Kendall County · Oswego, IL
Plumbers in Oswego, IL
Oswego is in Kendall County, Illinois. About 42,000 people live in the ZIP code we cover here, in roughly 14,000 homes, 72% of them single-family detached houses. The biggest share of the housing was built in 2000 or later (47%), and that age decides most of what goes wrong with the plumbing.
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- 1 ZIP codes covered
ZIP codes we cover in Oswego
60543
Oswego homes and their plumbing
Here is how Oswego's homes break down by year built, based on Census estimates for the covered ZIP codes: before 1940 4%, 1940–1959 3%, 1960–1979 12%, 1980–1999 33%, 2000 or later 47%. 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 Aurora, Plainfield, Naperville are covered too.
| Year built | Share of homes |
|---|---|
| Before 1940 | 4% |
| 1940–1959 | 3% |
| 1960–1979 | 12% |
| 1980–1999 | 33% |
| 2000 or later | 47% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
- Residents in covered ZIPs
- 41,723
- Housing units
- 14,327
- Single-family detached
- 72%
- Owner-occupied
- 86%
- Heated with utility gas
- 90%
- Heated with electricity
- 8%
What goes wrong in Oswego homes
Natural gas in most homes
90% 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.
Newer homes on their first water heater
47% 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.
1980s and 90s construction and polybutylene
33% 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
20% 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.
Common calls in Oswego
- Gas Line Repair
- Water Heater Replacement
- Polybutylene Pipe Replacement
- Frozen & Burst Pipe Repair
- Water Softener Installation
- Drain Cleaning
- Main Water Line Repair
- Sewer Line Repair
Also available in Oswego: emergency plumbing and every plumbing service.
Oswego at a glance
- County
- Kendall County
- Nearest city pages
- Aurora, Plainfield, Naperville
- ZIP codes
- 60543
Oswego plumbing FAQ
How old are the homes in Oswego?
In the ZIP codes we cover around Oswego, Census estimates put 7% of homes as built before 1960, 12% from 1960 to 1979, 33% from 1980 to 1999 and 47% in 2000 or later. The largest group is 2000 or later (47%).
Who licenses plumbers in Oswego, IL?
The Illinois Department of Public Health licenses plumbers and plumbing contractors must register; Chicago adds its own requirements.
Are water heaters in Oswego usually gas or electric?
Census data for the area show 90% of homes heating with utility gas, 8% 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 Oswego homeowners
Nearby areas
Also covered nearby: Montgomery (3 mi), Eola (6 mi), Yorkville (6 mi), Fox Valley (6 mi), North Aurora (9 mi), Sugar Grove (9 mi), Plano (10 mi), Batavia (11 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 Oswego, so they may include neighboring communities that share those ZIP codes.
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