Plumbing repair · Scottsdale, Arizona
Plumbing repair in Scottsdale, AZ
Leak, backed-up drain, no hot water, or a frozen line? The largest share of Scottsdale's homes (24%) was built 1990 to 1999[1]. Request a licensed plumber who works here. Scottsdale, in Maricopa County — ZIPs 85262, 85255, 85259, 85266, 85260, 85258, 85251, 85257, 85250, counts 243,006 residents (2025 estimate)[2].
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Scottsdale at a glance for plumbing
- Population (2025 est.)
- 243,006[2]+0.7% since 2020
- County
- Maricopa[2]
- Land area
- 184.0 sq mi[3]
- Decade the most homes date from
- 1990 to 1999[1]24% of housing units
- Homes built before 1980
- 29%[1]the 4th-highest share of the 15 Phoenix-area suburbs we cover
- Homes built 1980–1999
- 44%[1]2020–2024
- Homes built 2010 or later
- 12%[1]the 3rd-lowest share of the 15 Phoenix-area suburbs we cover
- Flood & flash-flood reports within 10 mi
- 34[4]27 flash floods, 2016–2025; flood-prone homes need working drainage and backflow prevention
- FEMA flood-insurance claims, local ZIPs
- 342[5]90 in the last 10 years; 153 paid
- Homes on utility gas heat
- 31%[1]gas piping work usually needs a permit and a licensed installer
What Scottsdale's numbers say about plumbing
Scottsdale is one of the most established suburbs tracked here — 243,006 people (2025 estimate), up just 0.7% since 2020[2]. The city spans 184.0 square miles at 1,321 residents per square mile (the 10th densest) and sits entirely in Maricopa County, served by ZIP codes 85262, 85255, 85259, 85266, 85260, 85258, 85251, 85257, 85250[3].
With 12% of homes built since 2010 and 29% before 1980[1], Scottsdale's plumbing runs from brand-new supply lines and fixtures to aging pipe, original valves and water heaters past their rated life.
9 ZIP codes cover Scottsdale — 85262 (30% of the city's land), 85255 (28% of the city's land), 85259 (11% of the city's land), 85266 (9% of the city's land), 85260 (8% of the city's land), 85258 (4% of the city's land), 85251 (3% of the city's land), 85257 (3% of the city's land), 85250 (2% of the city's land)[6].
The tracked suburbs closest by are Fountain Hills (8.8 mi SE), Tempe (20.8 mi S) and Mesa (21.4 mi SE)[3].
29% of Scottsdale's 139,168 housing units predate 1980 and 12% went up in 2010 or later[1] — the 4th-highest pre-1980 share of the 15 Phoenix-area suburbs we cover; nearby, Fountain Hills (12%), Tempe (41%), and Mesa (29%) predate 1980. Houses that old can still have galvanized supply pipe or cast-iron drains — especially the 6% built before 1960.
The biggest single slice — 24% — was built 1990 to 1999, and the median home dates to 1991[1]. Neighbours from the same era tend to hit the same plumbing problems at the same time.
Water from the sky is plumbing work too: 34 flood or flash-flood reports within 10 miles over 2016–2025[4], and FEMA logged 342 flood-insurance claims across Scottsdale's ZIPs[5]. Homes that take water need working drainage, sump pumps and backflow prevention.
31% of homes heat with utility gas, and 33% of households rent[1].
Among the 15 suburbs tracked here, Scottsdale stands out for the 3rd-lowest share of homes built since 2010 (12%)[1] and the 3rd-most flood reports nearby (34)[4].
Scottsdale storm calendar
Within 10 miles of Scottsdale, 2016–2025: 27 flash-flood reports and 7 flood or heavy-rain reports[4]. Peak: 85% in August, September, and October. Busiest year 2025 (11); 2 of 10 years had none. Busiest month August 2022 (7). Latest: flash-flood report, Oct 13, 2025, 5.4 mi out.
| Month | Flash flood | Flood & heavy rain | All |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr | – | 1 | 1 |
| Jul | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Aug | 17 | 2 | 19 |
| Sep | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| Oct | 4 | 2 | 6 |
| Nov | 1 | – | 1 |
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The data underneath this Scottsdale page
| Measure | Scottsdale | Median of 15 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built before 1960 | 6.0% | 1.6% | 4 pts higher |
| Built before 1980 | 29% | 10% | 19 pts higher |
| Flood reports (10 mi) | 34 | 22 | 12 more |
| Built 2010 or later | 12% | 19% | 7 pts lower |
| Renter-occupied | 33% | 27% | 6 pts higher |
| Utility-gas heat | 31% | 36% | 4 pts lower |
| Median year built | 1991 | 2002 | 11 years older |
Biggest gaps first. Medians are middle values across the Phoenix-area suburbs we cover, drawn from the same sources.
| City | Flood reports | NFIP claims |
|---|---|---|
| Scottsdale | 34 | 342 |
| Fountain Hills 8.8 mi | 25 | 5 |
| Tempe 20.8 mi | 46 | 37 |
| Mesa 21.4 mi | 28 | 74 |
| Glendale 21.6 mi | 77 | 80 |
| Peoria 26.6 mi | 16 | 33 |
| ZIP | Claims | Paid | Busiest year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85262 | 7 | $645,881 | 2014 (3) |
| 85255 | 102 | $627,393 | 2018 (16) |
| 85259 | 8 | $16,358 | 2021 (2) |
| 85266 | 17 | $165,983 | 2007 (8) |
| 85260 | 23 | $291,619 | 1992 (3) |
| 85258 | 37 | $287,564 | 1983 (5) |
| 85251 | 91 | $225,856 | 1987 (33) |
| 85257 | 15 | $109,084 | 1995 (5) |
| 85250 | 42 | $332,489 | 1983 (8) |
ZIPs extend past city limits.
| Date | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2025 | Flash Flood | 9.4 mi |
| Oct 13, 2025 | Flood | 9.5 mi |
| Oct 13, 2025 | Flash Flood | 5.4 mi |
| Oct 12, 2025 | Flash Flood | 9.3 mi |
| Sep 27, 2025 | Flash Flood | 9.4 mi |
| Sep 26, 2025 | Flash Flood | 8.9 mi |
| Sep 26, 2025 | Flash Flood | 7.6 mi |
| Sep 4, 2025 | Flood | 9.4 mi |
| Built | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 2,656 | 1.9% | ±500 |
| 2010 to 2019 | 13,767 | 9.9% | ±953 |
| 2000 to 2009 | 21,720 | 15.6% | ±1,183 |
| 1990 to 1999 | 33,209 | 23.9% | ±1,397 |
| 1980 to 1989 | 27,797 | 20.0% | ±1,282 |
| 1970 to 1979 | 18,905 | 13.6% | ±1,107 |
| 1960 to 1969 | 12,814 | 9.2% | ±938 |
| 1950 to 1959 | 7,305 | 5.2% | ±699 |
| 1940 to 1949 | 340 | 0.2% | ±151 |
| 1939 or earlier | 655 | 0.5% | ±287 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates; margins of error are the Census Bureau's 90% intervals.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing units | 139,168 |
| Detached single-family | 72,886 (52%) |
| Occupied homes | 118,637 |
| Owner-occupied | 79,513 (67%) |
| Renter-occupied | 39,124 (33%) |
| Median home value | $789,800 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates.
| Main heating fuel | Homes | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electricity | 77,977 | 65.7% | ±1,646 |
| Utility gas | 37,298 | 31.4% | ±1,312 |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane, butane, etc.) | 1,393 | 1.2% | ±353 |
| Solar energy | 905 | 0.8% | ±256 |
| No fuel used | 635 | 0.5% | ±235 |
| Other fuel | 195 | 0.2% | ±184 |
| Wood | 118 | 0.1% | ±67 |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 77 | 0.1% | ±61 |
| Coal or coke | 39 | 0.0% | ±59 |
| ZIP (ZCTA) | Share of Scottsdale's land | Share of the ZIP inside the city |
|---|---|---|
| 85262 | 30% | 36% |
| 85255 | 28% | 57% |
| 85259 | 11% | 96% |
| 85266 | 9% | 86% |
| 85260 | 8% | 100% |
| 85258 | 4% | 78% |
| 85251 | 3% | 87% |
| 85257 | 3% | 81% |
| 85250 | 2% | 45% |
Scottsdale plumbing questions
Are Scottsdale homes likely to have old galvanized pipes?
Only an inspection can say, but age is the clue: 6% were built before 1960 and 29% before 1980[1].
Which ZIP codes are covered in Scottsdale?
85262, 85255, 85259, 85266, 85260, 85258, 85251, 85257, and 85250[6], in Maricopa County. Nearby suburbs with their own pages: Fountain Hills (8.8 mi), Tempe (20.8 mi), and Mesa (21.4 mi)[3].
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.