Kane County · Aurora, IL
Plumbers in Aurora, IL
Aurora is in Kane County, Illinois. About 187,000 people live in the 10 ZIP codes we cover here, in roughly 66,000 homes, 59% of them single-family detached houses. The biggest share of the housing was built between 1980 and 1999 (31%), and that age decides most of what goes wrong with the plumbing.
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- 10 ZIP codes covered
ZIP codes we cover in Aurora
60502, 60503, 60504, 60505, 60506, 60507, 60568, 60569, 60572, 60598
Aurora homes and their plumbing
Here is how Aurora's homes break down by year built, based on Census estimates for the covered ZIP codes: before 1940 14%, 1940–1959 13%, 1960–1979 20%, 1980–1999 31%, 2000 or later 23%. 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 Naperville are covered too.
| Year built | Share of homes |
|---|---|
| Before 1940 | 14% |
| 1940–1959 | 13% |
| 1960–1979 | 20% |
| 1980–1999 | 31% |
| 2000 or later | 23% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
- Residents in covered ZIPs
- 187,044
- Housing units
- 65,776
- Single-family detached
- 59%
- Owner-occupied
- 67%
- Heated with utility gas
- 83%
- Heated with electricity
- 15%
What goes wrong in Aurora homes
Natural gas in most homes
83% 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
47% of homes here were built before 1980, when pipes were more often run through exterior walls and uninsulated crawl spaces. In a long Illinois winter those are the lines that freeze and split. See frozen and burst pipe repair.
Pre-1960 homes: galvanized pipe and cast iron
27% of homes in Aurora's covered ZIP codes were built before 1960, 14% 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.
Common calls in Aurora
- Gas Line Repair
- Polybutylene Pipe Replacement
- Frozen & Burst Pipe Repair
- Whole-House Repiping
- Water Softener Installation
- Water Heater Replacement
- Drain Cleaning
- Main Water Line Repair
Also available in Aurora: emergency plumbing and every plumbing service.
Aurora at a glance
- County
- Kane County
- Nearest city pages
- Naperville
- ZIP codes
- 60502, 60503, 60504, 60505, 60506, 60507, 60568, 60569, 60572, 60598
Aurora plumbing FAQ
How old are the homes in Aurora?
In the ZIP codes we cover around Aurora, Census estimates put 27% of homes as built before 1960, 20% from 1960 to 1979, 31% from 1980 to 1999 and 23% in 2000 or later. The largest group is 1980–1999 (31%).
Who licenses plumbers in Aurora, IL?
The Illinois Department of Public Health licenses plumbers and plumbing contractors must register; Chicago adds its own requirements.
Are water heaters in Aurora usually gas or electric?
Census data for the area show 83% of homes heating with utility gas, 15% with electricity. 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 Aurora homeowners
Nearby areas
Also covered nearby: Eola (0 mi), Fox Valley (0 mi), North Aurora (4 mi), Montgomery (5 mi), Batavia (6 mi), Mooseheart (6 mi), Oswego (6 mi), Warrenville (7 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 Aurora, so they may include neighboring communities that share those ZIP codes.
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