Hennepin County · Hopkins, MN
Plumbers in Hopkins, MN
Hopkins is in Hennepin County, Minnesota. About 48,000 people live in the 2 ZIP codes we cover here, in roughly 25,000 homes, 35% of them single-family detached houses. The biggest share of the housing was built between 1980 and 1999 (33%), and that age decides most of what goes wrong with the plumbing.
- Same-day service when a plumber is available
- 2 ZIP codes covered
ZIP codes we cover in Hopkins
55305, 55343
Hopkins homes and their plumbing
Here is how Hopkins's homes break down by year built, based on Census estimates for the covered ZIP codes: before 1940 5%, 1940–1959 19%, 1960–1979 28%, 1980–1999 33%, 2000 or later 15%. 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 Eden Prairie, Minneapolis, Shakopee are covered too.
| Year built | Share of homes |
|---|---|
| Before 1940 | 5% |
| 1940–1959 | 19% |
| 1960–1979 | 28% |
| 1980–1999 | 33% |
| 2000 or later | 15% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
- Residents in covered ZIPs
- 47,756
- Housing units
- 24,574
- Single-family detached
- 35%
- Owner-occupied
- 52%
- Heated with utility gas
- 70%
- Heated with electricity
- 24%
What goes wrong in Hopkins homes
Natural gas in most homes
70% 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
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
52% 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.
Apartments, condos and attached homes
Only 35% of homes here are single-family detached houses. In attached buildings a leak or clog often involves a shared stack or a neighbor's unit, so it's worth knowing which lines are yours and which belong to the building or HOA, and where your unit's own shutoff is.
Common calls in Hopkins
- Gas Line Repair in Hopkins, MN
- Polybutylene Pipe Replacement
- Frozen & Burst Pipe Repair
- Drain Cleaning
- Water Softener Installation
- Water Heater Replacement
- Main Water Line Repair
- Sewer Line Repair
Also available in Hopkins: emergency plumbing and every plumbing service.
Hopkins at a glance
- County
- Hennepin County
- Nearest city pages
- Eden Prairie, Minneapolis, Shakopee
- ZIP codes
- 55305, 55343
Hopkins plumbing FAQ
How old are the homes in Hopkins?
In the ZIP codes we cover around Hopkins, Census estimates put 24% of homes as built before 1960, 28% from 1960 to 1979, 33% from 1980 to 1999 and 15% in 2000 or later. The largest group is 1980–1999 (33%).
Who licenses plumbers in Hopkins, MN?
The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry licenses plumbers and contractors and issues permits in many areas.
Are water heaters in Hopkins usually gas or electric?
Census data for the area show 70% of homes heating with utility gas, 24% 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 Hopkins homeowners
Nearby areas
Also covered nearby: Minnetonka (3 mi), Wayzata (6 mi), Excelsior (8 mi), Chanhassen (9 mi), Orono (9 mi), Crystal Bay (9 mi), Long Lake (9 mi), Spring Park (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 Hopkins, so they may include neighboring communities that share those ZIP codes.
Need a plumber in Hopkins?
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