Champaign County · Champaign, IL
Plumbers in Champaign, IL
Champaign is in Champaign County, Illinois. About 96,000 people live in the 3 ZIP codes we cover here, in roughly 44,000 homes, 46% of them single-family detached houses. The biggest share of the housing was built in 2000 or later (31%), and that age decides most of what goes wrong with the plumbing.
- Same-day service when a plumber is available
- 3 ZIP codes covered
ZIP codes we cover in Champaign
61820, 61821, 61822
Champaign homes and their plumbing
Here is how Champaign's homes break down by year built, based on Census estimates for the covered ZIP codes: before 1940 11%, 1940–1959 11%, 1960–1979 22%, 1980–1999 25%, 2000 or later 31%. 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. Neighboring areas such as Urbana are covered too.
| Year built | Share of homes |
|---|---|
| Before 1940 | 11% |
| 1940–1959 | 11% |
| 1960–1979 | 22% |
| 1980–1999 | 25% |
| 2000 or later | 31% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
- Residents in covered ZIPs
- 95,565
- Housing units
- 44,346
- Single-family detached
- 46%
- Owner-occupied
- 47%
- Heated with utility gas
- 54%
- Heated with electricity
- 43%
What goes wrong in Champaign homes
Long, hard winters
44% 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.
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.
Hard water
Illinois water is generally hard. With 43% of homes here on electric heat, scale on electric water heater elements is a frequent failure. See water softener installation.
Common calls in Champaign
- Frozen & Burst Pipe Repair
- Gas Line Repair
- Water Softener Installation in Champaign, IL
- Water Heater Replacement
- Drain Cleaning
- Main Water Line Repair
- Sewer Line Repair
Also available in Champaign: emergency plumbing and every plumbing service.
Champaign at a glance
- County
- Champaign County
- Nearest city pages
- Urbana
- ZIP codes
- 61820, 61821, 61822
Champaign plumbing FAQ
How old are the homes in Champaign?
In the ZIP codes we cover around Champaign, Census estimates put 22% of homes as built before 1960, 22% from 1960 to 1979, 25% from 1980 to 1999 and 31% in 2000 or later. The largest group is 2000 or later (31%).
Who licenses plumbers in Champaign, IL?
The Illinois Department of Public Health licenses plumbers and plumbing contractors must register; Chicago adds its own requirements.
Are water heaters in Champaign usually gas or electric?
Census data for the area show 54% of homes heating with utility gas, 43% 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.
I rent in Champaign. Who pays for plumbing repairs?
About 53% 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 Illinois landlord-tenant law set the details.
Guides for Champaign homeowners
Nearby areas
Also covered nearby: Savoy (4 mi), Mahomet (8 mi), Fisher (14 mi), Rantoul (14 mi), Ogden (17 mi), Ludlow (20 mi), Bellflower (21 mi), Farmer City (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 Champaign, so they may include neighboring communities that share those ZIP codes.
Need a plumber in Champaign?
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