Colorado · 15 covered places · 68 ZIP codes
Plumbers in El Paso County, CO
We cover 15 cities and towns in El Paso County, Colorado, across 68 ZIP codes, including Colorado Springs, Peyton, Fountain. About 730,000 people live in those ZIP codes. Most homes date from 1980 to 1999, old enough that original water heaters, valves and drains are wearing out.
| Year built | Share of homes |
|---|---|
| Before 1940 | 5% |
| 1940–1959 | 8% |
| 1960–1979 | 24% |
| 1980–1999 | 31% |
| 2000 or later | 33% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
| Place | Residents in covered ZIPs | Built before 1960 |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado Springs | 613,448 | 13% |
| Peyton | 33,287 | 2% |
| Fountain | 31,101 | 8% |
| Monument | 29,379 | 2% |
| Usaf Academy | 6,701 | 33% |
| Calhan | 6,670 | 11% |
| Manitou Springs | 5,574 | 56% |
| Palmer Lake | 2,480 | 25% |
| Cascade | 892 | 53% |
| Green Mountain Falls | 882 | 55% |
What goes wrong in El Paso County homes
Natural gas in most homes
70% of occupied homes here heat with utility gas, so gas water heaters, ranges and dryers are common. That means gas line extensions for new appliances, flexible connector replacements and venting checks when a water heater is swapped. If you smell gas, leave first and call the gas utility from outside. See gas line repair.
1980s and 90s construction and polybutylene
31% of homes were built between 1980 and 1999. Polybutylene supply pipe was installed widely in US homes from about 1978 to 1995, so houses from these years are worth checking for gray plastic pipe stamped PB2110, usually visible at the water heater or under sinks. Insurers and buyers often ask about it. See polybutylene replacement.
Long, hard winters
36% of homes here were built before 1980, when pipes were more often run through exterior walls and uninsulated crawl spaces. In a long Colorado winter those are the lines that freeze and split. See frozen and burst pipe repair.
Common plumbing work in El Paso County
City pages in El Paso County
Other covered towns in El Paso County
- Air Force Academy (1 ZIP)
- Black Forest (1 ZIP)
- Calhan (1 ZIP)
- Cascade (1 ZIP)
- Cascade-Chipita Park (1 ZIP)
- Cimarron Hills (1 ZIP)
- Fountain (1 ZIP)
- Green Mountain Falls (1 ZIP)
- Manitou Springs (1 ZIP)
- Monument (1 ZIP)
- Palmer Lake (1 ZIP)
- Peyton (1 ZIP)
- Security-Widefield (1 ZIP)
- Usaf Academy (2 ZIPs)
El Paso County plumbing FAQ
Which towns in El Paso County do you cover?
15 places: Air Force Academy, Black Forest, Calhan, Cascade, Cascade-Chipita Park, Cimarron Hills, Colorado Springs, Fountain, Green Mountain Falls, Manitou Springs, Monument, Palmer Lake, Peyton, Security-Widefield, Usaf Academy. Enter your ZIP code to confirm coverage for your street.
How old are homes in El Paso County?
Across the covered ZIP codes, Census estimates put 12% of homes as built before 1960, 24% from 1960 to 1979, 31% from 1980 to 1999 and 33% in 2000 or later.
Who licenses plumbers in El Paso County, CO?
Colorado's State Plumbing Board, part of the Division of Professions and Occupations, licenses plumbers; most jurisdictions also require permits.
Housing and heating figures are US Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year estimates for the ZIP code areas we cover in El Paso County, combined across places and weighted by housing units. Some ZIP codes extend into neighboring counties.
Need a plumber in El Paso County?
Same-day service when a plumber is available. One call connects you with a licensed plumber who serves your ZIP.