Yellowstone County · Billings, MT
Plumbers in Billings, MT
Billings is in Yellowstone County, Montana. About 145,000 people live in the 5 ZIP codes we cover here, in roughly 64,000 homes, 64% of them single-family detached houses. The biggest share of the housing was built in 2000 or later (27%), and that age decides most of what goes wrong with the plumbing.
- Same-day service when a plumber is available
- 5 ZIP codes covered
ZIP codes we cover in Billings
59101, 59102, 59103, 59105, 59106
Billings homes and their plumbing
Here is how Billings's homes break down by year built, based on Census estimates for the covered ZIP codes: before 1940 7%, 1940–1959 17%, 1960–1979 26%, 1980–1999 24%, 2000 or later 27%. 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.
| Year built | Share of homes |
|---|---|
| Before 1940 | 7% |
| 1940–1959 | 17% |
| 1960–1979 | 26% |
| 1980–1999 | 24% |
| 2000 or later | 27% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
- Residents in covered ZIPs
- 145,092
- Housing units
- 63,932
- Single-family detached
- 64%
- Owner-occupied
- 68%
- Heated with utility gas
- 72%
- Heated with electricity
- 22%
- Heated with propane
- 4%
What goes wrong in Billings homes
Natural gas in most homes
72% 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
49% of homes here were built before 1980, when pipes were more often run through exterior walls and uninsulated crawl spaces. In a long Montana winter those are the lines that freeze and split. See frozen and burst pipe repair.
Hard water
Montana water is generally hard. With 72% of homes here on gas, scale settles as sediment in gas water heater tanks, which then rumble and wear out early. See water softener installation.
Common calls in Billings
- Gas Line Repair
- Frozen & Burst Pipe Repair
- Water Softener Installation
- Water Heater Replacement
- Drain Cleaning
- Main Water Line Repair
- Sewer Line Repair
Also available in Billings: emergency plumbing and every plumbing service.
Billings at a glance
- County
- Yellowstone County
- ZIP codes
- 59101, 59102, 59103, 59105, 59106
Billings plumbing FAQ
How old are the homes in Billings?
In the ZIP codes we cover around Billings, Census estimates put 23% of homes as built before 1960, 26% from 1960 to 1979, 24% from 1980 to 1999 and 27% in 2000 or later. The largest group is 2000 or later (27%).
Who licenses plumbers in Billings, MT?
The Montana State Board of Plumbers licenses plumbers statewide.
Are water heaters in Billings usually gas or electric?
Census data for the area show 72% of homes heating with utility gas, 22% with electricity and 4% 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 Billings homeowners
Nearby areas
Also covered nearby: Acton (11 mi), Laurel (13 mi), Huntley (14 mi), Shepherd (15 mi), Park City (21 mi), Worden (22 mi), Ballantine (23 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 Billings, so they may include neighboring communities that share those ZIP codes.
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