Bonneville County · Idaho Falls, ID
Plumbers in Idaho Falls, ID
Idaho Falls is in Bonneville County, Idaho. About 123,000 people live in the 5 ZIP codes we cover here, in roughly 44,000 homes, 71% of them single-family detached houses. The biggest share of the housing was built in 2000 or later (33%), and that age decides most of what goes wrong with the plumbing.
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- 5 ZIP codes covered
ZIP codes we cover in Idaho Falls
83401, 83402, 83404, 83406, 83415
Idaho Falls homes and their plumbing
Here is how Idaho Falls's homes break down by year built, based on Census estimates for the covered ZIP codes: before 1940 7%, 1940–1959 14%, 1960–1979 25%, 1980–1999 22%, 2000 or later 33%. Most homes are old enough that original pipe, valves and water heaters are wearing out, but young enough that full repipes are a case-by-case call.
| Year built | Share of homes |
|---|---|
| Before 1940 | 7% |
| 1940–1959 | 14% |
| 1960–1979 | 25% |
| 1980–1999 | 22% |
| 2000 or later | 33% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
- Residents in covered ZIPs
- 122,947
- Housing units
- 44,452
- Single-family detached
- 71%
- Owner-occupied
- 71%
- Heated with utility gas
- 56%
- Heated with electricity
- 39%
- Heated with propane
- 4%
What goes wrong in Idaho Falls homes
Long, hard winters
46% 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 calls in Idaho Falls
- Frozen & Burst Pipe Repair
- Gas Line Repair
- Water Softener Installation
- Water Heater Replacement
- Drain Cleaning
- Main Water Line Repair
- Sewer Line Repair
Also available in Idaho Falls: emergency plumbing and every plumbing service.
Idaho Falls at a glance
- County
- Bonneville County
- ZIP codes
- 83401, 83402, 83404, 83406, 83415
Idaho Falls plumbing FAQ
How old are the homes in Idaho Falls?
In the ZIP codes we cover around Idaho Falls, Census estimates put 21% of homes as built before 1960, 25% from 1960 to 1979, 22% from 1980 to 1999 and 33% in 2000 or later. The largest group is 2000 or later (33%).
Who licenses plumbers in Idaho Falls, ID?
Idaho's Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses issues plumbing licenses and permits through its Plumbing Board.
Are water heaters in Idaho Falls usually gas or electric?
Census data for the area show 56% of homes heating with utility gas, 39% 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 Idaho Falls homeowners
Nearby areas
Also covered nearby: Iona (6 mi), Shelley (9 mi), Lewisville (14 mi), Rigby (14 mi), Firth (15 mi), Menan (16 mi), Ririe (17 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 Idaho Falls, so they may include neighboring communities that share those ZIP codes.
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