Sherburne County · Elk River, MN
Plumbers in Elk River, MN
Elk River is in Sherburne County, Minnesota. About 45,000 people live in the ZIP code we cover here, in roughly 17,000 homes, 73% 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 Elk River
55330
Elk River homes and their plumbing
Here is how Elk River's homes break down by year built, based on Census estimates for the covered ZIP codes: before 1940 2%, 1940–1959 3%, 1960–1979 20%, 1980–1999 28%, 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 Anoka, Andover are covered too.
| Year built | Share of homes |
|---|---|
| Before 1940 | 2% |
| 1940–1959 | 3% |
| 1960–1979 | 20% |
| 1980–1999 | 28% |
| 2000 or later | 47% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
- Residents in covered ZIPs
- 45,080
- Housing units
- 16,796
- Single-family detached
- 73%
- Owner-occupied
- 84%
- Heated with utility gas
- 77%
- Heated with electricity
- 13%
- Heated with propane
- 7%
What goes wrong in Elk River homes
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.
Natural gas in most homes
77% 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.
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 Minnesota winter those are the lines that freeze and split. See frozen and burst pipe repair.
1980s and 90s construction and polybutylene
28% 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.
Common calls in Elk River
- Water Heater Replacement
- Gas Line Repair
- Frozen & Burst Pipe Repair
- Polybutylene Pipe Replacement
- Water Softener Installation
- Drain Cleaning
- Main Water Line Repair
- Sewer Line Repair
Also available in Elk River: emergency plumbing and every plumbing service.
Elk River at a glance
- County
- Sherburne County
- Nearest city pages
- Anoka, Andover
- ZIP codes
- 55330
Elk River plumbing FAQ
How old are the homes in Elk River?
In the ZIP codes we cover around Elk River, Census estimates put 5% of homes as built before 1960, 20% from 1960 to 1979, 28% from 1980 to 1999 and 47% in 2000 or later. The largest group is 2000 or later (47%).
Who licenses plumbers in Elk River, MN?
The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry licenses plumbers and contractors and issues permits in many areas.
Are water heaters in Elk River usually gas or electric?
Census data for the area show 77% of homes heating with utility gas, 13% with electricity and 7% 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.
Guides for Elk River homeowners
Nearby areas
Also covered nearby: Albertville (8 mi), Zimmerman (8 mi), Big Lake (9 mi), Saint Francis (10 mi), Rogers (10 mi), Dayton (11 mi), Saint Michael (11 mi), Monticello (12 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 Elk River, so they may include neighboring communities that share those ZIP codes.
Need a plumber in Elk River?
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