Pueblo County · Pueblo, CO
Plumbers in Pueblo, CO
Pueblo is in Pueblo County, Colorado. About 162,000 people live in the 8 ZIP codes we cover here, in roughly 69,000 homes, 76% of them single-family detached houses. The biggest share of the housing was built between 1960 and 1979 (24%), and that age decides most of what goes wrong with the plumbing.
- Same-day service when a plumber is available
- 8 ZIP codes covered
ZIP codes we cover in Pueblo
81001, 81002, 81003, 81004, 81005, 81006, 81007, 81008
Pueblo homes and their plumbing
Here is how Pueblo's homes break down by year built, based on Census estimates for the covered ZIP codes: before 1940 16%, 1940–1959 20%, 1960–1979 24%, 1980–1999 19%, 2000 or later 21%. With that many older homes, original galvanized supply pipe and cast iron or clay drains are still common, so leaks, rust and root intrusion come up often. Neighboring areas such as Colorado Springs are covered too.
| Year built | Share of homes |
|---|---|
| Before 1940 | 16% |
| 1940–1959 | 20% |
| 1960–1979 | 24% |
| 1980–1999 | 19% |
| 2000 or later | 21% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
- Residents in covered ZIPs
- 161,607
- Housing units
- 68,834
- Single-family detached
- 76%
- Owner-occupied
- 68%
- Heated with utility gas
- 77%
- Heated with electricity
- 17%
- Heated with propane
- 4%
What goes wrong in Pueblo homes
Natural gas in most homes
77% 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.
Pre-1960 homes: galvanized pipe and cast iron
35% of homes in Pueblo's covered ZIP codes were built before 1960, 16% of them before 1940. Houses that old often still have galvanized steel supply lines that rust closed from the inside, and cast iron or clay sewer pipe that cracks and lets roots in. Weak pressure at upstairs fixtures, brown water after a shutoff and slow drains are the usual clues. Typical fixes are whole-house repiping and a sewer camera inspection.
Long, hard winters
60% 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 calls in Pueblo
- Gas Line Repair
- Whole-House Repiping
- Frozen & Burst Pipe Repair
- Water Heater Replacement
- Drain Cleaning
- Main Water Line Repair
- Sewer Line Repair
Also available in Pueblo: emergency plumbing and every plumbing service.
Pueblo at a glance
- County
- Pueblo County
- Nearest city pages
- Colorado Springs
- ZIP codes
- 81001, 81002, 81003, 81004, 81005, 81006, 81007, 81008
Pueblo plumbing FAQ
How old are the homes in Pueblo?
In the ZIP codes we cover around Pueblo, Census estimates put 35% of homes as built before 1960, 24% from 1960 to 1979, 19% from 1980 to 1999 and 21% in 2000 or later. The largest group is 1960–1979 (24%).
Who licenses plumbers in Pueblo, CO?
Colorado's State Plumbing Board, part of the Division of Professions and Occupations, licenses plumbers; most jurisdictions also require permits.
Are water heaters in Pueblo usually gas or electric?
Census data for the area show 77% of homes heating with utility gas, 17% with electricity and 4% with propane. Water heaters often use the same fuel as the home's heat, so utility gas is the most common here, but check the label on your tank before you shop for a replacement.
Guides for Pueblo homeowners
Nearby areas
Also covered nearby: Avondale (14 mi), Penrose (24 mi).
Housing, heating and population figures are US Census Bureau American Community Survey 2023 5-year estimates for the ZIP code areas we cover in Pueblo, so they may include neighboring communities that share those ZIP codes.
Need a plumber in Pueblo?
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