Ohio · 19 covered places · 21 ZIP codes
Plumbers in Licking County, OH
We cover 19 cities and towns in Licking County, Ohio, across 21 ZIP codes, including Newark, Pataskala, Heath. About 165,000 people live in those ZIP codes. 30% of the homes were built before 1960, so galvanized pipe and old cast iron drains are common.
| Year built | Share of homes |
|---|---|
| Before 1940 | 18% |
| 1940–1959 | 12% |
| 1960–1979 | 25% |
| 1980–1999 | 24% |
| 2000 or later | 22% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
| Place | Residents in covered ZIPs | Built before 1960 |
|---|---|---|
| Newark | 62,697 | 44% |
| Pataskala | 31,822 | 12% |
| Heath | 17,485 | 15% |
| Granville | 15,772 | 21% |
| Johnstown | 13,900 | 17% |
| Hebron | 5,500 | 28% |
| Utica | 5,309 | 42% |
| Alexandria | 2,639 | 32% |
| Saint Louisville | 2,424 | 33% |
| Buckeye Lake | 2,419 | 41% |
What goes wrong in Licking County homes
Natural gas in most homes
65% 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
54% of homes here were built before 1980, when pipes were more often run through exterior walls and uninsulated crawl spaces. In a long Ohio winter those are the lines that freeze and split. See frozen and burst pipe repair.
Pre-1960 homes: galvanized pipe and cast iron
30% of homes in Licking County's covered ZIP codes were built before 1960, 18% 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.
Hard water
Ohio water is generally hard. With 65% 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 plumbing work in Licking County
Other covered towns in Licking County
- Alexandria (1 ZIP)
- Brownsville (1 ZIP)
- Buckeye Lake (1 ZIP)
- Croton (1 ZIP)
- Etna (1 ZIP)
- Granville (1 ZIP)
- Gratiot (1 ZIP)
- Hartford (1 ZIP)
- Heath (1 ZIP)
- Hebron (1 ZIP)
- Jacksontown (1 ZIP)
- Johnstown (1 ZIP)
- Kirkersville (1 ZIP)
- Mount Perry (1 ZIP)
- Newark (3 ZIPs)
- Pataskala (1 ZIP)
- Saint Louisville (1 ZIP)
- Summit Station (1 ZIP)
- Utica (1 ZIP)
Licking County plumbing FAQ
Which towns in Licking County do you cover?
19 places: Alexandria, Brownsville, Buckeye Lake, Croton, Etna, Granville, Gratiot, Hartford, Heath, Hebron, Jacksontown, Johnstown, Kirkersville, Mount Perry, Newark, Pataskala, Saint Louisville, Summit Station, Utica. Enter your ZIP code to confirm coverage for your street.
How old are homes in Licking County?
Across the covered ZIP codes, Census estimates put 30% of homes as built before 1960, 25% from 1960 to 1979, 24% from 1980 to 1999 and 22% in 2000 or later.
Who licenses plumbers in Licking County, OH?
The Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board (OCILB) licenses plumbing contractors; many cities also register them.
Housing and heating figures are US Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year estimates for the ZIP code areas we cover in Licking County, combined across places and weighted by housing units. Some ZIP codes extend into neighboring counties.
Need a plumber in Licking County?
Same-day service when a plumber is available. One call connects you with a licensed plumber who serves your ZIP.