Franklin County · Frankfort, KY
Plumbers in Frankfort, KY
Frankfort is in Franklin County, Kentucky. About 52,000 people live in the 2 ZIP codes we cover here, in roughly 24,000 homes, 66% of them single-family detached houses. The biggest share of the housing was built between 1960 and 1979 (30%), and that age decides most of what goes wrong with the plumbing.
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- 2 ZIP codes covered
ZIP codes we cover in Frankfort
40601, 40604
Frankfort homes and their plumbing
Here is how Frankfort's homes break down by year built, based on Census estimates for the covered ZIP codes: before 1940 10%, 1940–1959 15%, 1960–1979 30%, 1980–1999 29%, 2000 or later 17%. 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 Georgetown are covered too.
| Year built | Share of homes |
|---|---|
| Before 1940 | 10% |
| 1940–1959 | 15% |
| 1960–1979 | 30% |
| 1980–1999 | 29% |
| 2000 or later | 17% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
- Residents in covered ZIPs
- 51,627
- Housing units
- 24,224
- Single-family detached
- 66%
- Owner-occupied
- 65%
- Heated with utility gas
- 40%
- Heated with electricity
- 53%
- Heated with propane
- 5%
What goes wrong in Frankfort homes
1960s and 70s homes reaching end of life
30% of the housing here dates from 1960 to 1979. Original copper supply lines in those homes are now 45 to 65 years old, and cast iron drains of that age scale up inside and crack. Seized shutoff valves, pinhole leaks and recurring main-line clogs are common calls. A camera inspection shows the condition of the sewer line before anyone digs.
1980s and 90s construction and polybutylene
29% 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.
Winter freezes
54% of homes here were built before 1980, when pipes were more often run through exterior walls and uninsulated crawl spaces. In a cold Kentucky winter those are the lines that freeze and split. See frozen and burst pipe repair.
Hard water
Kentucky water is generally hard. With 53% of homes here on electric heat, scale on electric water heater elements is a frequent failure. See water softener installation.
Common calls in Frankfort
- Sewer Camera Inspection
- Polybutylene Pipe Replacement
- Frozen & Burst Pipe Repair in Frankfort, KY
- Water Softener Installation
- Water Heater Replacement
- Drain Cleaning
- Main Water Line Repair
- Sewer Line Repair
Also available in Frankfort: emergency plumbing and every plumbing service.
Frankfort at a glance
- County
- Franklin County
- Nearest city pages
- Georgetown
- ZIP codes
- 40601, 40604
Frankfort plumbing FAQ
How old are the homes in Frankfort?
In the ZIP codes we cover around Frankfort, Census estimates put 24% of homes as built before 1960, 30% from 1960 to 1979, 29% from 1980 to 1999 and 17% in 2000 or later. The largest group is 1960–1979 (30%).
Who licenses plumbers in Frankfort, KY?
Kentucky's Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction, Division of Plumbing, licenses plumbers and inspects plumbing work.
Are water heaters in Frankfort usually gas or electric?
Census data for the area show 40% of homes heating with utility gas, 53% with electricity and 5% with propane. Water heaters often use the same fuel as the home's heat, so electricity is the most common here, but check the label on your tank before you shop for a replacement.
Guides for Frankfort homeowners
Nearby areas
Also covered nearby: Lawrenceburg (11 mi), Midway (11 mi), Stamping Ground (11 mi), Versailles (12 mi), Pleasureville (17 mi), Salvisa (19 mi), Shelbyville (20 mi), Eminence (21 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 Frankfort, so they may include neighboring communities that share those ZIP codes.
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