Plumbing repair · Cedar Park, Texas
Plumbing repair in Cedar Park, TX
Leak, backed-up drain, no hot water, or a frozen line? The largest share of Cedar Park's homes (35%) was built 2000 to 2009[1]. Request a licensed plumber who works here. Cedar Park, in Williamson County and Travis County — ZIP 78613, counts 79,032 residents (2025 estimate)[2].
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Cedar Park plumbing snapshot: the key figures
- Population (2025 est.)
- 79,032[2]+1.8% since 2020
- County
- Williamson / Travis[2]city spans more than one county
- Land area
- 25.6 sq mi[3]
- Decade the most homes date from
- 2000 to 2009[1]35% of housing units
- Homes built before 1980
- 6%[1]the 7th-highest share of the 15 Austin-area suburbs we cover
- Homes built 1980–1999
- 28%[1]2020–2024
- Homes built 2010 or later
- 31%[1]the 2nd-lowest share of the 15 Austin-area suburbs we cover
- Winter-storm & freeze days, williamson zone
- 23[4]2016–2025
- Flood & flash-flood reports within 10 mi
- 27[4]27 flash floods, 2016–2025; flood-prone homes need working drainage and backflow prevention
- FEMA flood-insurance claims, local ZIPs
- 61[5]6 in the last 10 years; 49 paid
What the local data means for plumbing in Cedar Park
Cedar Park is one of the most established suburbs tracked here — 79,032 people (2025 estimate), up just 1.8% since 2020[2]. On the map that's 25.6 square miles holding 3,090 residents per square mile, the 2nd densest of the suburbs here; it spans Williamson County and Travis County, with ZIP code 78613[3].
With 31% of homes built since 2010 and 6% before 1980[1], Cedar Park's plumbing runs from brand-new supply lines and fixtures to aging pipe, original valves and water heaters past their rated life.
78613 is the city's single ZIP code[7].
The tracked suburbs closest by are Leander (5.1 mi NW), Round Rock (9.3 mi E) and Lago Vista (11.0 mi W)[3].
6% of Cedar Park's 29,364 housing units predate 1980 and 31% went up in 2010 or later[1] — the 7th-highest pre-1980 share of the 15 Austin-area suburbs we cover; nearby, Leander (3%), Round Rock (11%), and Lago Vista (14%) predate 1980. The 28% built in 1980–1999 are at the age where original water heaters and valves get replaced.
The biggest single slice — 35% — was built 2000 to 2009, and the median home dates to 2005[1]. Neighbours from the same era tend to hit the same plumbing problems at the same time.
Freeze risk: the williamson forecast zone logged 23 winter-storm, ice or hard-freeze days in 2016–2025, including February 2021; the latest was Feb 22, 2025[4].
Water from the sky is plumbing work too: 27 flood or flash-flood reports within 10 miles over 2016–2025[4], and FEMA logged 61 flood-insurance claims across Cedar Park's ZIPs[5]. Homes that take water need working drainage, sump pumps and backflow prevention.
54% of homes heat with utility gas, and 33% of households rent[1].
Among the 15 suburbs tracked here, Cedar Park stands out for the 2nd-lowest share of homes built since 2010 (31%)[1], the 2nd-highest gas-heat share (54%)[1], and the 3rd-most flood reports nearby (27)[4].
Finding plumbing help around Cedar Park
Requests go to Plumbing repair contractors serving the Cedar Park area — ZIP code 78613.
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Cedar Park by the numbers
| Measure | Cedar Park | Median of 15 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flood reports (10 mi) | 27 | 17 | 10 more |
| Built before 1960 | 0.7% | 1.5% | 1 pts lower |
| Utility-gas heat | 54% | 37% | 17 pts higher |
| Built before 1980 | 6% | 4% | 2 pts higher |
| Built 2010 or later | 31% | 50% | 19 pts lower |
| Renter-occupied | 33% | 31% | 3 pts higher |
| Median year built | 2005 | 2010 | 5 years older |
Biggest gaps first. Medians are middle values across the Austin-area suburbs we cover, drawn from the same sources.
| City | Flood reports | NFIP claims | Freeze days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Park | 27 | 61 | 23 |
| Leander 5.1 mi | 20 | 104 | 23 |
| Round Rock 9.3 mi | 20 | 310 | 23 |
| Lago Vista 11.0 mi | 3 | 139 | 22 |
| Liberty Hill 11.8 mi | 17 | 38 | 23 |
| Georgetown 13.0 mi | 10 | 128 | 23 |
| ZIP | Claims | Paid | Busiest year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78613 | 61 | $1,221,324 | 2010 (24) |
ZIPs extend past city limits.
| Date | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 5, 2025 | Flash Flood | 8.3 mi |
| Jul 5, 2025 | Flash Flood | 8.0 mi |
| Jul 5, 2025 | Flash Flood | 7.7 mi |
| Jul 5, 2025 | Flash Flood | 5.4 mi |
| May 26, 2025 | Flash Flood | 9.4 mi |
| May 6, 2025 | Flash Flood | 9.0 mi |
| May 6, 2025 | Flash Flood | 2.4 mi |
| May 1, 2024 | Flash Flood | 8.8 mi |
| Built | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 573 | 2.0% | ±159 |
| 2010 to 2019 | 8,402 | 28.6% | ±672 |
| 2000 to 2009 | 10,384 | 35.4% | ±706 |
| 1990 to 1999 | 5,882 | 20.0% | ±632 |
| 1980 to 1989 | 2,433 | 8.3% | ±290 |
| 1970 to 1979 | 987 | 3.4% | ±201 |
| 1960 to 1969 | 485 | 1.7% | ±209 |
| 1950 to 1959 | 50 | 0.2% | ±71 |
| 1940 to 1949 | 61 | 0.2% | ±52 |
| 1939 or earlier | 107 | 0.4% | ±112 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates; margins of error are the Census Bureau's 90% intervals.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing units | 29,364 |
| Detached single-family | 21,300 (73%) |
| Occupied homes | 28,863 |
| Owner-occupied | 19,247 (67%) |
| Renter-occupied | 9,616 (33%) |
| Median home value | $513,600 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates.
| Main heating fuel | Homes | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 15,458 | 53.6% | ±770 |
| Electricity | 12,508 | 43.3% | ±761 |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane, butane, etc.) | 642 | 2.2% | ±197 |
| No fuel used | 202 | 0.7% | ±124 |
| Solar energy | 48 | 0.2% | ±54 |
| Other fuel | 5 | 0.0% | ±10 |
| ZIP (ZCTA) | Share of Cedar Park's land | Share of the ZIP inside the city |
|---|---|---|
| 78613 | 93% | 85% |
Dated heat and freeze records for the WILLIAMSON forecast zone: see the county list.
Cedar Park plumbing questions
Are Cedar Park homes likely to have old galvanized pipes?
Only an inspection can say, but age is the clue: 1% were built before 1960 and 6% before 1980[1].
How often do pipes freeze in Cedar Park?
The record for Cedar Park's forecast zone shows 23 winter-storm or freeze days over 2016–2025, in 9 different years[4].
Which ZIP codes are covered in Cedar Park?
78613[7], in Williamson County. Nearby suburbs with their own pages: Leander (5.1 mi), Round Rock (9.3 mi), and Lago Vista (11.0 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
- Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners (link unverified)
- Census 2020 ZCTA–place file
Data pulled Sep 28, 2026. Full citations and method.