Nevada · 10 covered places · 10 ZIP codes
Plumbers in Elko County, NV
We cover 10 cities and towns in Elko County, Nevada, across 10 ZIP codes, including Elko, Spring Creek, West Wendover. About 53,000 people live in those ZIP codes. Most homes date from 1980 to 1999, old enough that original water heaters, valves and drains are wearing out.
| Year built | Share of homes |
|---|---|
| Before 1940 | 6% |
| 1940–1959 | 5% |
| 1960–1979 | 16% |
| 1980–1999 | 47% |
| 2000 or later | 26% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
| Place | Residents in covered ZIPs | Built before 1960 |
|---|---|---|
| Elko | 26,070 | 17% |
| Spring Creek | 15,707 | 1% |
| West Wendover | 4,649 | 1% |
| Carlin | 2,071 | 27% |
| Wells | 1,481 | 21% |
| Jackpot | 1,429 | 4% |
| Owyhee | 1,006 | 8% |
| Lamoille | 321 | 38% |
| Montello | 114 | 0% |
| Mountain City | 26 | 0% |
What goes wrong in Elko County homes
1980s and 90s construction and polybutylene
47% 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.
Very hard water
Nevada water is generally very hard. With 37% 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.
Propane service
15% of homes here use bottled or tank propane for heat, typical of areas beyond the gas mains. Propane water heaters, ranges and generators need correctly sized lines and fittings rated for LP. See gas appliance hookups.
Common plumbing work in Elko County
Other covered towns in Elko County
- Carlin (1 ZIP)
- Elko (1 ZIP)
- Jackpot (1 ZIP)
- Lamoille (1 ZIP)
- Montello (1 ZIP)
- Mountain City (1 ZIP)
- Owyhee (1 ZIP)
- Spring Creek (1 ZIP)
- Wells (1 ZIP)
- West Wendover (1 ZIP)
Elko County plumbing FAQ
Which towns in Elko County do you cover?
10 places: Carlin, Elko, Jackpot, Lamoille, Montello, Mountain City, Owyhee, Spring Creek, Wells, West Wendover. Enter your ZIP code to confirm coverage for your street.
How old are homes in Elko County?
Across the covered ZIP codes, Census estimates put 11% of homes as built before 1960, 16% from 1960 to 1979, 47% from 1980 to 1999 and 26% in 2000 or later.
Who licenses plumbers in Elko County, NV?
The Nevada State Contractors Board licenses plumbing contractors, and its website lists license status.
Housing and heating figures are US Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year estimates for the ZIP code areas we cover in Elko County, combined across places and weighted by housing units. Some ZIP codes extend into neighboring counties.
Need a plumber in Elko County?
Same-day service when a plumber is available. One call connects you with a licensed plumber who serves your ZIP.