Ohio · 8 covered places · 8 ZIP codes
Plumbers in Ross County, OH
We cover 8 cities and towns in Ross County, Ohio, across 8 ZIP codes, including Chillicothe, Frankfort, Kingston. About 71,000 people live in those ZIP codes. 36% 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 | 18% |
| 1960–1979 | 24% |
| 1980–1999 | 27% |
| 2000 or later | 14% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
| Place | Residents in covered ZIPs | Built before 1960 |
|---|---|---|
| Chillicothe | 56,453 | 38% |
| Frankfort | 5,670 | 25% |
| Kingston | 4,561 | 27% |
| Clarksburg | 1,840 | 35% |
| South Salem | 1,440 | 31% |
| Richmond Dale | 600 | 37% |
| Adelphi | 327 | 59% |
| Bourneville | – | – |
What goes wrong in Ross County homes
Pre-1960 homes: galvanized pipe and cast iron
36% of homes in Ross 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.
Long, hard winters
60% 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.
Hard water
Ohio water is generally hard. With 44% of homes here on electric heat, scale on electric water heater elements is a frequent failure. See water softener installation.
Propane service
13% 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 Ross County
Other covered towns in Ross County
- Adelphi (1 ZIP)
- Bourneville (1 ZIP)
- Chillicothe (1 ZIP)
- Clarksburg (1 ZIP)
- Frankfort (1 ZIP)
- Kingston (1 ZIP)
- Richmond Dale (1 ZIP)
- South Salem (1 ZIP)
Ross County plumbing FAQ
Which towns in Ross County do you cover?
8 places: Adelphi, Bourneville, Chillicothe, Clarksburg, Frankfort, Kingston, Richmond Dale, South Salem. Enter your ZIP code to confirm coverage for your street.
How old are homes in Ross County?
Across the covered ZIP codes, Census estimates put 36% of homes as built before 1960, 24% from 1960 to 1979, 27% from 1980 to 1999 and 14% in 2000 or later.
Who licenses plumbers in Ross 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 Ross County, combined across places and weighted by housing units. Some ZIP codes extend into neighboring counties.
Need a plumber in Ross County?
Same-day service when a plumber is available. One call connects you with a licensed plumber who serves your ZIP.