Plumbing repair · Placerville, California
Plumbing repair in Placerville, CA
Leak, backed-up drain, no hot water, or a frozen line? The largest share of Placerville's homes (16%) was built 1970 to 1979[1]. Request a licensed plumber who works here. Placerville, in El Dorado County — ZIP 95667, counts 10,685 residents (2025 estimate)[2].
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Placerville plumbing snapshot: the key figures
- Population (2025 est.)
- 10,685[2]-0.5% since 2020
- County
- El Dorado[2]
- Land area
- 5.8 sq mi[3]
- Decade the most homes date from
- 1970 to 1979[1]16% of housing units
- Homes built before 1980
- 58%[1]the 2nd-highest share of the 13 Sacramento-area suburbs we cover
- Homes built 1980–1999
- 24%[1]2020–2024
- Homes built 2010 or later
- 5%[1]the 3rd-lowest share of the 13 Sacramento-area suburbs we cover
- Flood & flash-flood reports within 10 mi
- 22[4]0 flash floods, 2016–2025; flood-prone homes need working drainage and backflow prevention
- FEMA flood-insurance claims, local ZIPs
- 21[5]10 in the last 10 years; 9 paid
- Homes on utility gas heat
- 14%[1]gas piping work usually needs a permit and a licensed installer
What Placerville's numbers say about plumbing
Placerville is one of the most established suburbs tracked here — 10,685 people (2025 estimate), down just 0.5% since 2020[2]. The city spans 5.8 square miles at 1,830 residents per square mile (the 13th densest) and sits entirely in El Dorado County, served by ZIP code 95667[3].
With 5% of homes built since 2010 and 58% before 1980[1], Placerville'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 95667[6].
Nearest of the other suburbs we track: Auburn (18.8 mi NW), Folsom (19.1 mi W) and Rocklin (24.9 mi W)[3].
58% of Placerville's 5,074 housing units predate 1980 and 5% went up in 2010 or later[1] — the 2nd-highest pre-1980 share of the 13 Sacramento-area suburbs we cover; nearby, Auburn (52%), Folsom (13%), and Rocklin (15%) predate 1980. Houses that old can still have galvanized supply pipe or cast-iron drains — especially the 32% built before 1960.
The biggest single slice — 16% — was built 1970 to 1979, and the median home dates to 1975[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: 22 flood or flash-flood reports within 10 miles over 2016–2025[4], and FEMA logged 21 flood-insurance claims across Placerville's ZIPs[5]. Homes that take water need working drainage, sump pumps and backflow prevention.
14% of homes heat with utility gas, and 42% of households rent[1]. Tenants: report plumbing failures to the landlord in writing.
Out of the 13 suburbs on this site, Placerville has the oldest housing (by median year built) (1975)[1], the lowest gas-heat share (14%)[1], the 2nd-highest pre-1980 housing share (58%)[1], and the 3rd-lowest share of homes built since 2010 (5%)[1].
Placerville storm calendar
Within 10 miles of Placerville, 2016–2025: 22 flood or heavy-rain reports[4]. Peak: 68% in January, February, and December. Busiest year 2022 (7); 1 of 10 years had none. Busiest month December 2022 (7). Latest: flood or heavy-rain report, Nov 13, 2025, 6.9 mi out.
| Month | Flash flood | Flood & heavy rain | All |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | – | 3 | 3 |
| Feb | – | 4 | 4 |
| Mar | – | 1 | 1 |
| Apr | – | 3 | 3 |
| Oct | – | 2 | 2 |
| Nov | – | 1 | 1 |
| Dec | – | 8 | 8 |
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The data underneath this Placerville page
| Measure | Placerville | Median of 13 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built before 1960 | 31.6% | 8.3% | 23 pts higher |
| Utility-gas heat | 14% | 65% | 50 pts lower |
| Built 2010 or later | 5% | 13% | 8 pts lower |
| Built before 1980 | 58% | 44% | 14 pts higher |
| Flood reports (10 mi) | 22 | 27 | 5 fewer |
| Renter-occupied | 42% | 38% | 4 pts higher |
| Median year built | 1975 | 1987 | 12 years older |
Sorted by largest difference. Each median is the middle value across the covered Sacramento-area suburbs, from the same sources.
| City | Flood reports | NFIP claims |
|---|---|---|
| Placerville | 22 | 21 |
| Auburn 18.8 mi | 22 | 47 |
| Folsom 19.1 mi | 45 | 29 |
| Rocklin 24.9 mi | 37 | 25 |
| Rancho Cordova 25.9 mi | 70 | 19 |
| Citrus Heights 26.6 mi | 66 | 207 |
| ZIP | Claims | Paid | Busiest year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 95667 | 21 | $306,900 | 2017 (5) |
ZIPs extend past city limits.
| Date | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 13, 2025 | Flood | 6.9 mi |
| Feb 13, 2025 | Flood | 3.1 mi |
| Feb 19, 2024 | Flood | 3.1 mi |
| Mar 14, 2023 | Flood | 0.9 mi |
| Jan 14, 2023 | Flood | 2.3 mi |
| Jan 3, 2023 | Flood | 6.6 mi |
| Dec 31, 2022 | Flood | 4.0 mi |
| Dec 31, 2022 | Flood | 7.3 mi |
| Built | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0 | 0.0% | ±21 |
| 2010 to 2019 | 235 | 4.6% | ±101 |
| 2000 to 2009 | 683 | 13.5% | ±218 |
| 1990 to 1999 | 565 | 11.1% | ±223 |
| 1980 to 1989 | 646 | 12.7% | ±280 |
| 1970 to 1979 | 792 | 15.6% | ±248 |
| 1960 to 1969 | 548 | 10.8% | ±218 |
| 1950 to 1959 | 548 | 10.8% | ±187 |
| 1940 to 1949 | 330 | 6.5% | ±210 |
| 1939 or earlier | 727 | 14.3% | ±220 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates; margins of error are the Census Bureau's 90% intervals.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing units | 5,074 |
| Detached single-family | 3,208 (63%) |
| Occupied homes | 4,775 |
| Owner-occupied | 2,784 (58%) |
| Renter-occupied | 1,991 (42%) |
| Median home value | $473,100 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates.
| Main heating fuel | Homes | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bottled or tank gas (propane, butane, etc.) | 1,787 | 37.4% | ±336 |
| Electricity | 1,728 | 36.2% | ±309 |
| Utility gas | 687 | 14.4% | ±239 |
| Wood | 256 | 5.4% | ±143 |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 127 | 2.7% | ±88 |
| No fuel used | 88 | 1.8% | ±129 |
| Other fuel | 76 | 1.6% | ±54 |
| Solar energy | 26 | 0.5% | ±43 |
| ZIP (ZCTA) | Share of Placerville's land | Share of the ZIP inside the city |
|---|---|---|
| 95667 | 100% | 4% |
Common Placerville plumbing questions
Are Placerville homes likely to have old galvanized pipes?
Only an inspection can say, but age is the clue: 32% were built before 1960 and 58% before 1980[1].
Which ZIP codes are covered in Placerville?
95667[6], in El Dorado County. Nearby suburbs with their own pages: Auburn (18.8 mi), Folsom (19.1 mi), and Rocklin (24.9 mi)[3].
I rent in Placerville. Who arranges the repair?
42% of occupied Placerville homes are rented[1], the 3rd-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.
My Placerville home runs on propane — does that matter?
37.4% of occupied Placerville homes heat mainly with bottled, tank or LP gas[1], at least twice the median share of the suburbs we cover (1.3%). Homes on propane need a contractor who works on LP appliances — mention it when you request service.
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.