Plumbing repair · Davis, California
Plumbing repair in Davis, CA
Leak, backed-up drain, no hot water, or a frozen line? The largest share of Davis's homes (23%) was built 1970 to 1979[1]. Request a licensed plumber who works here. Davis, in Yolo County — ZIPs 95616, 95618, counts 66,110 residents (2025 estimate)[2].
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Davis plumbing snapshot: the key figures
- Population (2025 est.)
- 66,110[2]-1.1% since 2020
- County
- Yolo[2]
- Land area
- 10.0 sq mi[3]
- Decade the most homes date from
- 1970 to 1979[1]23% of housing units
- Homes built before 1980
- 45%[1]the 6th-highest share of the 13 Sacramento-area suburbs we cover
- Homes built 1980–1999
- 34%[1]2020–2024
- Homes built 2010 or later
- 7%[1]the 4th-lowest share of the 13 Sacramento-area suburbs we cover
- Flood & flash-flood reports within 10 mi
- 13[4]0 flash floods, 2016–2025; flood-prone homes need working drainage and backflow prevention
- FEMA flood-insurance claims, local ZIPs
- 68[5]13 in the last 10 years; 59 paid
- Homes on utility gas heat
- 61%[1]gas piping work usually needs a permit and a licensed installer
What the local data means for plumbing in Davis
Davis is one of the most established suburbs tracked here — 66,110 people (2025 estimate), down just 1.1% since 2020[2]. It covers 10.0 square miles (6,630 residents per square mile, the 1st densest), sits entirely in Yolo County, in ZIP codes 95616, 95618[3].
With 7% of homes built since 2010 and 45% before 1980[1], Davis's plumbing runs from brand-new supply lines and fixtures to aging pipe, original valves and water heaters past their rated life.
Mail to Davis goes through 2 ZIP codes — 95616 (55% of the city's land), 95618 (45% of the city's land)[6].
The tracked suburbs closest by are Woodland (8.0 mi N), West Sacramento (10.2 mi E) and Elk Grove (21.4 mi SE)[3].
45% of Davis's 27,484 housing units predate 1980 and 7% went up in 2010 or later[1] — the 6th-highest pre-1980 share of the 13 Sacramento-area suburbs we cover; nearby, Woodland (48%), West Sacramento (44%), and Elk Grove (9%) predate 1980. The 34% built in 1980–1999 are at the age where original water heaters and valves get replaced.
The biggest single slice — 23% — was built 1970 to 1979, and the median home dates to 1983[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: 13 flood or flash-flood reports within 10 miles over 2016–2025[4], and FEMA logged 68 flood-insurance claims across Davis's ZIPs[5]. Homes that take water need working drainage, sump pumps and backflow prevention.
61% of homes heat with utility gas, and 56% of households rent[1]. Tenants: report plumbing failures to the landlord in writing.
Among the 13 suburbs tracked here, Davis stands out for the fewest flood reports nearby (13)[4] and the highest renter share (56%)[1].
Davis storm calendar
Within 10 miles of Davis, 2016–2025: 13 flood or heavy-rain reports[4]. Peak: 77% in January, February, and November. Busiest year 2024 (4); 5 of 10 years had none. Busiest month January 2019 (2). Latest: flood or heavy-rain report, Dec 26, 2025, 9.7 mi out.
| Month | Flash flood | Flood & heavy rain | All |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | – | 3 | 3 |
| Feb | – | 5 | 5 |
| Oct | – | 1 | 1 |
| Nov | – | 2 | 2 |
| Dec | – | 2 | 2 |
Get plumbing help in Davis
Plumbing repair contractors taking requests around Davis cover ZIP codes 95616, 95618.
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The Davis numbers behind this page
| Measure | Davis | Median of 13 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flood reports (10 mi) | 13 | 27 | 14 fewer |
| Renter-occupied | 56% | 38% | 19 pts higher |
| Built 2010 or later | 7% | 13% | 6 pts lower |
| Utility-gas heat | 61% | 65% | 4 pts lower |
| Built before 1980 | 45% | 44% | 1 pts higher |
| Median year built | 1983 | 1987 | 4 years older |
| Built before 1960 | 8.3% | 8.3% | same as median |
Largest differences first. Medians are the middle value across the covered Sacramento-area suburbs, from the same sources.
| City | Flood reports | NFIP claims |
|---|---|---|
| Davis | 13 | 68 |
| Woodland 8.0 mi | 16 | 31 |
| West Sacramento 10.2 mi | 65 | 63 |
| Elk Grove 21.4 mi | 27 | 98 |
| Citrus Heights 26.1 mi | 66 | 207 |
| Roseville 27.0 mi | 48 | 303 |
| ZIP | Claims | Paid | Busiest year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 95616 | 51 | $672,198 | 1998 (11) |
| 95618 | 17 | $218,149 | 1982 (9) |
ZIPs extend past city limits.
| Date | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 26, 2025 | Flood | 9.7 mi |
| Feb 13, 2025 | Flood | 8.0 mi |
| Feb 4, 2025 | Flood | 8.6 mi |
| Nov 22, 2024 | Flood | 9.8 mi |
| Nov 22, 2024 | Flood | 5.3 mi |
| Feb 19, 2024 | Flood | 9.7 mi |
| Feb 4, 2024 | Flood | 5.3 mi |
| Jan 1, 2023 | Flood | 7.8 mi |
| Built | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 209 | 0.8% | ±129 |
| 2010 to 2019 | 1,632 | 5.9% | ±336 |
| 2000 to 2009 | 3,958 | 14.4% | ±485 |
| 1990 to 1999 | 4,956 | 18.0% | ±506 |
| 1980 to 1989 | 4,414 | 16.1% | ±456 |
| 1970 to 1979 | 6,390 | 23.2% | ±463 |
| 1960 to 1969 | 3,634 | 13.2% | ±453 |
| 1950 to 1959 | 1,126 | 4.1% | ±210 |
| 1940 to 1949 | 489 | 1.8% | ±218 |
| 1939 or earlier | 676 | 2.5% | ±245 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates; margins of error are the Census Bureau's 90% intervals.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing units | 27,484 |
| Detached single-family | 12,146 (44%) |
| Occupied homes | 25,358 |
| Owner-occupied | 11,037 (44%) |
| Renter-occupied | 14,321 (56%) |
| Median home value | $866,100 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates.
| Main heating fuel | Homes | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 15,517 | 61.2% | ±792 |
| Electricity | 8,810 | 34.7% | ±583 |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane, butane, etc.) | 395 | 1.6% | ±134 |
| Solar energy | 365 | 1.4% | ±174 |
| No fuel used | 152 | 0.6% | ±99 |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 64 | 0.3% | ±63 |
| Wood | 55 | 0.2% | ±34 |
| ZIP (ZCTA) | Share of Davis's land | Share of the ZIP inside the city |
|---|---|---|
| 95616 | 55% | 18% |
| 95618 | 45% | 14% |
Davis plumbing questions
Are Davis homes likely to have old galvanized pipes?
Only an inspection can say, but age is the clue: 8% were built before 1960 and 45% before 1980[1].
Which ZIP codes are covered in Davis?
95616 and 95618[6], in Yolo County. Nearby suburbs with their own pages: Woodland (8.0 mi), West Sacramento (10.2 mi), and Elk Grove (21.4 mi)[3].
I rent in Davis. Who arranges the repair?
56% of occupied Davis homes are rented[1], the highest share of the 13 Sacramento-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.