Plumbing repair · Woodland, California
Plumbing repair in Woodland, CA
Leak, backed-up drain, no hot water, or a frozen line? The largest share of Woodland's homes (18%) was built 1980 to 1989[1]. Request a licensed plumber who works here. Woodland, in Yolo County — ZIPs 95776, 95695, counts 62,513 residents (2025 estimate)[2].
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Woodland at a glance for plumbing
- Population (2025 est.)
- 62,513[2]+2.4% since 2020
- County
- Yolo[2]
- Land area
- 17.1 sq mi[3]
- Decade the most homes date from
- 1980 to 1989[1]18% of housing units
- Homes built before 1980
- 48%[1]the 5th-highest share of the 13 Sacramento-area suburbs we cover
- Homes built 1980–1999
- 30%[1]2020–2024
- Homes built 2010 or later
- 11%[1]the 6th-lowest share of the 13 Sacramento-area suburbs we cover
- Flood & flash-flood reports within 10 mi
- 16[4]0 flash floods, 2016–2025; flood-prone homes need working drainage and backflow prevention
- FEMA flood-insurance claims, local ZIPs
- 31[5]4 in the last 10 years; 21 paid
- Homes on utility gas heat
- 59%[1]gas piping work usually needs a permit and a licensed installer
Reading the Woodland data for plumbing
Woodland is one of the most established suburbs tracked here — 62,513 people (2025 estimate), up just 2.4% since 2020[2]. The city spans 17.1 square miles at 3,666 residents per square mile (the 6th densest) and sits entirely in Yolo County, served by ZIP codes 95776, 95695[3].
With 11% of homes built since 2010 and 48% before 1980[1], Woodland's plumbing runs from brand-new supply lines and fixtures to aging pipe, original valves and water heaters past their rated life.
2 ZIP codes cover Woodland — 95776 (66% of the city's land), 95695 (34% of the city's land)[6].
Nearest of the other suburbs we track: Davis (8.0 mi S), West Sacramento (13.5 mi SE) and Roseville (24.1 mi E)[3].
48% of Woodland's 22,116 housing units predate 1980 and 11% went up in 2010 or later[1] — the 5th-highest pre-1980 share of the 13 Sacramento-area suburbs we cover; nearby, Davis (45%), West Sacramento (44%), and Roseville (17%) predate 1980. Houses that old can still have galvanized supply pipe or cast-iron drains — especially the 18% built before 1960.
The biggest single slice — 18% — was built 1980 to 1989, and the median home dates to 1981[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: 16 flood or flash-flood reports within 10 miles over 2016–2025[4], and FEMA logged 31 flood-insurance claims across Woodland's ZIPs[5]. Homes that take water need working drainage, sump pumps and backflow prevention.
59% of homes heat with utility gas, and 41% of households rent[1]. Tenants: report plumbing failures to the landlord in writing.
Among the 13 suburbs tracked here, Woodland stands out for the 2nd-fewest flood reports nearby (16)[4].
Woodland storm calendar
Within 10 miles of Woodland, 2016–2025: 16 flood or heavy-rain reports[4]. Peak: 81% in January, February, and November. Busiest year 2024 (7); 5 of 10 years had none. Busiest month November 2024 (4). Latest: flood or heavy-rain report, Dec 26, 2025, 6.0 mi out.
| Month | Flash flood | Flood & heavy rain | All |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | – | 3 | 3 |
| Feb | – | 6 | 6 |
| Oct | – | 1 | 1 |
| Nov | – | 4 | 4 |
| Dec | – | 2 | 2 |
plumbing help in Woodland: what to do next
Requests go to Plumbing repair contractors serving the Woodland area — ZIP codes 95776, 95695.
Before you call: before the plumber arrives
The data underneath this Woodland page
| Measure | Woodland | Median of 13 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built before 1960 | 18.5% | 8.3% | 10 pts higher |
| Flood reports (10 mi) | 16 | 27 | 11 fewer |
| Built 2010 or later | 11% | 13% | 2 pts lower |
| Renter-occupied | 41% | 38% | 4 pts higher |
| Built before 1980 | 48% | 44% | 4 pts higher |
| Utility-gas heat | 59% | 65% | 6 pts lower |
| Median year built | 1981 | 1987 | 6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Woodland | 16 | 31 |
| Davis 8.0 mi | 13 | 68 |
| West Sacramento 13.5 mi | 65 | 63 |
| Roseville 24.1 mi | 48 | 303 |
| Citrus Heights 24.9 mi | 66 | 207 |
| Elk Grove 26.5 mi | 27 | 98 |
| ZIP | Claims | Paid | Busiest year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 95776 | 3 | $5,215 | 1998 (1) |
| 95695 | 28 | $327,861 | 1998 (12) |
ZIPs extend past city limits.
| Date | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 26, 2025 | Flood | 6.0 mi |
| Feb 13, 2025 | Flood | 8.9 mi |
| Nov 22, 2024 | Flood | 3.4 mi |
| Nov 22, 2024 | Flood | 9.7 mi |
| Nov 22, 2024 | Flood | 9.7 mi |
| Nov 21, 2024 | Flood | 8.6 mi |
| Feb 19, 2024 | Flood | 5.9 mi |
| Feb 4, 2024 | Flood | 9.7 mi |
| Built | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 737 | 3.3% | ±195 |
| 2010 to 2019 | 1,601 | 7.2% | ±287 |
| 2000 to 2009 | 2,530 | 11.4% | ±379 |
| 1990 to 1999 | 2,580 | 11.7% | ±356 |
| 1980 to 1989 | 4,036 | 18.2% | ±524 |
| 1970 to 1979 | 3,957 | 17.9% | ±492 |
| 1960 to 1969 | 2,594 | 11.7% | ±438 |
| 1950 to 1959 | 1,719 | 7.8% | ±348 |
| 1940 to 1949 | 732 | 3.3% | ±204 |
| 1939 or earlier | 1,630 | 7.4% | ±314 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates; margins of error are the Census Bureau's 90% intervals.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing units | 22,116 |
| Detached single-family | 14,361 (65%) |
| Occupied homes | 21,100 |
| Owner-occupied | 12,389 (59%) |
| Renter-occupied | 8,711 (41%) |
| Median home value | $548,200 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates.
| Main heating fuel | Homes | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 12,459 | 59.0% | ±684 |
| Electricity | 7,327 | 34.7% | ±616 |
| Solar energy | 730 | 3.5% | ±218 |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane, butane, etc.) | 276 | 1.3% | ±127 |
| Wood | 170 | 0.8% | ±112 |
| No fuel used | 138 | 0.7% | ±90 |
| ZIP (ZCTA) | Share of Woodland's land | Share of the ZIP inside the city |
|---|---|---|
| 95776 | 66% | 12% |
| 95695 | 34% | 4% |
Woodland plumbing questions
Are Woodland homes likely to have old galvanized pipes?
Only an inspection can say, but age is the clue: 18% were built before 1960 and 48% before 1980[1].
Which ZIP codes are covered in Woodland?
95776 and 95695[6], in Yolo County. Nearby suburbs with their own pages: Davis (8.0 mi), West Sacramento (13.5 mi), and Roseville (24.1 mi)[3].
I rent in Woodland. Who arranges the repair?
41% of occupied Woodland homes are rented[1], the 4th-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.