Plumbing repair · Lincoln, California
Plumbing repair in Lincoln, CA
Leak, backed-up drain, no hot water, or a frozen line? The largest share of Lincoln's homes (61%) was built 2000 to 2009[1]. Request a licensed plumber who works here. Lincoln, in Placer County — ZIP 95648, counts 57,367 residents (2025 estimate)[2].
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The Lincoln plumbing picture in brief
- Population (2025 est.)
- 57,367[2]+15.3% since 2020
- County
- Placer[2]
- Land area
- 24.5 sq mi[3]
- Decade the most homes date from
- 2000 to 2009[1]61% of housing units
- Homes built before 1980
- 8%[1]the lowest share of the 13 Sacramento-area suburbs we cover
- Homes built 1980–1999
- 14%[1]2020–2024
- Homes built 2010 or later
- 17%[1]the 3rd-highest share of the 13 Sacramento-area suburbs we cover
- Flood & flash-flood reports within 10 mi
- 27[4]0 flash floods, 2016–2025; flood-prone homes need working drainage and backflow prevention
- FEMA flood-insurance claims, local ZIPs
- 14[5]0 in the last 10 years; 11 paid
- Homes on utility gas heat
- 74%[1]gas piping work usually needs a permit and a licensed installer
What Lincoln's numbers say about plumbing
Lincoln is one of the fastest-growing Sacramento-metro suburbs tracked here: 57,367 people (2025 estimate), up 15.3% since 2020[2]. The city spans 24.5 square miles at 2,338 residents per square mile (the 11th densest) and sits entirely in Placer County, served by ZIP code 95648[3].
With 17% of homes built since 2010 and 8% before 1980[1], Lincoln's plumbing runs from brand-new supply lines and fixtures to aging pipe, original valves and water heaters past their rated life.
The entire city sits in ZIP code 95648[6].
Nearest of the other suburbs we track: Rocklin (5.2 mi SE), Roseville (7.3 mi S) and Auburn (11.7 mi E)[3].
8% of Lincoln's 20,779 housing units predate 1980 and 17% went up in 2010 or later[1] — the lowest pre-1980 share of the 13 Sacramento-area suburbs we cover; nearby, Rocklin (15%), Roseville (17%), and Auburn (52%) predate 1980. New-construction problems are usually fittings, supply lines, water-heater installs and drain slopes, not worn-out pipe.
The biggest single slice — 61% — 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.
Water from the sky is plumbing work too: 27 flood or flash-flood reports within 10 miles over 2016–2025[4], and FEMA logged 14 flood-insurance claims across Lincoln's ZIPs[5]. Homes that take water need working drainage, sump pumps and backflow prevention.
74% of homes heat with utility gas, and 16% of households rent[1].
Among the 13 suburbs tracked here, Lincoln stands out for the lowest pre-1980 housing share (8%)[1], the newest housing (by median year built) (2005)[1], the highest gas-heat share (74%)[1], and the lowest renter share (16%)[1].
Lincoln storm calendar
Within 10 miles of Lincoln, 2016–2025: 27 flood or heavy-rain reports[4]. Peak: 85% in January, February, and December. Busiest year 2025 (12); 2 of 10 years had none. Busiest month February 2025 (8). Latest: flood or heavy-rain report, Dec 25, 2025, 9.3 mi out.
| Month | Flash flood | Flood & heavy rain | All |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | – | 7 | 7 |
| Feb | – | 11 | 11 |
| Apr | – | 1 | 1 |
| Oct | – | 2 | 2 |
| Nov | – | 1 | 1 |
| Dec | – | 5 | 5 |
plumbing help in Lincoln: what to do next
Requests go to Plumbing repair contractors serving the Lincoln area — ZIP code 95648.
Before reaching out: before the plumber arrives
The Lincoln numbers behind this page
| Measure | Lincoln | Median of 13 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built before 1980 | 8% | 44% | 36 pts lower |
| Built before 1960 | 3.6% | 8.3% | 5 pts lower |
| Renter-occupied | 16% | 38% | 22 pts lower |
| Built 2010 or later | 17% | 13% | 4 pts higher |
| Utility-gas heat | 74% | 65% | 9 pts higher |
| Median year built | 2005 | 1987 | 18 years newer |
| Flood reports (10 mi) | 27 | 27 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln | 27 | 14 |
| Rocklin 5.2 mi | 37 | 25 |
| Roseville 7.3 mi | 48 | 303 |
| Auburn 11.7 mi | 22 | 47 |
| Citrus Heights 12.4 mi | 66 | 207 |
| Folsom 16.5 mi | 45 | 29 |
| ZIP | Claims | Paid | Busiest year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 95648 | 14 | $170,338 | 1995 (6) |
ZIPs extend past city limits.
| Date | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 25, 2025 | Flood | 8.8 mi |
| Dec 25, 2025 | Flood | 8.7 mi |
| Dec 25, 2025 | Flood | 9.3 mi |
| Dec 24, 2025 | Flood | 8.8 mi |
| Feb 6, 2025 | Flood | 2.5 mi |
| Feb 6, 2025 | Flood | 4.2 mi |
| Feb 6, 2025 | Flood | 9.8 mi |
| Feb 4, 2025 | Flood | 9.6 mi |
| Built | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1,209 | 5.8% | ±181 |
| 2010 to 2019 | 2,291 | 11.0% | ±307 |
| 2000 to 2009 | 12,726 | 61.2% | ±548 |
| 1990 to 1999 | 1,745 | 8.4% | ±328 |
| 1980 to 1989 | 1,119 | 5.4% | ±212 |
| 1970 to 1979 | 516 | 2.5% | ±177 |
| 1960 to 1969 | 434 | 2.1% | ±163 |
| 1950 to 1959 | 220 | 1.1% | ±113 |
| 1940 to 1949 | 170 | 0.8% | ±94 |
| 1939 or earlier | 349 | 1.7% | ±133 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates; margins of error are the Census Bureau's 90% intervals.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing units | 20,779 |
| Detached single-family | 19,021 (92%) |
| Occupied homes | 20,078 |
| Owner-occupied | 16,851 (84%) |
| Renter-occupied | 3,227 (16%) |
| Median home value | $651,000 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates.
| Main heating fuel | Homes | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 14,817 | 73.8% | ±513 |
| Electricity | 4,007 | 20.0% | ±510 |
| Solar energy | 929 | 4.6% | ±242 |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane, butane, etc.) | 181 | 0.9% | ±85 |
| No fuel used | 113 | 0.6% | ±76 |
| Wood | 31 | 0.2% | ±37 |
| ZIP (ZCTA) | Share of Lincoln's land | Share of the ZIP inside the city |
|---|---|---|
| 95648 | 100% | 17% |
Common Lincoln plumbing questions
Are Lincoln homes likely to have old galvanized pipes?
Only an inspection can say, but age is the clue: 4% were built before 1960 and 8% before 1980[1].
Which ZIP codes are covered in Lincoln?
95648[6], in Placer County. Nearby suburbs with their own pages: Rocklin (5.2 mi), Roseville (7.3 mi), and Auburn (11.7 mi)[3].
My Lincoln home is fairly new — could the plumbing and water heater still be under warranty?
Possibly: 17% of Lincoln's housing units were built in 2010 or later[1], the 3rd-highest share of the 13 Sacramento-area suburbs we cover. Check your closing paperwork for warranties before paying for a repair.
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.