[5]. Homes that take water need working drainage, sump pumps and backflow prevention.
65% of homes heat with utility gas, and 42% of households rent[1]. Tenants: report plumbing failures to the landlord in writing.
Among the 14 suburbs tracked here, Shawnee stands out for the 3rd-fewest flood reports nearby (14)[4].
Shawnee storm calendar
Within 10 miles of Shawnee, 2016–2025: 10 flash-flood reports and 4 flood or heavy-rain reports[4]. Peak: 86% in April, May, and June. Busiest year 2019 (4); 2 of 10 years had none. Busiest month April 2019 (3). Latest: flood or heavy-rain report, Apr 19, 2025, 6.4 mi out.
| Month | Flash flood | Flood & heavy rain | All |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Apr | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| May | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| Jun | 2 | 1 | 3 |
Get plumbing help in Shawnee
Requests go to Plumbing repair contractors serving the Shawnee area — ZIP codes 74801, 74804.
Before reaching out: before the plumber arrives
The Shawnee numbers behind this page
| Measure | Shawnee | Median of 14 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built before 1960 | 33.0% | 9.8% | 23 pts higher |
| Flood reports (10 mi) | 14 | 35 | 21 fewer |
| Built before 1980 | 63% | 49% | 14 pts higher |
| Built 2010 or later | 9% | 13% | 4 pts lower |
| Renter-occupied | 42% | 33% | 8 pts higher |
| Utility-gas heat | 65% | 64% | 1 pts higher |
| Median year built | 1973 | 1981 | 8 years older |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shawnee | 14 | 135 | 19 |
| Choctaw 19.4 mi | 15 | 33 | 29 |
| Norman 23.7 mi | 67 | 197 | 21 |
| Midwest City 24.3 mi | 48 | 107 | 29 |
| Del City 27.8 mi | 79 | 87 | 29 |
| Moore 29.3 mi | 100 | 50 | 21 |
| ZIP | Claims | Paid | Busiest year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 74801 | 77 | $750,435 | 2007 (11) |
| 74804 | 58 | $1,311,208 | 2007 (17) |
ZIPs extend past city limits.
| Date | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 19, 2025 | Flood | 6.4 mi |
| Mar 23, 2023 | Flash Flood | 7.5 mi |
| Mar 23, 2023 | Flood | 1.9 mi |
| May 4, 2022 | Flash Flood | 7.3 mi |
| May 4, 2022 | Flash Flood | 7.5 mi |
| May 27, 2021 | Flood | 2.9 mi |
| May 29, 2019 | Flash Flood | 3.1 mi |
| Apr 30, 2019 | Flash Flood | 2.2 mi |
| Built | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 131 | 1.0% | ±67 |
| 2010 to 2019 | 1,095 | 8.0% | ±194 |
| 2000 to 2009 | 1,476 | 10.8% | ±212 |
| 1990 to 1999 | 1,079 | 7.9% | ±161 |
| 1980 to 1989 | 1,234 | 9.0% | ±166 |
| 1970 to 1979 | 2,739 | 20.1% | ±269 |
| 1960 to 1969 | 1,395 | 10.2% | ±188 |
| 1950 to 1959 | 1,500 | 11.0% | ±234 |
| 1940 to 1949 | 1,006 | 7.4% | ±170 |
| 1939 or earlier | 1,997 | 14.6% | ±222 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates; margins of error are the Census Bureau's 90% intervals.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing units | 13,652 |
| Detached single-family | 10,717 (79%) |
| Occupied homes | 11,744 |
| Owner-occupied | 6,849 (58%) |
| Renter-occupied | 4,895 (42%) |
| Median home value | $160,100 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates.
| Main heating fuel | Homes | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 7,657 | 65.2% | ±329 |
| Electricity | 3,888 | 33.1% | ±263 |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane, butane, etc.) | 152 | 1.3% | ±55 |
| Wood | 25 | 0.2% | ±27 |
| No fuel used | 22 | 0.2% | ±24 |
| ZIP (ZCTA) | Share of Shawnee's land | Share of the ZIP inside the city |
|---|---|---|
| 74801 | 53% | 31% |
| 74804 | 45% | 20% |
Dated heat and freeze records for the POTTAWATOMIE forecast zone: see the county list.
Common Shawnee plumbing questions
Are Shawnee homes likely to have old galvanized pipes?
Only an inspection can say, but age is the clue: 33% were built before 1960 and 63% before 1980[1].
How often do pipes freeze in Shawnee?
The record for Shawnee's forecast zone shows 19 winter-storm or freeze days over 2016–2025, in 7 different years[4].
Which ZIP codes are covered in Shawnee?
74801 and 74804[6], in Pottawatomie County. Nearby suburbs with their own pages: Choctaw (19.4 mi), Norman (23.7 mi), and Midwest City (24.3 mi)[3].
I rent in Shawnee. Who arranges the repair?
42% of occupied Shawnee homes are rented[1], the 5th-highest share of the 14 Oklahoma City–area suburbs we cover. Tell your landlord or property manager in writing first; your lease says who arranges repairs.
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.