Idaho · 3 covered places · 7 ZIP codes
Plumbers in Bonneville County, ID
We cover 3 cities and towns in Bonneville County, Idaho, across 7 ZIP codes, including Idaho Falls, Iona, Swan Valley. About 126,000 people live in those ZIP codes. Most homes date from 1960 to 1979, old enough that original water heaters, valves and drains are wearing out.
| Year built | Share of homes |
|---|---|
| Before 1940 | 7% |
| 1940–1959 | 13% |
| 1960–1979 | 25% |
| 1980–1999 | 21% |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Idaho Falls | 122,947 | 21% |
| Iona | 2,819 | 9% |
| Swan Valley | 253 | 22% |
What goes wrong in Bonneville County homes
Long, hard winters
45% of homes here were built before 1980, when pipes were more often run through exterior walls and uninsulated crawl spaces. In a long Idaho winter those are the lines that freeze and split. See frozen and burst pipe repair.
Natural gas in most homes
56% 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.
Hard water
Idaho water is generally hard. With 56% of homes here on gas, scale settles as sediment in gas water heater tanks, which then rumble and wear out early. See water softener installation.
Common plumbing work in Bonneville County
City pages in Bonneville County
Other covered towns in Bonneville County
- Iona (1 ZIP)
- Swan Valley (1 ZIP)
Bonneville County plumbing FAQ
Which towns in Bonneville County do you cover?
3 places: Idaho Falls, Iona, Swan Valley. Enter your ZIP code to confirm coverage for your street.
How old are homes in Bonneville County?
Across the covered ZIP codes, Census estimates put 21% of homes as built before 1960, 25% from 1960 to 1979, 21% from 1980 to 1999 and 33% in 2000 or later.
Who licenses plumbers in Bonneville County, ID?
Idaho's Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses issues plumbing licenses and permits through its Plumbing Board.
Housing and heating figures are US Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year estimates for the ZIP code areas we cover in Bonneville County, combined across places and weighted by housing units. Some ZIP codes extend into neighboring counties.
Need a plumber in Bonneville County?
Same-day service when a plumber is available. One call connects you with a licensed plumber who serves your ZIP.