Madison County · Rexburg, ID
Plumbers in Rexburg, ID
Rexburg is in Madison County, Idaho. About 51,000 people live in the 2 ZIP codes we cover here, in roughly 14,000 homes, 35% of them single-family detached houses. The biggest share of the housing was built in 2000 or later (55%), and that age decides most of what goes wrong with the plumbing.
- Same-day service when a plumber is available
- 2 ZIP codes covered
ZIP codes we cover in Rexburg
83440, 83460
Rexburg homes and their plumbing
Here is how Rexburg's homes break down by year built, based on Census estimates for the covered ZIP codes: before 1940 3%, 1940–1959 5%, 1960–1979 18%, 1980–1999 19%, 2000 or later 55%. With so much newer construction, the plumbing itself is usually sound, and most calls are about water heaters, fixtures, pressure and clogs. Neighboring areas such as Idaho Falls are covered too.
| Year built | Share of homes |
|---|---|
| Before 1940 | 3% |
| 1940–1959 | 5% |
| 1960–1979 | 18% |
| 1980–1999 | 19% |
| 2000 or later | 55% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
- Residents in covered ZIPs
- 50,704
- Housing units
- 13,845
- Single-family detached
- 35%
- Owner-occupied
- 38%
- Heated with utility gas
- 54%
- Heated with electricity
- 35%
- Heated with propane
- 6%
What goes wrong in Rexburg homes
Newer homes on their first water heater
55% of homes here were built in 2000 or later. Those houses usually have PEX or CPVC supply lines in good shape, so the work is on equipment: original tank water heaters past their 8 to 12 year service life, expansion tanks, pressure regulators and fixtures. See water heater replacement.
Long, hard winters
26% 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
54% 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.
Apartments, condos and attached homes
Only 35% of homes here are single-family detached houses. In attached buildings a leak or clog often involves a shared stack or a neighbor's unit, so it's worth knowing which lines are yours and which belong to the building or HOA, and where your unit's own shutoff is.
Common calls in Rexburg
- Water Heater Replacement
- Frozen & Burst Pipe Repair
- Gas Line Repair
- Drain Cleaning
- Water Softener Installation in Rexburg, ID
- Main Water Line Repair
- Sewer Line Repair
Also available in Rexburg: emergency plumbing and every plumbing service.
Rexburg at a glance
- County
- Madison County
- Nearest city pages
- Idaho Falls
- ZIP codes
- 83440, 83460
Rexburg plumbing FAQ
How old are the homes in Rexburg?
In the ZIP codes we cover around Rexburg, Census estimates put 8% of homes as built before 1960, 18% from 1960 to 1979, 19% from 1980 to 1999 and 55% in 2000 or later. The largest group is 2000 or later (55%).
Who licenses plumbers in Rexburg, ID?
Idaho's Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses issues plumbing licenses and permits through its Plumbing Board.
Are water heaters in Rexburg usually gas or electric?
Census data for the area show 54% of homes heating with utility gas, 35% with electricity and 6% 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.
I rent in Rexburg. Who pays for plumbing repairs?
About 62% of homes here are renter-occupied. In most cases the landlord is responsible for the building's plumbing, and tenants should report leaks right away and in writing. Damage a tenant causes, like a clog from something flushed, may be billed back. Your lease and Idaho landlord-tenant law set the details.
Guides for Rexburg homeowners
Nearby areas
Also covered nearby: Sugar City (4 mi), Saint Anthony (11 mi), Menan (12 mi), Rigby (12 mi), Ririe (13 mi), Lewisville (14 mi), Iona (22 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 Rexburg, so they may include neighboring communities that share those ZIP codes.
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