Plumbing repair · Roseville, California
Plumbing repair in Roseville, CA
Leak, backed-up drain, no hot water, or a frozen line? The largest share of Roseville's homes (25%) was built 2000 to 2009[1]. Request a licensed plumber who works here. Roseville, in Placer County — ZIPs 95747, 95678, 95661, counts 167,302 residents (2025 estimate)[2].
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The Roseville plumbing picture in brief
- Population (2025 est.)
- 167,302[2]+13.2% since 2020
- County
- Placer[2]
- Land area
- 44.1 sq mi[3]
- Decade the most homes date from
- 2000 to 2009[1]25% of housing units
- Homes built before 1980
- 17%[1]the 5th-lowest share of the 13 Sacramento-area suburbs we cover
- Homes built 1980–1999
- 37%[1]2020–2024
- Homes built 2010 or later
- 21%[1]the highest share of the 13 Sacramento-area suburbs we cover
- Flood & flash-flood reports within 10 mi
- 48[4]0 flash floods, 2016–2025; flood-prone homes need working drainage and backflow prevention
- FEMA flood-insurance claims, local ZIPs
- 303[5]8 in the last 10 years; 262 paid
- Homes on utility gas heat
- 68%[1]gas piping work usually needs a permit and a licensed installer
What the local data means for plumbing in Roseville
Roseville is one of the fastest-growing Sacramento-metro suburbs tracked here: 167,302 people (2025 estimate), up 13.2% since 2020[2]. It covers 44.1 square miles (3,795 residents per square mile, the 5th densest), sits entirely in Placer County, in ZIP codes 95747, 95678, 95661[3].
With 21% of homes built since 2010 and 17% before 1980[1], Roseville's plumbing runs from brand-new supply lines and fixtures to aging pipe, original valves and water heaters past their rated life.
3 ZIP codes cover Roseville — 95747 (52% of the city's land), 95678 (26% of the city's land), 95661 (19% of the city's land)[6].
The tracked suburbs closest by are Rocklin (4.5 mi NE), Citrus Heights (5.5 mi S) and Lincoln (7.3 mi N)[3].
17% of Roseville's 61,242 housing units predate 1980 and 21% went up in 2010 or later[1] — the 5th-lowest pre-1980 share of the 13 Sacramento-area suburbs we cover; nearby, Rocklin (15%), Citrus Heights (62%), and Lincoln (8%) predate 1980. New-construction problems are usually fittings, supply lines, water-heater installs and drain slopes, not worn-out pipe.
The biggest single slice — 25% — was built 2000 to 2009, and the median home dates to 1998[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: 48 flood or flash-flood reports within 10 miles over 2016–2025[4], and FEMA logged 303 flood-insurance claims across Roseville's ZIPs[5]. Homes that take water need working drainage, sump pumps and backflow prevention.
68% of homes heat with utility gas, and 31% of households rent[1].
Measured against the 13 suburbs on this site, Roseville records the highest share of homes built since 2010 (21%)[1] and the 3rd-newest housing (by median year built) (1998, tied with Rocklin)[1].
Roseville storm calendar
Within 10 miles of Roseville, 2016–2025: 48 flood or heavy-rain reports[4]. Peak: 65% in January, February, and April. Busiest year 2023 (14); 1 of 10 years had none. Busiest month January 2023 (10). Latest: flood or heavy-rain report, Dec 25, 2025, 7.0 mi out.
| Month | Flash flood | Flood & heavy rain | All |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | – | 12 | 12 |
| Feb | – | 12 | 12 |
| Mar | – | 4 | 4 |
| Apr | – | 7 | 7 |
| Oct | – | 4 | 4 |
| Nov | – | 4 | 4 |
| Dec | – | 5 | 5 |
plumbing help in Roseville: what to do next
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Roseville by the numbers
| Measure | Roseville | Median of 13 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flood reports (10 mi) | 48 | 27 | 21 more |
| Built 2010 or later | 21% | 13% | 8 pts higher |
| Built before 1980 | 17% | 44% | 27 pts lower |
| Built before 1960 | 6.4% | 8.3% | 2 pts lower |
| Renter-occupied | 31% | 38% | 6 pts lower |
| Utility-gas heat | 68% | 65% | 4 pts higher |
| Median year built | 1998 | 1987 | 11 years newer |
Largest differences first. Medians are the middle value across the covered Sacramento-area suburbs, from the same sources.
| City | Flood reports | NFIP claims |
|---|---|---|
| Roseville | 48 | 303 |
| Rocklin 4.5 mi | 37 | 25 |
| Citrus Heights 5.5 mi | 66 | 207 |
| Lincoln 7.3 mi | 27 | 14 |
| Folsom 12.0 mi | 45 | 29 |
| Rancho Cordova 14.1 mi | 70 | 19 |
| ZIP | Claims | Paid | Busiest year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 95747 | 17 | $436,996 | 1995 (8) |
| 95678 | 70 | $1,477,932 | 1995 (43) |
| 95661 | 216 | $8,134,051 | 1995 (146) |
ZIPs extend past city limits.
| Date | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 25, 2025 | Flood | 6.8 mi |
| Dec 25, 2025 | Flood | 7.0 mi |
| Dec 24, 2025 | Flood | 8.9 mi |
| Nov 17, 2025 | Flood | 9.4 mi |
| Nov 13, 2025 | Flood | 6.3 mi |
| Nov 13, 2025 | Flood | 4.2 mi |
| Feb 6, 2025 | Flood | 4.8 mi |
| Feb 4, 2025 | Flood | 5.7 mi |
| Built | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 2,879 | 4.7% | ±379 |
| 2010 to 2019 | 9,752 | 15.9% | ±698 |
| 2000 to 2009 | 15,249 | 24.9% | ±801 |
| 1990 to 1999 | 14,094 | 23.0% | ±854 |
| 1980 to 1989 | 8,700 | 14.2% | ±606 |
| 1970 to 1979 | 4,482 | 7.3% | ±349 |
| 1960 to 1969 | 2,173 | 3.5% | ±313 |
| 1950 to 1959 | 1,655 | 2.7% | ±263 |
| 1940 to 1949 | 848 | 1.4% | ±241 |
| 1939 or earlier | 1,410 | 2.3% | ±297 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates; margins of error are the Census Bureau's 90% intervals.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing units | 61,242 |
| Detached single-family | 46,069 (75%) |
| Occupied homes | 59,123 |
| Owner-occupied | 40,697 (69%) |
| Renter-occupied | 18,426 (31%) |
| Median home value | $661,400 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates.
| Main heating fuel | Homes | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 40,391 | 68.3% | ±973 |
| Electricity | 16,883 | 28.6% | ±982 |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane, butane, etc.) | 721 | 1.2% | ±197 |
| Solar energy | 570 | 1.0% | ±204 |
| No fuel used | 293 | 0.5% | ±138 |
| Wood | 180 | 0.3% | ±82 |
| Other fuel | 74 | 0.1% | ±60 |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 11 | 0.0% | ±16 |
| ZIP (ZCTA) | Share of Roseville's land | Share of the ZIP inside the city |
|---|---|---|
| 95747 | 52% | 55% |
| 95678 | 26% | 100% |
| 95661 | 19% | 92% |
Common Roseville plumbing questions
Are Roseville homes likely to have old galvanized pipes?
Only an inspection can say, but age is the clue: 6% were built before 1960 and 17% before 1980[1].
Which ZIP codes are covered in Roseville?
95747, 95678, and 95661[6], in Placer County. Nearby suburbs with their own pages: Rocklin (4.5 mi), Citrus Heights (5.5 mi), and Lincoln (7.3 mi)[3].
My Roseville home is fairly new — could the plumbing and water heater still be under warranty?
Possibly: 21% of Roseville's housing units were built in 2010 or later[1], the 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.