Water damage restoration · Goodyear, Arizona
Water damage restoration in Goodyear, AZ
Burst pipe, failed water heater, or storm water? Goodyear-area ZIPs: 113 flood claims since 1978[1]; 4% of homes built before 1980[2]. Request help from local restoration crews. Goodyear, in Maricopa County — ZIPs 85338, 85139, 85326, 85395, counts 125,359 residents (2025 estimate)[3].
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The Goodyear water damage picture in brief
- Population (2025 est.)
- 125,359[3]+30.4% since 2020
- County
- Maricopa[3]
- Land area
- 191.3 sq mi[4]
- Flood-insurance (NFIP) claims, local ZIPs
- 113 since 1978[1]$1,094,989 paid across 94 claims · ZIP 85338, 85139, 85326, 85395
- Flood & flash-flood reports within 10 mi
- 21[5]2016–2025 · latest Oct 12, 2025
- Federal disaster declarations incl. flooding, Maricopa Co.
- 3[6]of 17 total declarations
- Homes built before 1980
- 4%[2]the 5th-lowest share of the 15 Phoenix-area suburbs we cover
- Households renting
- 22%[2]2020–2024
What the local data means for water damage in Goodyear
Goodyear is one of the fastest-growing Phoenix-metro suburbs tracked here: 125,359 people (2025 estimate), up 30.4% since 2020[3]. It covers 191.3 square miles (655 residents per square mile, the 13th densest), sits entirely in Maricopa County, in ZIP codes 85338, 85139, 85326, 85395[4].
Goodyear mixes 40% of homes built since 2010 and 4% before 1980[2]: new supply lines and water heaters in one house, aging pipe and original valves in the next — so where a leak starts depends a lot on the address.
Goodyear is split across 4 ZIP codes: 85338 (35% of the city's land), 85139 (21% of the city's land), 85326 (13% of the city's land), 85395 (10% of the city's land)[7].
Nearest of the other suburbs we track: Avondale (4.6 mi NE), Buckeye (20.1 mi NW) and Glendale (21.8 mi NE)[4].
113 flood-insurance claims have come from Goodyear-area ZIP codes (85338, 85139, 85326, 85395) since 1978, and $1,094,989 has been paid on them (about $11,649 per paid claim)[1]. 1980 was the worst year, with 44 claims. That is the 2nd-most of the 15 Phoenix-area suburbs we cover; for comparison, Avondale (20), Buckeye (104), and Glendale (80). Outside water is a real part of the picture here. Of the 46 claims rated in a flood zone, 18 were in FEMA's high-risk areas (zones A or V) and 28 outside them (zones B, C or X)[1][8] — flooding here is not only a high-risk-zone problem.
By month of loss, Goodyear-area flood claims cluster in January (8), February (45), and December (41) — 94 of 113 dated claims[1].
Within 10 miles of central Goodyear, weather observers filed 21 flood, flash-flood or heavy-rain reports in 2016–2025 (15 flash floods)[5]. Countywide: 3 flood declarations since 2000, latest Severe Storms and Flooding (DR-4203, 2014)[6]. Nearby: Avondale (24), Buckeye (16), and Glendale (77).
4% of Goodyear's 42,159 housing units predate 1980[2] — the 5th-lowest share of the 15 Phoenix-area suburbs we cover (Avondale (12%), Buckeye (4%), and Glendale (35%)). In newer houses, check fittings, washer hoses and the water-heater pan first — and any builder warranty.
78% of Goodyear households own their home[2], so most claims and rebuilds here are coordinated by the owner.
Among the 15 suburbs tracked here, Goodyear stands out for the 2nd-most NFIP flood claims (113)[1] and the 3rd-newest housing (by median year built) (2007, tied with Maricopa)[2].
How a leak spreads inside a wall
Leaked water spreads outward and wicks up drywall the longer it runs.
Goodyear storm calendar
Within 10 miles of Goodyear, 2016–2025: 15 flash-flood reports, 5 flood reports, and 1 heavy-rain report[5]. Peak: 71% in March, July, and October. Busiest year 2018 (6); 3 of 10 years had none. Busiest month October 2018 (4). Latest: flash-flood report, Oct 12, 2025, 5.9 mi out.
| Month | Flash flood | Flood | Heavy rain | All |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar | – | 4 | – | 4 |
| Apr | – | 1 | – | 1 |
| Jul | 3 | – | 1 | 4 |
| Aug | 3 | – | – | 3 |
| Sep | 2 | – | – | 2 |
| Oct | 7 | – | – | 7 |
water damage help in Goodyear: what to do next
Water damage restoration contractors taking requests around Goodyear cover ZIP codes 85338, 85139, 85326, 85395.
Before you call: what a restoration crew does first
Shared walls and ceilings: Goodyear homes by building type
With 84%[2] of homes detached, most Goodyear water-damage jobs stay inside one house — the owner's policy and the owner's call.
After detached houses, the biggest group is 50 or more units: 3,355 of 42,159 housing units[2].
| Building type | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached house | 35,381 | 83.9% | ±896 |
| Attached house (townhouse, rowhouse) | 926 | 2.2% | ±264 |
| Duplex (2 units) | 441 | 1.0% | ±236 |
| 3–4 units | 361 | 0.9% | ±158 |
| 5–9 units | 509 | 1.2% | ±201 |
| 10–19 units | 602 | 1.4% | ±302 |
| 20–49 units | 186 | 0.4% | ±98 |
| 50 or more units | 3,355 | 8.0% | ±509 |
| Mobile home | 393 | 0.9% | ±177 |
| Boat, RV, van, etc. | 5 | 0.0% | ±7 |
Margins of error are the Census Bureau’s 90% intervals; small categories in small cities are rough.
The Goodyear numbers behind this page
| Measure | Goodyear | Median of 15 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| NFIP flood claims (area ZIPs) | 113 | 21 | 92 more |
| Built before 1980 | 4% | 10% | 6 pts lower |
| Renter-occupied | 22% | 27% | 5 pts lower |
| Owner-occupied | 78% | 73% | 5 pts higher |
| Flood reports (10 mi) | 21 | 22 | 1 fewer |
| Median home value | $471,300 | $455,400 | 3% higher |
| Median year built | 2007 | 2002 | 5 years newer |
Largest differences first. Medians are the middle value across the covered Phoenix-area suburbs, from the same sources.
| City | NFIP claims | Flood reports ≤10 mi | Built before 1980 | Renting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goodyear | 113 | 21 | 4% | 22% |
| Avondale 4.6 mi | 20 | 24 | 12% | 38% |
| Buckeye 20.1 mi | 104 | 16 | 4% | 14% |
| Glendale 21.8 mi | 80 | 77 | 35% | 43% |
| Maricopa 25.8 mi | 6 | 22 | 2% | 16% |
| Tempe 26.8 mi | 37 | 46 | 41% | 58% |
| ZIP | Claims | Paid | Busiest year | Outside high-risk zones |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85338 | 6 | $214,197 | 1978 (2) | 4 of 5 |
| 85139 | 5 | $10,772 | 1983 (1) | 4 of 4 |
| 85326 | 101 | $869,225 | 1980 (42) | 20 of 36 |
| 85395 | 1 | $795 | 1994 (1) | 0 of 1 |
ZIPs extend past city limits. Outside high-risk zones: claims rated in zone B, C or X, of the claims that carry a zone.
| Year | Claims |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 1994 | 2 |
| 1993 | 4 |
| 1990 | 6 |
| 1983 | 1 |
| Month | Claims |
|---|---|
| January | 8 |
| February | 45 |
| March | 2 |
| July | 2 |
| August | 6 |
| September | 7 |
| October | 2 |
| December | 41 |
| Date | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 12, 2025 | Flash Flood | 8.4 mi |
| Oct 12, 2025 | Flash Flood | 5.9 mi |
| Sep 26, 2025 | Flash Flood | 4.3 mi |
| Apr 1, 2023 | Flood | 9.3 mi |
| Mar 4, 2023 | Flood | 8.8 mi |
| Mar 4, 2023 | Flood | 8.8 mi |
| Mar 4, 2023 | Flood | 8.8 mi |
| Mar 4, 2023 | Flood | 9.3 mi |
| ZIP (ZCTA) | Share of Goodyear's land | Share of the ZIP inside the city |
|---|---|---|
| 85338 | 35% | 88% |
| 85139 | 21% | 8% |
| 85326 | 13% | 5% |
| 85395 | 10% | 100% |
Common Goodyear water damage questions
Do I need flood insurance in Goodyear?
Homeowners policies exclude outside floodwater[9], and Goodyear-area ZIPs have 1 NFIP claim in just the last ten years[1].
Which Goodyear ZIP codes do these crews cover?
85338, 85139, 85326, and 85395[7], in Maricopa County. Nearby pages: Avondale (4.6 mi), Buckeye (20.1 mi), and Glendale (21.8 mi)[4].
Which Goodyear ZIP code has the most flood claims?
85326, with 101 NFIP claims and $869,225 paid[1].
When was the last flood report near Goodyear?
Oct 12, 2025: a flash flood report 8.4 miles from the city center[5].
My Goodyear home is fairly new — could the plumbing fixtures and water heater still be under warranty?
Possibly: 40% of Goodyear's housing units were built in 2010 or later[2], the 3rd-highest share of the 15 Phoenix-area suburbs we cover. Check your closing paperwork for warranties before paying for a repair.
Sources
- OpenFEMA NFIP claims
- Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year (keyless bulk)
- Census population estimates, Vintage 2025
- Census Gazetteer 2025
- NOAA Storm Events Database
- OpenFEMA disaster declarations
- Census 2020 ZCTA–place file
- FEMA, Flood Zones (link unverified)
- FEMA FloodSmart (link unverified)
Data pulled Sep 28, 2026. Full citations and method.