Oneida County · Utica, NY

Plumbers in Utica, NY

Utica is in Oneida County, New York. About 73,000 people live in the 6 ZIP codes we cover here, in roughly 32,000 homes, 48% of them single-family detached houses. The biggest share of the housing was built before 1940 (45%), and that age decides most of what goes wrong with the plumbing.

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6 ZIP codes covered

ZIP codes we cover in Utica

13501, 13502, 13503, 13504, 13505, 13599

Utica homes and their plumbing

Here is how Utica's homes break down by year built, based on Census estimates for the covered ZIP codes: before 1940 45%, 1940–1959 24%, 1960–1979 17%, 1980–1999 9%, 2000 or later 5%. With that many older homes, original galvanized supply pipe and cast iron or clay drains are still common, so leaks, rust and root intrusion come up often.

When Utica homes were built

Year built	Share of homes
Before 1940	45%
1940–1959	24%
1960–1979	17%
1980–1999	9%
2000 or later	5%

Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.

Residents in covered ZIPs: 73,476
Housing units: 32,408
Single-family detached: 48%
Owner-occupied: 55%
Heated with utility gas: 73%
Heated with electricity: 17%
Heated with fuel oil: 4%
Heated with propane: 4%

What goes wrong in Utica homes

Pre-1960 homes: galvanized pipe and cast iron

69% of homes in Utica's covered ZIP codes were built before 1960, 45% of them before 1940. Houses that old often still have galvanized steel supply lines that rust closed from the inside, and cast iron or clay sewer pipe that cracks and lets roots in. Weak pressure at upstairs fixtures, brown water after a shutoff and slow drains are the usual clues. Typical fixes are whole-house repiping and a sewer camera inspection.

Natural gas in most homes

73% 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

86% 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.

Common calls in Utica

Freeze & Flood Protection in Utica, NY

Also available in Utica: emergency plumbing and every plumbing service.

Utica at a glance

County: Oneida County
ZIP codes: 13501, 13502, 13503, 13504, 13505, 13599

Utica plumbing FAQ

How old are the homes in Utica?

In the ZIP codes we cover around Utica, Census estimates put 69% of homes as built before 1960, 17% from 1960 to 1979, 9% from 1980 to 1999 and 5% in 2000 or later. The largest group is before 1940 (45%).

Who licenses plumbers in Utica, NY?

New York has no statewide plumbing license; New York City and other municipalities license plumbers locally.

Are water heaters in Utica usually gas or electric?

Census data for the area show 73% of homes heating with utility gas, 17% with electricity, 4% 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 Utica homeowners

Nearby areas

All of Oneida County All of New York

Also covered nearby: New York Mills (3 mi), Yorkville (3 mi), Marcy (4 mi), New Hartford (4 mi), Washington Mills (4 mi), Whitesboro (4 mi), Chadwicks (5 mi), Oriskany (7 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 Utica, so they may include neighboring communities that share those ZIP codes.

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