Saratoga County · Clifton Park, NY
Plumbers in Clifton Park, NY
Clifton Park is in Saratoga County, New York. About 45,000 people live in the ZIP code we cover here, in roughly 20,000 homes, 58% of them single-family detached houses. The biggest share of the housing was built between 1980 and 1999 (40%), 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 Clifton Park
12065
Clifton Park homes and their plumbing
Here is how Clifton Park's homes break down by year built, based on Census estimates for the covered ZIP codes: before 1940 2%, 1940–1959 5%, 1960–1979 29%, 1980–1999 40%, 2000 or later 24%. 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 Schenectady, Troy are covered too.
| Year built | Share of homes |
|---|---|
| Before 1940 | 2% |
| 1940–1959 | 5% |
| 1960–1979 | 29% |
| 1980–1999 | 40% |
| 2000 or later | 24% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
- Residents in covered ZIPs
- 44,726
- Housing units
- 19,506
- Single-family detached
- 58%
- Owner-occupied
- 71%
- Heated with utility gas
- 74%
- Heated with electricity
- 16%
- Heated with fuel oil
- 5%
- Heated with propane
- 4%
What goes wrong in Clifton Park homes
1980s and 90s construction and polybutylene
40% 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.
Natural gas in most homes
74% 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
36% of homes here were built before 1980, when pipes were more often run through exterior walls and uninsulated crawl spaces. In a long New York winter those are the lines that freeze and split. See frozen and burst pipe repair.
1960s and 70s homes reaching end of life
29% 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.
Common calls in Clifton Park
- Polybutylene Pipe Replacement in Clifton Park, NY
- Gas Line Repair
- Frozen & Burst Pipe Repair
- Sewer Camera Inspection
- Water Heater Replacement
- Drain Cleaning
- Main Water Line Repair
- Sewer Line Repair
Also available in Clifton Park: emergency plumbing and every plumbing service.
Clifton Park at a glance
- County
- Saratoga County
- Nearest city pages
- Schenectady, Troy
- ZIP codes
- 12065
Clifton Park plumbing FAQ
How old are the homes in Clifton Park?
In the ZIP codes we cover around Clifton Park, Census estimates put 7% of homes as built before 1960, 29% from 1960 to 1979, 40% from 1980 to 1999 and 24% in 2000 or later. The largest group is 1980–1999 (40%).
Who licenses plumbers in Clifton Park, NY?
New York has no statewide plumbing license; New York City and other municipalities license plumbers locally.
Are water heaters in Clifton Park usually gas or electric?
Census data for the area show 74% of homes heating with utility gas, 16% with electricity, 5% with fuel oil 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 Clifton Park homeowners
Nearby areas
Also covered nearby: Ballston Lake (0 mi), Round Lake (2 mi), Mechanicville (6 mi), Alplaus (7 mi), Ballston Spa (7 mi), Cohoes (11 mi), Saratoga Springs (11 mi), Latham (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 Clifton Park, so they may include neighboring communities that share those ZIP codes.
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